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Adaman--I have a couple of Rajneesh's books, and doubt if I would
call him "one of the truly great minds of the the last century." Not that I have studied any great minds to the extent that I could form such an opinion. Generally speaking great minds profit from copying other works, just as they do here at Blogit. To me, originality is the greatness. Rajneesh, like most religious leaders, politicians, etc. relied on personal magnetism, sexual attraction, for much of his popularity.
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scriber
on September 25, 2005 at 6:17 AM
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Hi, scriber. I've read quite a few of Rajneesh's works and I found him
to be one of the truly great minds of the the last century. His works are thoroughly enlightening and brilliant for anyone who cares to look. Unfortunately for him, he didn't know how to keep control over the actions of some of his right-hand men, and got himself into trouble. I guess you can't take a leadership role, and then not make sure your people follow the law. But his writings, which mirror his thoughts, are brilliant. I never pay much attention to those in the media who like to bring out the incredible conflicts as opposed to the actual character and quality of the figure they're chastising. Having had some first hand experience with the media myself, I can tell you they often write the story ahead of time, the interview is just an excuse to be able to claim that they talked to you, and their purpose often is to destroy what might be good. All in the name of conflict and newspaper sales. I'm curious about your opinion on this.
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Adaman
on September 25, 2005 at 1:16 AM
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Red--I know how they felt, like any threatened group would,
afraid they wouldn't be able to have their own choice for mayor, etc.
and of course, a group of strangers in their midst probably drove them nearly nuts. It is history, and immaterial. My book is not concerned with how the yokels of Antelope felt to any material extent.
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scriber
on August 24, 2005 at 3:16 PM
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scriber,
Oregonians have their own views about Rajshneesh -- mostly not very positive. The fact that the title of your book is Sex Cults indicates that Sex (something of a most grandeur and lovely nature) is paired with the word Cult (a demoralizing grouping of people who are robbed of their individuality) leaves one to believe that no pleasure is possible in this immodest grouping. Are the Rajsh writings authenticated? Or perhaps one of his followers took pen to paper. I find it hardly interesting that there would be enough material to base a fan club. Osho or no, this one is a bit screwy, if you ask me, even though my name is red....(for the uninitiated, his followers all wore the clothes in varying shades of red.) Perhaps further research needs to be completed to discern exactly how "the other side" (residents of Oregon) really felt about him and his followers in the tiny town of Antelope....just a few thoughts....
red
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redlunar
on August 24, 2005 at 12:32 PM
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