About this series · summary by Osho Live
The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha, Vol 4, is an intricate exploration of the profound wisdom embedded in the teachings of Buddha, as discerningly interpreted by Osho. In this series, Osho delves deeply into the core spiritual themes central to the Dhammapada, offering incisive commentary that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary insight. Through his discourse, Osho reveals the path to enlightenment as a journey of self-realization, one that transcends mere intellectual understanding and calls for an experiential awakening. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and the relinquishment of ego as foundational elements in navigating the path of spirituality. Osho’s unique perspective shines through as he dismantles traditional dogmas and encourages a more personal, lived experience of the teachings. His eloquence transforms complex spiritual concepts into accessible narratives, urging seekers to embrace awareness and authenticity. This series serves as a compelling guide for those yearning to understand the essence of Buddha’s teachings, highlighting the timeless relevance of these insights in cultivating a life imbued with peace, clarity, and profound inner freedom.
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Better than a hundred years 22 August 1979
True happiness is not success or practiced virtue but a gift of consciousness: one day of no-mind, reflection and wonder can transcend mischief and ignorance.
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Via transcendence 23 August 1979
Intellect manufactures; only awakened intelligence—heart‑rooted, humble and en rapport with the divine—creates. On love, fear and trust Osho urges waking.
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Be quick to do good 24 August 1979
Be quick to do good: the mind postpones and fashions hell here and now; act immediately from the heart rather than the scheming mind, and joy will follow.
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Truth is very simple 25 August 1979
Enlightenment is an empty mirror of pure witnessing—beyond words, bliss, or ego; consciousness itself is bliss while unconsciousness is inherent misery.
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Dust against the wind 26 August 1979
Life is a choice: conscious living births the soul; beware folly and mischief—unawareness rebounds like dust against the wind, harming the fool and bringing inevitable karma.
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Is this the way it is? 27 August 1979
Transcend joy and sorrow by witnessing: live fully without clinging, transform creativity into communion with the divine, now and die rejoicing.
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See yourself in others 28 August 1979
Death is the ultimate mystery; dying consciously through meditation dissolves ego, reveals unity—see yourself in others, and violence becomes impossible.
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Meditate a little bit 29 August 1979
Science creates outer wealth but denies the inner; technology must free us for meditation and the unknowable—use science, don't be used by it.
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Awake to the law 30 August 1979
Buddha is an inner alchemist: drop beliefs that breed doubt, trust and meditate into no-mind; master yourself - don't torture the body for false holiness.
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Aes dhammo sanantano 31 August 1979
The 'other shore' is here: herenow is the gate to eternity; drop the mind, become witness, say yes to existence and meditation dissolves differences.
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Talk summaries are written by Osho Live to help you find your way; they are not Osho's words.