About this series · summary by Osho Live
"The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha, Vol 9" is an enlightening exploration into the timeless teachings of the Buddha, as interpreted by the spiritual luminary, Osho. This discourse series delves into the essence of the Buddhist path, illuminating the profound wisdom embedded within the Dhammapada. Osho offers a vivid interpretation that intertwines the simplicity and depth of Buddhist philosophy with the nuances of modern existential concerns. A distinctive feature of this series is Osho's ability to render these ancient teachings accessible and relevant to the contemporary seeker. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and conscious living, urging individuals to cultivate inner awareness and self-realization. Osho challenges conventional religious dogmas, advocating for a direct, personal encounter with truth free from prescribed rituals or beliefs. His discourses traverse themes such as the transient nature of life, the impermanence of the self, and the liberation that arises from transcending ego-bound identities. Through his eloquent and provocative style, Osho encourages readers to embark on their own meditative journey, fostering an inner transformation that aligns with the Buddha's way. This volume serves as a profound guide for those seeking to awaken to their innermost truth and embrace a path of compassionate understanding and liberation.
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Be on guard 11 February 1980
Renounce only through awareness, not fear or willpower; drop borrowed knowledge, guard each moment with alertness, and see reality beyond mind to find light.
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Is there life before death? 12 February 1980
Desire creates emptiness; nondesiring opens the door to boundless bliss. Is there life before death? Live now; your present shapes tomorrow.
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Buddhas only point the way 13 February 1980
Awareness frees you from the sleep of ambition, desire and conditioning; Buddha points the way but you must tame your mind and drag yourself out of sloth.
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Freedom is something inner 14 February 1980
Feeling 'stupider' signals unlearning: inner freedom comes from becoming innocent, witnessing the mind, letting borrowed knowledge fall away and can be free.
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The risk is worth taking 15 February 1980
Find a truly awakened companion and follow joyfully; if none appears, risk traveling alone like a king or elephant—drop past mistakes and live fully in the present.
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Truth cannot be lost 16 February 1980
Don't reject the mind; disidentify and witness it—use it as a servant. Awareness is your eternal center; transcend clinging and be freed into love.
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How sweet it is 17 February 1980
Friendliness, sharing and inner change make life sweet; drop metaphysics and sorrow, master yourself by meditation, honesty and bold living.
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The nature of things 18 February 1980
Intellect is a tool; identification with it makes intellectuality a barrier to self-realization; meditation as witnessing frees you to use the mind as servant.
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The monkey in the forest 19 February 1980
Sleeping humanity feeds desire like a forest vine; only waking consciousness—through silence and meditation—uproots desire and brings true peace, not bliss.
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Intelligent people are dangerous 20 February 1980
Drop becoming and live in the present; existence is purposeless yet precious—stop driving forward and reverse, let ego dissolve and celebrate the now.
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