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Internationally, by 2005 (and after almost two decades of controversy and a decade of accommodation), Rajneesh's movement had established itself in the market of new religions. [10] His followers have redefined his contributions, reframing central elements of his teaching so as to make them appear less controversial to outsiders. [10]
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 pronunciation:), 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 ...
Oshō (和尚) is a Buddhist priest (in charge of a temple); [1] honorific title of preceptor or high priest (especially in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism). The same kanji are also pronounced kashō as an honorific title of preceptor or high priest in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism and wajō as an honorific title of preceptor or high priest in Shingon, Hossō, Ritsu, or Shin Buddhism.
Rajneesh greeted by followers on one of his daily "drive-bys" in Rajneeshpuram.Circa 1982.. Tensions with the public and threatened punitive action by Indian authorities originally motivated the founders and leaders of the Rajneeshee movement, Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh and Ma Anand Sheela, to leave India and begin a new religious settlement in the United States.
An expanded, Spanish-language translation of A Short History of the World, discussing recent world events, was banned by Spanish censors in 1940. This edition of A Short History was not published in Spain until 1963. In two 1948 reports, Spanish censors gave a list of objections to the books's publication.
In 1981, Rajneesh appointed her as his personal assistant. In the same year, she convinced Rajneesh to leave India and establish an ashram in the United States. [8] [9] In July 1981, Rajneesh Foundation International purchased the 64,000-acre (260 km 2) Big Muddy Ranch in Wasco County, Oregon, which became the site for the development of the Rajneeshpuram commune.
The Gujarati translation of Hind Swaraj was banned by the British authorities on its publication in India. [1] 1924 Rangila Rasul: Pandit M. A. Chamupati or Krishan Prashaad Prataab [2] In May 1924, this Urdu booklet was published in Lahore. The booklet purportedly described Prophet Muhammad's relationship with women. [2] 1934 Hindu Heaven: Max ...
The Reina–Valera is a Spanish translation of the Bible originally published in 1602 when Cipriano de Valera revised an earlier translation produced in 1569 by Casiodoro de Reina. This translation was known as the "Biblia del Oso" (in English: Bear Bible ) [ 1 ] because the illustration on the title page showed a bear trying to reach a ...