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Why does the Buddha give initiation and make disciples if he emphasizes thought and intelligence?

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"Buddha initiates not to impose belief, but to guide your intelligence to the edge of thought, where true faith blossoms beyond doubt."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, the Buddha initiates and accepts disciples not to demand belief but to guide intelligence to its very limit, where authentic faith is born. He “coaxes,” offering a scientific path of inquiry so seekers don’t get stuck in doubt or cling to blind faith. Discipleship is compassionate skillful means: accompany, clarify, and protect while your own experience flowers into trust beyond thought.
He becomes a gentle guide who lets you think for yourself until thinking ends on its own and real trust appears.
Why this matters practically
- Encourages questioning and personal experience over blind belief or fear.
- Helps you move through doubt safely, without getting stuck in skepticism.
- Choose guides who support inquiry rather than demand obedience.
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