Bodhena's Adventures In Samsara: A Sannyasin Memoir

Book Details

• Author: Swami Deva Bodhena

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 204

• Release Date: 18-06-2016

• ISBN: 9789385285356

• Languages: English

• Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

Living with Osho is a candid, insightful account of Swami Deva Bodhena’s life as a seeker in the communes surrounding the enlightened mystic, Osho. Over the course of eight years, Bodhena lived in the renowned communes in Poona, India, and Rajneeshpuram, Oregon, offering a unique perspective on life with one of the most controversial spiritual figures of the 20th century.

The book takes readers through Bodhena’s personal journey of finding Osho, the experiences he had in the famed Shree Rajneesh Ashram during the late 1970s, and the teachings that shaped his spiritual path. Written with refreshing honesty and a deadpan sense of humor, the narrative provides a detached yet intimate exploration of the realities of communal living with Osho and the profound impact it had on its followers. The author also recounts his involvement in the experimental commune in Oregon and the later years in Poona II after Osho’s return to India in the 1980s.

Living with Osho offers readers a genuine and human perspective on what it was like to be a part of this spiritual revolution. It shares the story of one man’s spiritual awakening and how his experiences within the commune transformed his understanding of Osho’s teachings. The book also reflects on Bodhena’s journey after leaving the commune and continuing his path in the outside world, making it an inspiring read for those interested in Osho’s philosophy, as well as seekers on their own spiritual journeys.

With quotes from fellow seekers and a broad reflection on the essence of the Osho days, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the depth and humor of life with Osho.