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What are the similarities and differences between Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Transcendental Meditation and my meditation?

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Transcendental Meditation lulls the mind into sleep, while my meditation awakens it to the vibrant dance of existence; true meditation is not about escape, but about deepening awareness.

— Osho
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TM is like a sleeping pill, while Osho’s method is an alarm clock that keeps you wide awake and watching everything inside.
Why this matters practically
- Choose practices that heighten alertness instead of dullness.
- Keep the inner ‘witness’ on during any technique to avoid self-hypnosis.
- Use active, energizing methods to make awareness natural and continuous.
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