Osho (Rajneesh)

Spiritual Master Indian 1931 – 1990

Indian mystic; founded Rajneesh movement; controversial leader.

383 quotes

"Imagination is the only limit to possibility."
Imagination
"Technology without wisdom destroys civilization."
Technology
"History teaches that societies fail by ignoring the voice of the soul."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom expressed through living."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages."
Literature
"Politics is power; spirituality is surrender."
Politics
"War is the failure of love."
War
"Motivation fades; purpose endures."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the universe speaking through you."
Inspiration
"Relationships require the courage to be vulnerable."
Relationships
"Solitude is where the self is discovered."
Solitude
"The moment you have in your power to think a thought that contradicts a belief, you begin to change your reality."
"Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence."
Creativity
"The real question is not whether life exists after death. The question is whether you are alive before death."
Life
"Love is not a relationship; it is a state of being."
Love
"Freedom is not given to you, it has to be taken. Freedom is not given, it is to be claimed."
Freedom
"Your suffering is caused by your attachment, not by the things themselves."
Wisdom
"The person who says it is impossible should not interrupt the person doing it."
Motivation
"Be realistic: plan for a miracle."
Hope
"The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are free from the care of other people's opinions, you are freed."
Fear
"Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, it is about continuing without stopping."
Peace
"Don't seek, that itself becomes a barrier. When you seek, you create distance between yourself and what you are seeking."
Wisdom
"The world is not your enemy; your mind is."
Philosophy
"Change is the only constant. Resistance to change creates suffering."
Change
"Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."
Wisdom
"Dance as if no one is watching, sing as if no one is listening, and live as if heaven is on earth."
Life
"The person who knows doesn't speak; the person who speaks doesn't know."
Knowledge
"All that is beautiful in human nature is that which flowers only in freedom."
Freedom
"Your body is the temple of the holy spirit. Respect it, honor it, and celebrate it."
Health
"Laughter is meditation in motion."
Humor