Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh)

Osho, originally known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, was an Indian spiritual teacher and philosopher, born in 1931. He gained worldwide notoriety in the 1970s and 1980s for his teachings on meditation, love, and achieving personal freedom. Osho emphasized the importance of individual experience over dogma, advocating for a life that embraces joy and awareness. His controversial commune in Oregon faced legal issues but attracted many followers. After his death in 1990, his writings and recorded lectures continued to inspire a global movement emphasizing spirituality and self-discovery, influencing contemporary New Age thought.