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Osho on What is the meaning of to be and not to be?

What is the meaning of to be and not to be?

To be is to dissolve the ego; in the absence of "I," you merge with the vastness of existence.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, "to be or not to be" is a false choice; in existential terms, not-to-be is the only way to truly be. When the ego—the idea "I am"—disappears through meditation, pure, boundless existence remains. The more you cling to being someone, the less you are; when the "I" pops, you merge with the whole, becoming oceanic oneness.
Let go of the small ‘me’; when that bubble pops, you relax into the big everything and feel truly alive.
Why this matters practically
- Loosens ego-grip, reducing anxiety and conflict.
- Deepens presence and connection with people and nature.
- Practical meditation cue: notice the 'I' thought and rest as spacious awareness.
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