About this series · summary by Osho Live
Tao: The Golden Gate, Vol 1 is a profound exploration of the Eastern spiritual tradition, particularly the essence of Taoism, as interpreted by Osho. In this discourse series, Osho delves into the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu, elucidating the path of living in harmony with the natural flow of life. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the Tao—a concept that transcends mere philosophy and encourages an authentic way of being. Osho contrasts the Western emphasis on achieving and becoming with the Taoist ideal of being and accepting. He discusses the art of understanding and embracing simplicity, spontaneity, and the intrinsic harmony of life, urging listeners to experience life directly without the distortions of societal conditioning. Osho's teachings in this series illuminate the subtle interplay between freedom and responsibility, action and non-action (wu wei), and the unity of opposites. His unique voice offers a contemporary perspective that makes these ancient teachings accessible and relevant to the modern seeker. By inviting his audience to open their inner gates and traverse the "golden" path of the Tao, Osho inspires a transformative journey towards inner peace and enlightenment—encouraging a shift from mind-centered consciousness to one rooted in the heart.
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1
Just an empty passage 11 June 1980
Tao: nameless, formless harmony that nurtures all; truth descends only when the ego empties at the Golden Gate — how to become a receiver now?
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Existence is God's expression 12 June 1980
Discipline arises from inner awareness; repression is imposed pseudo-order that stifles intelligence and love - let existence express, transform energy through awareness.
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Grow Real Roses 13 June 1980
Marriage legalizes love and destroys the present; love must be lived totally without seeking permanence—grow real roses, not plastic ones. Live love.
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Discover your own God 14 June 1980
Reject priestly, life-negating religion but not religiousness; discover your own God by looking inward—life-affirmation, celebration and love awaken creativity.
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A World Inside You 15 June 1980
Tao is the scientific art of inner polarity: pure and turbid, movement and stillness; balance the masculine and feminine within to live whole.
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The Taste of Eternity 16 June 1980
Meditation is no-mind watchfulness, not concentration; renounce knowledge and repression, learn true aloneness so togetherness and innocence can blossom.
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Into the Open Sky 17 June 1980
Children's innate intelligence is smothered by ego and conditioning; awaken through openness and meditation, becoming a mirror to see true faces.
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Now Here 18 June 1980
Nirvana is not a profession-bound destination but the here-and-now of unconditional acceptance; be present, watch the ego dissolve and love fearlessly.
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Tao Takes Care 19 June 1980
Tao is spontaneous surrender, not attainment: transcend desires by effortless trust and powerlessness; let the river take you as heaven and earth unite.
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Saying Yes to Life 20 June 1980
Say yes to yourself: drop perfectionist nos implanted by religion and parents, accept imperfection, unconditioned love arises and awakens through patience.
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