How does one descend into the depths of meditation?
Synthesized from Source
practice
"Depth in meditation arises not from striving, but from embracing every layer of experience without denial; in total acceptance, the wordless depth reveals itself."
According to Osho, one does not 'go' into depth by striving; depth happens naturally when you accept the whole of experience—shallow and deep alike—without denial or preference. The very desire to be deep keeps you superficial. Embrace what is as Brahman in all its layers; in total acceptance, a wordless depth appears that transcends shallow-versus-deep.
Stop trying to be deep; say yes to everything as it is, and real depth will quietly show up on its own.
Why this matters practically
- Replaces tense effort with relaxed acceptance, reducing anxiety.
- Keeps you present with any state (restless or calm), letting depth unfold naturally.
- Dissolves judgments of shallow vs. deep, bringing ease and clarity.
- Keeps you present with any state (restless or calm), letting depth unfold naturally.
- Dissolves judgments of shallow vs. deep, bringing ease and clarity.
AI Confidence Score: 93%
Read Original Discourse →