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What is a question and is there an answer to every question?

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A question is a misunderstanding that reduces the mystery of life to a problem, while true understanding lies in living, not in seeking answers.

— Osho
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Core Insight:
According to Osho, a question is a misunderstanding that treats life’s mystery as a problem to solve. No question has a true answer; all answers are make-believe. He responds only to dissolve questioning itself—hammering the mind until one sees life is to be lived, not solved—shifting from mind to no-mind.
We keep asking because we think life is a puzzle, but it’s a mystery—stop chasing answers and just be with life as it is.
Why this matters practically
- Reduces anxiety by dropping the compulsion to solve everything.
- Builds presence and openness to direct experience.
- Fosters peace with uncertainty and deepens meditation.
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