About this series · summary by Osho Live
Tao: The Golden Gate, Vol 2, is a profound exploration of Taoist philosophy as interpreted by Osho, a contemporary mystic known for his innovative blending of spiritual traditions. In this series, Osho delves into the core tenets of Tao, emphasizing the natural harmony and flow of existence. He articulates the Tao as an ungraspable, yet ever-present force that guides the universe. Through vivid parables and piercing insights, Osho challenges conventional dualistic thinking, urging seekers to transcend rigid categorizations and embrace the fluidity of life. Osho presents the Tao as an invitation to live authentically, moving away from the ego-driven constructs of society and towards a more organic way of being in tune with nature's rhythms. He deciphers how the Tao subtly orchestrates the balance between opposites—light and dark, action and inaction—and teaches that true wisdom lies in recognizing the complementary interplay of these forces. In blending humor with deep spiritual inquiry, Osho rejuvenates ancient Taoist principles, encouraging a timeless awakening to one's inner truth and the infinite potential of the present moment. Through these discourses, he ignites a transformative journey towards greater awareness, peace, and enlightenment.
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1
Man is a Becoming 21 June 1980
Human stupidity arises from repression of our unique capacity to become; intelligence emerges when present awareness replaces conditioned memory and conformity.
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2
It is always today 22 June 1980
Why is forgiving so hard? Ego survives on misery; only awareness and living in the present - through meditation and light - heal old wounds and free you.
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Transcending the Transcendental 23 June 1980
Mastery transcends teaching: through successive satoris—void, void-of-void, nethermost nothingness—one drops desire and attains unchanging stillness.
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Just Joking Around 24 June 1980
Choose innocence, an open wondrous awareness beyond ignorance and knowledge; drop ambition, live in the unknown, and let love and play restore life.
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This Moment is All 25 June 1980
Silence holds what words profane: gratitude, prayer and being. Embrace present-moment communion, choose living Masters over dead institutions, own your hell.
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I really mean business 26 June 1980
Ego clings to mind; surrender to Tao - like a dewdrop merging with the ocean - love dissolves boundaries, and sannyas is a committed leap beyond words.
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I have heard 27 June 1980
Hearing, not certitude: unfold consciousness (not mind) into unchanging stillness and purity; be possessed by Tao, transmute living beings into true being.
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We can share 28 June 1980
Sanjay Gandhi died beautifully: living adventurously can stop the mind and reveal a taste of no-mind. Intensity and quality matter over longevity.
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Save me from the Pillar! 29 June 1980
The mind - conditioned prejudices - blocks true seeing; drop and watch it to create space. Osho urges immediate letting-go, shown by the pillar parable.
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Religion: the Ultimate Luxury 30 June 1980
Religion as wish-fulfillment when survival lacks; true spirituality needs affluence, courage to lose and regain innocence, and radical acceptance.
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