OSHO: Oracles, Tarot and Other Divination Tools

OSHO International2 minutes read

Oracles and divination tools have been used historically, while Osho believes that living in the present moment is crucial for experiencing life fully and finding stillness and silence. The present is seen as the only true reality, distinct from memories of the past and dreams of the future.

Insights

  • Oracles and divination tools have played a significant role in historical decision-making processes, ranging from the oracle of Delphi to reading tea leaves or tortoise shells for insights into the future.
  • Osho advocates for prioritizing the present moment over dwelling on the past or future, asserting that the present is the sole existential reality where one can authentically engage with life, discover profound stillness, and silence.

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Recent questions

  • What are some historical divination tools?

    Throughout history, people have consulted oracles and divination tools like the oracle of Delphi, tea leaves, and tortoise shells to predict the future or seek guidance.

  • What does Osho emphasize about living?

    Osho stresses the importance of living in the present moment, distinguishing it from the past (memories) and future (dreams), as the only existential reality.

  • Why is living in the present moment essential?

    Living in the present moment is crucial for truly experiencing life, offering the opportunity to find immense stillness and silence, diving deep into the essence of existence.

  • What is the present moment according to Osho?

    According to Osho, the present moment is the only existential reality, where one can truly experience life and find deep stillness and silence.

  • How does Osho differentiate past, present, and future?

    Osho distinguishes the past as memories, the future as dreams, and the present as the only true existential reality where one can experience life fully.

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"Present Moment: Key to Experiencing Life"

  • Oracles and divination tools have been consulted throughout history, such as the oracle of Delphi and reading tea leaves or tortoise shells for the future.
  • Osho emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, distinguishing it from the past and future which are merely memories and dreams, respectively.
  • Living in the present moment is described as essential for truly experiencing life, with the present being the only existential reality, offering the opportunity to dive deep into life and find immense stillness and silence.
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