Rajneesh (born Chandra Mohan Jain; 11 December 1931 – 19 January 1990), also known as Acharya Rajneesh, [2] Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, [1] and later as Osho (Hindi:), was an Indian godman, [3] philosopher, mystic [4] and founder of the Rajneesh movement. [1] He was viewed as a controversial new religious movement leader during his life.

Feb 14, 2025 · In 1989 Rajneesh adopted the Buddhist name Osho. After his death his disciples, convinced that he had been the victim of government intrigue, voiced their belief in his innocence and vowed to continue the movement he started.

Jan 19, 1990 · • He called orthodox Indian religions as dead with empty rituals and stated that the backwardness of India can be treated through capitalism, birth control, and science. • His ashram defamed due to the Encounter group's therapies like physical aggression and sexual encounters between participants.

The Rajneesh movement is a religious sect founded by the Indian mystic and spiritual leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as Osho. Rajneesh first initiated people into his order of neo-sannyasins in the early 1970s, and set up the movement’s headquarters in …

Rajneesh was born Chandra Mohan Jain; he was known as the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh during the 1970s and 1980s, and finally as Osho in the last year of his life. He was born in a small village in the Gadarwara town of Narsinghpur District of Madhya Pradesh state in north India.

Jul 25, 2024 · Rajneesh Jain, the Indian Saint, philosopher, and godman was also known as Osho. He established himself earlier before becoming famous, during the Rajneesh movement, which made him famous among people.

December 11, 1931: Osho is born in Kuchwada, a small village in the state of Madhya Pradesh, central India. He is the eldest of eleven children of a Jaina cloth merchant. Stories of his early years, describe him as independent and rebellious as a child, questioning all social, religious and philosophical beliefs.

Osho or Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh was born in 1931 in Central India. He was a charismatic and gifted speaker who became the leader of a worldwide new spiritual movement. It is claimed that at the age of 21 he attained enlightenment or Samadhi.

Dec 2, 2024 · Known for his revolutionary teachings, provocative ideologies, and unconventional lifestyle, Rajneesh Osho carved a unique path in the realm of spirituality. From his early life in India to the establishment of his ashrams and the global spread of his philosophy, Osho’s journey is a tale of brilliance, rebellion, and enduring influence.

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