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BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

The extracts in this anthology are taken from Osho’s books. They comprise parts of Osho’s books in which he refers to himself, his family and friends, and his vision. Osho’s books were not written, but are verbatim transcripts of Osho’s discourses; darshans, interviews with disciples, visitors, and journalists; letters written by Osho; and personal talks which Osho gave.

SECTION	TITLE	DATE
	Introduction
I	Osho’s Past Lives
II	1931 – 1939 Osho’s parents’ marriage Unusual events while Osho is in his mother’s womb 1931 Osho is born in the village of Kuchwada Osho’s grandparents, Nani and Nana The family servant, Bhoora Osho argues with Nana’s guru 1939 Death of Osho’s grandfather, Nana Osho’s parents’ marriage2 Osho’s parents’ marriage	1931 – 1939
III	1939 – 1951 1939 Osho settles in Gadarwara with Nani, and his parents Osho’s paternal grandfather, Baba Osho and his father Swimming in the river, and early spiritual experiences Osho’s first day at school, and Shambhu Dube Osho’s early love of Books Osho’s early experiences with orthodox religions Village entertainment Other villagers Osho meets Mahatma Gandhi Influence of the mystic, Magga Baba Influence of mystics, Pagal Baba and Masto Osho’s interest in death 1947 Indian Independence 1948 Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi Osho’s early experiences as story-teller and public speaker Osho’s growing library 1948 High School 1951 Osho leaves school, and decides to study philosophy	1939 – 1951
IV	1951 – 1957 1951 Osho moves to Jabalpur Osho confronts his professors Osho’s experiences as a Journalist Osho meets Poets and Musicians Influence of the mystic, Masto, continues Osho’s Experiences Leading to Enlightenment 1953 Osho’s enlightenment Osho describes Enlightenment Osho after his enlightenment Osho’s library grows Osho bluffs his way into D.N. Jain College Osho is invited to Sagar University for his MA, and is aided by vice chancellor, Dr Tripathi Osho excels in Public speaking Dr. Harisingh Gaur, the founder of Sagar University Osho’s professor, Dr. S.S. Roy Osho’s professor, Dr. S.K. Saxena Other professors Fellow Students 1957 Osho’s final examinations, and the gold medal	1951 – 1957
V	1957 – 1970 Osho is appointed Professor at Sanskrit College, Raipur Osho visits his Family, his father wants him to marry Osho’s observations on Children Osho’s experiences in Raipur Osho as Professor of Philosophy, at Jabalpur University Colleagues and academics Osho’s experiences travelling in India Osho’s Garden Osho writes many letters to friends Examples of letters Osho wrote Letters to Mrs Parekh Rekhchand Parekh Osho’s experiences with: Medicine and ‘Miracles’Hypnosis Remembering Past Lives Suicide Madness Osho explains Meditation Osho teaches friends meditation 1962 Osho opens his first Meditation Centres Osho holds Meditation Camps 1964 Ranakpur Meditation Camp Development of Osho’s Teaching Osho’s interaction with: Jainas Hindus and gurus Sikhs and Punjabis Buddhists Mohammedans Christians Atheists Mystics and Disciples Aboriginals Gandhians and Politicians The Rich and The Royal The Poor and The Law 1966 Osho Resigns from the University Osho’s impressions on Love and marriage 1968 Osho’s controversial discourse series: From Sex to Superconsciousness Traditional attitude to sex Spiritual Sex and Meditation Morality Controversy about Sex Best-selling Book Osho’ impressions on Hippies 1969 First Talk in English to Westerners Death Dwarka Meditation Camp Osho’s Teachings on Death 1970 Osho’s controversial discourse series: Beware of Socialism Osho’s New Chaotic Meditation Technique Osho attracts Controversy Osho stops travelling	1957 – 1970
