How did Buddha, Jesus, and others attain the truth without a master?
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"A master is not essential for awakening; they simply save time, while the journey itself, whether alone or guided, is an ecstatic exploration of truth."
According to Osho, Buddha, Jesus and others could awaken without a master because a master is not essential—only time-saving. The master’s role is to eliminate wrong doors; alone, one gropes, perhaps across many lives, until by chance or sustained courage one finds the right door. The journey itself is ecstatic; choose a guide if you want speed, or solitude if you relish the search.
You can find truth without a teacher, but it usually takes much longer and needs patience, courage, and joy in the search.
Why this matters practically
- Lets you choose a guide or go solo based on your temperament.
- Builds perseverance when progress is slow and mistakes happen.
- Reduces anxiety about timelines by honoring the joy of seeking.
- Builds perseverance when progress is slow and mistakes happen.
- Reduces anxiety about timelines by honoring the joy of seeking.
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