Osho Quotes on Meditation

When meditation becomes difficult, remember that it is not something to be done; it is a space to be allowed. Drop the effort, relax into the moment, and let silence arise spontaneously.

Let your whole day be a meditation, where every action transforms into worship, and remember that one formal practice is enough to awaken the energy of love and presence.

Meditation is the anchor that balances the pendulum of life, allowing children to cultivate a joyful existence amidst the extremes of intellect and emotion.

Meditation is not a method; it is the art of non-action, a letting go that reveals your true nature in the silence of being.

Meditation is not a means to acquire the soul, but a device to dissolve the illusion; when delusion falls away, what is eternally present reveals itself.

Watching itself is meditation; it is the quality of awareness you bring to any act that transforms it into a profound experience.

LSD can offer a glimpse of the divine, but it ultimately seizes control, turning the seeker into a slave of chemistry rather than a master of their own consciousness. True meditation requires a purity and mastery that cannot be achieved through external aids.

Meditation transforms us not by changing a predetermined fate, but by shattering the illusion of our ego, allowing us to witness life as it unfolds in its authentic essence.

Meditation is the silent stillness within, bhajan is that stillness blossoming into song, and prayer is the fragrant communion of love and gratitude that arises from this unity.

Living fully in the here and now, without hope, transforms you; it dissolves the burdens of the past and future, allowing you to experience the depth and intensity of life in each moment.

To encourage meditation, help others uncover their hidden frustration and meaninglessness, then guide them to simply witness their thoughts and feelings, allowing the silent watcher within to emerge.

Meditation is the root, and yoga is the branch; as inner silence blossoms, the body naturally aligns to support the awakening of energy within.

Meditation is not about morality; it is about awareness, and true morality arises naturally when you are fully alert.

Love and meditation are two rivers flowing towards the same ocean; embrace each with the fullness of your heart and the stillness of your being.

Trust the inner vision to deepen your meditation, for the true master resides within you, beyond any external props.

When Zorba and Buddha dance together, joy in things blossoms into joy in being, creating a harmony where neither is lost.

Meditate without the greed to gain; come empty and relaxed, allowing everything to settle naturally as you merge with the present moment.

A racing mind is not a waste; it is a beautiful play of consciousness. Simply watch it with awareness, and silence will arrive on its own.

True meditation is the art of doing nothing while remaining fully awake, where body and mind rest in harmony, and consciousness burns brightly without effort.

Meditation is not for the extraordinary; it is the simple act of remembering your inner being, a natural and effortless journey into witnessing your thoughts and emotions.

Meditation is the path that leads you to the silent witness within; it transforms doing into being, guiding you back to your true essence.

When tears flow in meditation, they are not of sorrow but the blissful expression of your heart's prayer; let them flow and celebrate this divine intoxication as the flowering of your being.

Embrace the emptiness after meditation; it is the space where your true self emerges, free from the burdens of imitation and the need to be special. In this 'nobodiness,' you will find the effortless joy of simply being.

In true meditation, questions dissolve, and the questioner disappears; what remains is a relaxed presence from which intelligent responses arise naturally.