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Newsletter Nr. 1.415
Amsterdam, September 19, 2025


The Legacy of Rajneesh/Osho: Literary Accomplishments and Infamy - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Few spiritual figures of the late 20th century generated as much fascination and controversy as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho (1931-1990). A prolific author, public intellectual, and self-styled guru, Rajneesh cultivated a global following through an eclectic blend of Indian mysticism, Western psychology, and radical social commentary. Yet his legacy is inseparable from the dramatic rise and fall of his Oregon commune, which became one of the most infamous experiments in utopian living. Today, Osho's name evokes both a vast body of spiritual literature and a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of power, wealth, and charisma.

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The Complex Legacy of Andrew Cohen: From Revolutionary Guru to Reforming Elder - Frank Visser / ChatGPT

Few figures in the Western spiritual landscape of the late 20th and early 21st centuries have had as dramatic and polarizing an arc as Andrew Cohen. Once celebrated as a bold and uncompromising teacher of “evolutionary enlightenment,” Cohen became the center of intense controversy over authoritarian practices and community abuse, only to later apologize, withdraw from public teaching, and slowly return with a more tempered vision. His life story offers a window into both the promises and perils of modern guru movements.

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