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Are there different levels of hedonism?

True hedonism is not merely the pursuit of pleasure, but the conscious celebration of life, where the body becomes a shrine and awareness transforms enjoyment into profound joy.

— Osho
According to Osho, yes—there are two hedonisms: a lower, bodily hedonism and a higher, spiritual hedonism. Both say “live in the moment,” yet diverge radically: the lower chases sensations unconsciously; the higher enjoys with awareness of the one who enjoys. Honor the body as a shrine, but center in consciousness; then pleasure deepens into real joy. This is the “spiritual hedonism” taught by Buddha, Krishna, Christ.

There are two ways to enjoy: one just grabs thrills, the other enjoys while staying awake to the one who’s enjoying.

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