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Osho on Does the desire for virtue, religion, or God lead to suffering?

Does the desire for virtue, religion, or God lead to suffering?

Desire, whether for wealth, virtue, or God, only deepens the suffering; true freedom lies in transcending the mechanism of wanting and embracing contentment beyond desire.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source outcome
Wanting anything—even holy things—keeps you unhappy; peace comes when you stop chasing and are okay right now.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you spot subtle ego in “spiritual goals” and avoid replacing one chase with another.
- Encourages practices of gratitude, presence, and acceptance to dissolve restlessness.
- Reduces anxiety and comparison by shifting focus from getting to being.
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