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What is the difference between the emptiness of a child before the formation of the ego and the awakened childlikeness of a Buddha?

The emptiness of a child is unearned and unconscious, while the childlikeness of a Buddha is a conscious, resilient innocence that emerges from the depths of experience and awareness.

— Osho
Synthesized from Source definition
A child’s innocence is unaware and fragile; a Buddha’s is the same innocence regained after life’s storms, now fully aware, strong, and centered.
Why this matters practically
- Embrace challenges as the path that ripens innocence into wise awareness.
- Meditate to cultivate conscious, centered openness—not naive blankness.
- Discern true egolessness from escapism in daily choices and relationships.
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