VI	1970 – 1974 1970 Osho moves to CCI Chambers, Bombay Osho begins Sannyas Initiations Osho’s Neo-Sannyas International Movement Death of Nani, Osho’s grandmother Osho’s discourse series: Geeta Darshan Osho moves to Woodlands Apartment Osho initiates Vivek, his long time attendant Old and new friends Osho’s writing and Mulla Nasruddin Osho’s Library 1971 Osho takes the controversial name Bhagwan Kirtan Mandali Early search for a New Commune Osho continues to lead Meditation Camps Dynamic Meditation Kirtan: devotional dance and song Laughing Meditation Tratak Meditation Gibberish Meditation Response to Meditations Osho’s Discourses Osho’s Shaktipat Experiments 1972 Osho’s discourse series: Vigyan Bhairava Tantra 1973 Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega Osho answers Questions Questions about Meditation and Enlightenment Questions about Religion Questions about Esoterica People’s problems Westerners Osho makes Predictions 1974 Osho Leaves Bombay for Poona	1970 – 1974
VII	1974 – 1981 Osho goes into seclusion Osho’s garden Osho’s Discourses: My Way: The Way of the White Clouds Whirling Meditation The New Phase of Osho’s Work Discourse Series on Many Masters Osho creates New Meditations:Kundalini Meditation Nataraj Meditation Nadabrahma Meditation Gourishankar Meditation Vipassana Meditation Devavani Meditation Mandala Meditation Music for Meditation Darshans: intimate talks between Osho and his disciples About Sannyas Personal Meditations About Meditation About Astral Projection About Problems Relationship and Sex About Babies About Children Conflict with Family Osho checks energy Leaving Darshans Sharing Osho’s Vision Development of the Ashram Discourses: Hsin Hsin Ming, Nasruddin, Heraclitus, Tilopa 1975 Therapy and the Psychology of the Buddhas Osho guides group leaders Osho advises group participants Controversy about Sex & Violence in Therapy Osho initiates His Father into Sannyas Osho’s Reading Hassids and Jews Group Activities in the ashram Music Group Dance Celebrations 1976 New Death Celebration Discourses: Zen Glimpses of Osho’s Personal Life Vivek, Osho’s attendant Old and New Friends 1976 Ashram Expansion Reactions to Osho and his ashram Discourses bauls, Ashtevakra, Kabir, Saraha 1977 Osho develops the New Phase of His Work Discourses: Sufis The New Commune in Kutch, Gujarat Education in the New Commune Gautam Buddha’s Prophesy and the Buddhafield 1978 Zorba the Buddha The New Man Discourses: The Secret of the Golden Flower Persecution by Morarji Desai Osho in the World Press Rich Man’s Guru Accusation Osho comments on the Jonestown Massacre Discourses: Hakim Sanai, Pythagoras 1979 New Phase in Osho’s work: Energy Darshans Silence and the Dhammapada New Phase: Osho Criticizes the Masters Public Relations New Phase of Osho’s work: Mystery School Sannyasins are Friends not Followers Death of Osho’s Father, and his Mahaparanirvana Discourses: Bodhidharma Osho’s First Rolls Royce Osho blesses Indira Gandhi Osho’s Jokes Ethnic Jokes People are shocked at Osho’s Jokes 1980 Attempted Assassination of Osho by Hindu fanatic Ashram Security Increases Local Violence against Sannyasins Persecution of Osho Discourses: The Classic of Purity, About Enlightenment, Desiderata New Phase: Osho Speaks His Own Truth Osho exposes Mother Teresa Religious Hostility Osho advises sannyasins on responding to negativity Osho’s Books 1981 Death of Vimalkirti (Prince Welf), and his Mahaparanirvana World Expansion of Osho’s work Osho will go into Silence Osho’s Last Words before going into Silence The Ultimate Stage: Silence Silent Satsangs with Osho Osho flies to America for Medical Treatment Rumours about Osho	1974 – 1981
VIII	1981 – 1985 1981 Osho visits New Jersey and the Commune in Oregon Osho enjoys Driving again Dental Sessions and three new books Osho’s personal daily life 1982 Osho gives darshan on the four Celebration Days Osho is interviewed by INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service)Rajneeshism 1984 Osho advises AIDS precautions Osho declares twenty-one people enlightened Armed Guards Osho’s deposition for a local court case Osho gives Discourses again after three years’ silence How Osho speaks Topics on which Osho speaks Osho invites scientists to set up a World Academy Osho gives his definition of a rebel Osho gives daily Press Interviews Osho’s interaction with reporters Osho’s Personal Life Osho’s Rolls Royces About the Communes around the world Conspiracy to destroy Rajneeshpuram Security at the ranch