About this series · summary by Osho Live
The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha, Vol 2, is an illuminating exploration of ancient Buddhist wisdom through the discerning lens of Osho’s contemporary insights. In this discourse series, Osho delves into the profound teachings of the Buddha as encapsulated in the Dhammapada, unraveling the path to inner awakening and liberation. Osho passionately articulates the timeless relevance of Buddha's messages, emphasizing the pursuit of enlightenment as an existential revolution rather than a mere philosophical concept. Through his dynamic narratives, Osho challenges conventional spiritual norms, urging seekers to transcend dogmatic boundaries and embrace the essence of experiential truth. Central to these discourses is the theme of mindfulness, where Osho illuminates the significance of living with absolute awareness in the present moment. He presents a holistic vision of spirituality that harmonizes simplicity with depth, encouraging seekers to cultivate a life enriched by compassion, clarity, and authenticity. Interwoven with anecdotes, humor, and profound silence, Osho’s discourses serve as a transformative guide, inviting individuals to embark on a personal journey towards self-discovery, harmony, and inner peace, inspired by the Buddha's timeless teachings but profoundly rooted in the urgency of modern life.
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The wisdom of innocence 1 July 1979
Untroubled, choiceless mind beyond judgment sees the Way; how can a troubled mind understand the Way? Cultivate watchful, non-judgmental awareness and unity.
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Drink to the full and dance 2 July 1979
Transformation requires disturbing sleep: a master shatters consolations, working secretly to create souls; drink life to the full, then dance into deep silence.
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And travel on 3 July 1979
Death, not God, is the central question: see the body as foam, snap desire's flower-arrows, become unseen by death and travel into the deathless.
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Spread the rumor! 4 July 1979
Paradox is life's salt: drop conclusions, be total to become a witness; love deepens aloneness; don't be conned by beliefs—experience reality directly.
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In the litter of the wayside 5 July 1979
Man is a becoming: self-creation leads from seed to plant, flower and fragrance; true virtue blooms through meditation, courage and love, freeing one from desire.
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This is it 6 July 1979
Love is our natural, healthy state; society poisons it into fear, hate and slavery, so freedom requires deconditioning and returning to spontaneous, courageous love.
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Does the spoon taste the soup? 7 July 1979
Wisdom is tasting life, not collecting knowledge: be tongue, not spoon; abandon 'mine', awaken to timeless being and follow bliss to find the way.
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God loves laughter 8 July 1979
Kill the ego to uncover the already-present true self; pass through confusion with a master’s calm, transform life into sacred play — God loves laughter.
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Sowing seeds of bliss 9 July 1979
Reject imitation and outer fasting; be a light unto yourself—awaken inner intelligence, sow seeds of bliss, and avoid momentary honey that turns bitter.
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The law -- ancient and inexhaustible 10 July 1979
Be scientific with objects, musical with persons and meditative about yourself — mathematics, music and meditation must meet to create a whole human.
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