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What is the purpose of existence?

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"Existence has no purpose; it is the ego that invents purpose, while the awakened simply live in the present, allowing life to unfold without the burden of chasing a future."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, existence has no purpose; purpose is an egoic invention of the unenlightened mind. The awakened simply live—present, playful, doerless—letting life happen moment to moment. Actions may look the same, but their inner quality changes: no future to chase, no self to uphold. Dropping purpose ends the pushing—and with it, agony.
Life isn’t a project to finish; just be here now and enjoy each moment—like sipping tea—without trying to become someone.
Why this matters practically
- Relieves anxiety by letting go of constant striving and comparison.
- Cultivates mindfulness: give full attention to ordinary acts (eating, walking, working).
- Softens ego: act without clinging to identity or outcomes.
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