increases International reaction to Osho and the Communes Osho’s secretary, Sheela leaves, and information about crimes Further information about crimes Osho exposes travesty of FBI and police agencies’ investigation Reaction in the Commune and the end of Rajneeshism, orange and malas Government and State conspiracies escalate Osho gives Guidelines for sannyasins Osho is kidnapped, tortured and ransomed by the US Government First Bail Hearing Osho is transported to Oklahoma Country Jail Help from the media Osho tortured, his experiences in jails Osho is transported to Portland via six airports Bail Hearing in Portland and bomb threat Portland court, Alford Plea. Ransom and order to leave the USA	1981 – 1985
IX	1985 – 1986 Cyprus overnight Kulu Manali, India Litigation against Osho Osho flies to Kathmandu, Nepal Osho announces his World Tour Osho and the Pope Threats to arrest Osho, who leaves Nepal Osho visits Crete Death of the mystic J. Krishnamurti, Osho’s tribute Development of Osho’s work Osho is arrested and deported Osho is forced to leave, in Geneva, Sweden, London, Ireland, Spain American and German governments pressure Spain to refuse Osho’s visa Osho visits Uruguay, and creates a Mystery School Experiments in meditation with Hypnosis A few therapists betray Osho Osho is arrested and deported Osho returns to Bombay, and answers questions about his Sannyas Movement Osho announces his Upanishad Osho’s Interaction with sannyasins Persecution continues; Osho leaves Bombay	1985 – 1986
X	1987 – 1990 The Police Commissioner’s conditions Support from the Mayor of Poona American and Indian government persecution against Osho and sannyasins Osho’s Garden The miracle of Osho’s discourses Discourses: The silences Discourses: intimate and personal Osho is ill Growth of Osho’s new commune Osho advises sannyasins on living in the world Russian Sannyasins, and Osho’s prediction on Gorbachov Osho’s Books; bad and good publicity Memorable discourses Death of Swami Maitreya, and his Mahaparanirvana Osho is ill again, and nearly dies Was Osho poisoned by the US government?Investigation of American persecution Discourses: the Mantra Series Buddha Hall roof and mosquito net Osho’s personal life, and friends Osho is ill; he receives and comments on therapeutic bodywork Osho undergoes extensive dental work 1988 World Academy of Science for Creativity AIDS-Negative certificates required to enter the ashram Osho talks about Music The Mystic Rose Osho and a Hitler salute Let-go Meditation at the end of discourse and the Yaa-Hoo! Mantra salute Disturbances cause Osho to leave discourse The revolutionary new Mystic Rose Meditation Live Zen and drumbeat Gibberish and Meditation at the end of discourse Discourses on Zen Osho teases Niskriya stonehead This. This. A Thousand Times This Silence, bamboos, and cuckoos Haikus Meditation at end of discourse Sunglasses and the US presidential elections Osho’s teases: Sardarji Vimal Avirbhava Osho inaugurates a Museum of Toy Gods Ma Tzu, and the great matter about Anando and Maneesha’s jealousy Osho brings gifts: Zen sticks, Buddha statues, and swans Coleman Barks and sufism The Book of 300 Mystics Osho is ill Osho is recognised as Maitreya Buddha, and changes his name Long discourses: Osho emphasises urgency; he has not long to live Osho mentions his private life Controversy with: Buddhists Hindus Jainas Christians Communism Mohammedans Positive response to Osho around the world Osho’s Artwork 1989 Osho’s discourses: God is Dead: Now Zen is the Only Living Truth I Celebrate myself: God is No where, Life is Now Here The Zen Manifesto: Freedom from Oneself Name change to Osho Rajneesh Osho’s last discourse series: The Zen Manifesto About reincarnation Osho gives advice about the Commune Osho emphasizes Zen and meditation Last discourse Last meditation at the end of discourse Notes about Osho until he leaves his body 19 Jan 1990	1987 – 1990
XI	Osho talks about when he leaves the body Osho talks about the continuation of his work Osho talks about his vision and books Advice to sannyasins who will miss him
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