Rajneesh
Philosopher, Author
1931 – 1990
Who was Rajneesh?
Chandra Mohan Jain, also known as Acharya Rajneesh from the 1960s onwards, as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh during the 1970s and 1980s, and as Osho from 1989, was an Indian mystic, guru and spiritual teacher. His international following has continued beyond his death.
A professor of philosophy, he travelled throughout India during the 1960s as a public speaker. His outspoken criticism of politicians and the political mind, Mahatma Gandhi and institutionalised religion made him controversial. He advocated a more open attitude towards sexuality, a stance which earned him the sobriquet of "sex guru" in the Indian and international press. In 1970 Rajneesh settled for a time in Bombay, initiating disciples and assuming the role of spiritual teacher. In his discourses he reinterpreted the writings of religious traditions, mystics and philosophers from around the world. Moving to Pune in 1974, he established an ashram which attracted a growing number of Westerners. The ashram offered therapies derived from the Human Potential Movement to its Western audience and made news in India and abroad because of its permissive climate and Rajneesh's provocative lectures.
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- Born
- Dec 11, 1931
Raisen district - Also known as
- Osho
- Acharya Rajneesh
- "Rajneesh" Chandra Mohan Jain
- Chandra Mohan Jain
- Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
- Rajneesh Shree
- Osho Rajneesh
- Shree Rajneesh
- R. Osho
- Bhagwan Rajneesh
- Parents
- Religion
- Jainism
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Education
- Master of Arts, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
Philosophy
( - 1957) - Bachelor of Arts, D. N. Jain College
Philosophy
( - 1955)
- Master of Arts, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
- Lived in
- Madhya Pradesh
- Pune
- India
- Bhopal State
- Died
- Jan 19, 1990
Pune
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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