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Can I also become a Gautama the Buddha?

Drop imitation and become original; don’t be a Buddhist, be a buddha.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source outcome
You can wake up and be wise like Buddha, but not as a copy of Gautama—be your own one-of-a-kind buddha.
Why this matters practically
- Stops harmful imitation and fosters authentic living.
- Focuses your practice on awareness, not copying rituals or personas.
- Reduces inner conflict and hypocrisy by expressing your unique essence.
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