"Come Follow To You, Vol 4" is a profound exploration of spiritual awakening and self-discovery through the lens of Osho's distinctive teachings. The series synthesizes the enigmatic interface between being and non-being, encouraging seekers to transcend the limitations of individuality to touch the universal. Osho delves into the intricate dance of the inner and outer worlds, emphasizing the journey from illusion to reality. He challenges conventional perceptions of identity, illuminating the path of meditation and awareness as a means to dissolve the ego and experience the boundless nature of existence. Through captivating discourse, Osho uses provocative parables and insightful stories that gently disrupt conditioned thought patterns, leading listeners toward a more authentic understanding of themselves. The series urges a profound trust in the unknown, suggesting that true wisdom arises from embracing life’s uncertainties with open-hearted courage. Osho beckons individuals to follow a path that leads not away from themselves, but deeper into their own essence, ultimately guiding them towards a state of inner peace and transformative enlightenment. This volume serves as an inspiring call to step beyond the mind's confines and surrender to the flow of divine consciousness.
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Chapter 1: This in remembrance of me
True God is realization found in celebration, not in suffering; offer yourself now like Jesus' sannyas, absorb the Master as bread and wine in remembrance.
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Chapter 2: Between Adam and Jesus
In 'Our Father' God doesn't lead us into temptation; God's goodness dissolves the ego; saying 'yes' is surrender, 'no' births the self—live in presence.
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Chapter 3: As I Have Loved You
Religion is the paradox where opposites meet; Jesus washing his disciples' feet is a Zen act pointing to totality, ego's crucifixion, and unconditional love.
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Chapter 4: All Who Hear It Lose Themselves
Two ways—will (awareness) and surrender (bhakti)—both culminate in Lao Tzu's pathlessness; let go of ego and fear, die to self, and wholeness and healing arise.
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Chapter 5: He Is At Hand
True freedom is awakened awareness, not being 'stuffed with straw': Jesus' Gethsemane shows zazen-like watching while he prays, disciples asleep miss the gift.
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Chapter 6: Happiness is that which Happens
Be a choiceless witness between polarities to transcend mind and ego; love requires a death of self and happiness is that which happens when allowed.
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Chapter 7: The Ego is the Judas
The ego is the Judas: divided love betrays surrender; Jesus' silence and crucifixion show true love means ego's disappearance, not institutional theatrics.
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Chapter 8: The whole Sky belongs to You
Ego is unreal yet causes real suffering; drop the false 'I' and desires—like the crow that drops its meat—and the whole sky belongs to you now.
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Chapter 9: Eli, Eli, Lamasabachthani
Mind repeats the past and kills the living; Jesus' cry 'My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?' reveals the human terror at dissolution and a call to resurrection.
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Chapter 10: I am the See You are Seeking
Lose the ego by helping yourself: disappear into inner space (shunya), then true compassion arises; surrender, trust the unknown, avoid using service as ego.
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Chapter 11: Behold my Hands and my Feet
Truth defies words: Jesus' resurrection proves life beyond death; disciples' blindness must be met with trust, inner death and repentance for rebirth