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What is Buddha?

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"Buddha is not a person or a concept; it is the peak of consciousness awakening to itself, a reality to be tasted directly in the here and now."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, 'Buddha' is consciousness at its peak—awakening itself—not a person or concept. Because this state is beyond language, any verbal definition fails; hence Zen replies like Tozan’s 'three pounds of flax' shock the mind and point to immediate reality. Buddha must be tasted directly, here-now, rather than explained or believed.
Buddha means being fully awake inside, something you feel directly, so teachers point to simple, present things to help you notice it now.
Why this matters practically
- Shifts focus from beliefs to direct awareness.
- Cultivates presence in ordinary tasks.
- Prevents getting lost in words, encouraging lived understanding.
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