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Zen Story, Concentration & EnlightenmentExtreme Concentration And Enlightenment

Extreme concentration can bring about enlightenment. A short Zen story illustrates the truth.A Zen seeker was working hard on a Koan, the answer to which he could not derive. He tried hard but could not. He was gripped with fear of
Awakening ConsciousnessThe Awakening

To awaken is to become conscious. A short story reveals the truth.An emperor was filled with grief over his only son who was dying. The doctors had predicted that he would not last long and would die any moment. The
Osho, Life TreasureThe Treasure Trove

Which is the real treasure trove?A beautiful story narrated by Osho points out the real treasure of life.There was once a woodcutter who used to go into the forest to cut trees to make his living. Everyday when he went
Pure Consciousness, OshoMuddy Mind And Pure Consciousness

A beautiful Buddhist story illustrates the state of pure consciousness.Buddha was once on His way to deliver a sermon in a village with His disciple Ananda. On their way, they crossed over a small canal and proceeded further. It was a
Osho, Success FailureThe Failure Of Success

The ultimate success brings about failure ultimately says Osho, illustrating the truth through a short story.The 'Sumeru mountain' accepted in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism is believed to exist in heaven. The significance of the mountain is that any great emperor
Osho, Buddhist StoryRespond, Dont React!

Should one react or respond to a situation? A short story from the life of Buddha reveals the truth.Buddha was once confronted by an angry village while he was passing through it. They hurled abuses at Him mercilessly. Buddha remained calm
Buddha Specialty, Osho StoryWhat Was Special About Buddha?

What was that which was so special about Buddha, when He lived an ordinary life like all?Osho narrates a short story that talks about the specialty of Buddha.Once during meal time, Buddha put on His robe, took his bowl and entered
Awareness Life, OshoAwareness In Life

An integrated mind is conscious. But how aware are we? Even our so called geniuses lived a life in unconsciousness says Osho, illustrating episodes from the lives of great men like Edison and Immanuel Kant.Once Edison was busy engaged in
Buddhist Story, OshoHow Does Buddha Calculate Your Age?

Buddha measured the age of people different from the way ordinary people did.An emperor named Prasenjita sat at the feet of Buddha asking different questions to the master. An old man intervened and asked Prasenjita, “Kindly forgive me. I am waiting
Makkan Chor KrishnaThe Butter Thief!

Yes, the most popular thief in the world is coming, beware! And look at the irony of it! He is the darling of one and all! People just fall head over heels in love with Him, ladles in particular. They go
Space Out, Pure AwarenessSpace Out.....Internally With Awareness!

A thought free state at least once in a while, free from the grip of the menacing mad rush of thoughts is welcomed by all. Osho explains the importance of increasing the gap between thoughts, possible only with pure awareness.
Ultimate Liberation, Osho StoryBreak Free From The Prison!

Even the smallest way can become a great teaching, leading one to liberation. A short Sufi story reveals the truth.A king, angry with his prime minister sentenced him to be confined to a tower where there was no way of escape.
Mulla Nasruddin, Osho StoryThe Way Of The Mind

The mind does not accept defeat. A short Sufi story reveals the truth. Mulla Nasruddin was ridding his donkey through the market place. The donkey was rushing madly through the street which made the crowd curious. The people asked Mulla, “Where
Osho, Law Of GraceZusiya's Laughter

The law of grace operates when surrender happens.Zusiya was a strange Hassid mystic. He would break forth into laughter for no reason at all.Zusiya was once staying in his disciple's house. The inmates of the house accommodated him in the basement
Osho, Zen KoanOsho's Zen Koan

A man once asked Osho for a fresh Zen Koan as he had the answers at hand from the scriptures for the other Koans.Osho related a conversation between him and another follower. Once a German sannyasi who was a man of
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