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Revolution in Education

Mar 1967 – Sep 1969 Sadar Vallabhai Patel University · Birla Krida Kendra, Bombay, India · Alembic Colony, Baroda 9 talks

About this series · summary by Osho Live

"Revolution in Education" delves into Osho's transformative vision for education as a profound journey towards self-discovery and liberation. In an era dominated by conformity and mechanistic learning, Osho calls for a radical overhaul of traditional educational systems, emphasizing that true education extends beyond mere accumulation of facts and figures. He asserts that education should be a dynamic process that nurtures the intrinsic potential of each individual, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. By encouraging a holistic understanding of the self and the world, Osho envisions education as a path to spiritual awakening and personal growth. He challenges educators to move away from rigid curricula that stifle intellect and spirit, advocating instead for environments that cultivate awareness, meditation, and a love for learning. With his unique blend of wisdom and visionary thought, Osho invites readers to consider education as a tool for revolutionizing human consciousness, promoting an inner transformation that leads to a harmonious and enlightened existence. Through this discourse series, Osho not only critiques conventional methods but also provides inspiration for reimagining education as an empowering force for liberating the human soul.

  1. 1
    Teacher, Society & Revolution

    Teachers preserve past beliefs and breed competition; true education must rebel, cultivate each child's uniqueness with love, not violent discipline.

  2. 2
    Towards the Birth of a New Man

    Education now burdens minds with past dogma, breeding fear, ambition and obedience; true education awakens doubt and freedom — can we make man free?

  3. 3
    Education: Love-Oriented

    Transform education from ambition and competition into love-centered growth: teach presence, humility and self-acceptance so youth can end violence and blossom.

  4. 4
    Education and Religion 3 March 1967

    True education frees children from sectarian faith, cultivates doubt, courage, awareness and silence so religion becomes an inner, living search for truth.

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    Knowledge is That Which Liberates 23 September 1968

    True knowledge frees; current education breeds competition, ego and bondage. Can education liberate? Only by teaching transcendence, love and service.

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    Fire of Rebellion 12 February 1969

    India has died; teachers must rebel, freeing children from ancestral molds and channel youthful rebellion to birth a courageous, living nation.

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    Total Education 21 January 1968

    Education that cultivates only intellect cripples humanity; real education must root childhood in love, nature and heart—how to create the right man?

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    The Light of Disbelief 14 August 1969

    Society's inner mind is ancient and decaying; only independent thinking — questioning scriptures, superstitions and fate — can revive the soul and life.

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    Transformation Through Awareness 2 September 1969

    Education should foster continuous awareness of inner oneness, not goal-based masks; understanding, not moral goals, dissolves violence and falsehood.

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