About this series · summary by Osho Live
Philosophia Perennis, Vol 1 is a thought-provoking discourse series by Osho, where he delves into the timeless wisdom embedded in the spiritual quest for truth. Throughout these discourses, Osho breaks the boundaries of conventional religious thought, encouraging individuals to embrace a deeply personal and experiential understanding of reality. He challenges the rigid frameworks of organized religion by inviting seekers to explore spirituality through the lens of direct experience and inner exploration. Central to Osho's teachings in this series is the concept of perennial philosophy, the universal truths that lie at the heart of all spiritual traditions. He emphasizes the journey beyond dogma, towards a deeper awareness of one's own consciousness. Osho’s unique perspective encourages a synthesis of science and spirituality, urging his audience to transcend dualities and see the world through the eyes of holistic understanding. With his inimitable blend of wisdom and wit, Osho exposes the limitations of intellectual knowledge and calls for an embracing of the mystery and paradoxes of existence. Through Philosophia Perennis, Vol 1, Osho invites seekers to embark on a transformative journey toward inner truth and spiritual freedom, uncovering the infinite potential within each individual.
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1
The Greatest Luxury 21 December 1978
Pythagoras as perennial pilgrim: synthesize East and West, prepare-purify-perfect; risk all to birth a new humanity amid cyclical crisis and choose virtue.
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2
Love Comes Faceless 22 December 1978
Love is formless and faceless; surrender dissolves the separate "I", death has already occurred in true renunciation, and truth is realized beyond memory.
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3
Falling Upwards 23 December 1978
Awareness bridges East and West—mind and heart—deactivating necessity so you 'fall upwards' into purposeless, playful power (leela). Heed inner conscience.
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I Mean Business! 24 December 1978
Truth is fleeting and soon becomes organized into business; real awakening requires risking a jump into a living Master—sannyas as experience, not intellect.
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Beep Beep! 25 December 1978
Embrace love and meditation as one rhythm: accept yourself, see beauty in all as Jesus did, and let sex and silence flow together to awaken God.
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Logos: Power: Necessity 26 December 1978
Fight and overcome thy foolish passions: use friction to transform desire into wisdom, balance necessity and power, respect thyself and live meditatively.
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Awareness: The Master Key 27 December 1978
Awareness is the master key: only unawareness is sin. Be present moment-to-moment; spontaneous, mirrored action dissolves violence, greed and false virtue.
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You Are Without Stain 28 December 1978
Indira Gandhi's expulsion is a reward that exposes weak power; a Homo Novus must be born to renew religion, use Tantra to transform love, and live joyfully without purpose.
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Bliss Beyond All Duality 29 December 1978
Totality is not 'you': to merge with the whole you must die to the ego; fear keeps us partial. Bliss lies beyond the duality of happiness and unhappiness.
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Bliss Beyond All Duality 30 December 1978
Love is a mystery beyond why; surrender dissolves questions into presence. Choose experience over knowledge; become the tree of life through acceptance.
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