About this series · summary by Osho Live
"Zen: The Path of Paradox, Vol 3" by Osho delves into the enigmatic and enlightening realm of Zen, unraveling its paradoxical nature with profound clarity and humor. Osho, a master of paradox himself, illuminates the Zen ethos where logic bows to intuition and conceptual thinking surrenders to the purity of direct experience. In this discourse series, he explores the paradoxical teachings of Zen masters who transcend conventional logic, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of life's mysteries. Osho emphasizes that Zen is not a doctrine to be followed but an existential path that invites one to perceive the world with childlike wonder and freshness. He discusses the non-dualistic vision of Zen, which challenges the dualities of mind, encouraging seekers to embrace contradictions and live in a state of 'no-mind', free from the constraints of rigid beliefs. By intertwining anecdotes, koans, and dialogues, Osho invites listeners to plunge into the mystery of their own being, to discover inner silence and ultimate freedom beyond societal conditioning. This volume continues to guide those on the spiritual path toward authentic self-realization, emphasizing the art of living spontaneously and the joy of embracing life's inherent uncertainties.
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1
Now Sit Down and Listen 1 July 1977
A Master's presence awakens being, not obedience: trust, not doctrines; asked 'Can you make me obey you?' the answer: sit down and listen now.
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2
Only One Exists 2 July 1977
Religion is simple, not easy: stop trying to 'understand' with the intellect, drop the tail of thought, relax and let the whole manage your life.
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3
Take no Thought for the Morrow 3 July 1977
Drop future-thinking and seek without clinging: live like the lilies—trust the present; seek to awaken, then surrender seeking to recognize the one truth.
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4
Therapy is a Function of Love 4 July 1977
Therapy is a function of love: helping flows only without ego. The therapist must be a hollow vessel who punctures the inflated ego so healing reconnects.
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5
A Master Echoes You 5 July 1977
Words and silence cannot convey truth; Zen shocks and mirrors you—Tosu's reply 'Buddha is Buddha' echoes to awaken recognition of your own Buddhahood.
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6
Grace is Being Herenow 6 July 1977
Grace arises from being herenow; drop psychological time and inner striving—meditation reveals the source, restoring authentic conduct and true healing.
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7
A Snowflake Dissolving in Pure Air 7 July 1977
Death is not the enemy; disidentify, witness the mirrorlike mind—ask 'Who is suffering? What is the essence of this mind?' and dissolve like a snowflake.
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8
The Great Doubt 8 July 1977
Silence is the Great Death: the borrowed ego dies and a new egoless life is born; pass the Great Doubt with a Master, awaken the witnessing presence.
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9
Look! 9 July 1977
Look into form, mind and self until all three egos dissolve; then pure look remains — samadhi: not-doing, timeless witnessing beyond techniques and ambition.
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10
A Song Untouched by Time 10 July 1977
Drop ideals and perfectionism: presence is not a goal but a pathless awareness; recognize you already are the source, not something to attain truly.
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