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Osho: Christianity and Zen
An English comparative hub for Jesus, Zen, paradox, and religious conditioning
Comparative mysticismIntermediate8 English lectures, long-form deep listening
What this hub is for
A comparative English hub for visitors who want to explore where Christian symbolism, Zen directness, institutional religion, and inner freedom collide.
Where does living religion become institution?
What can Zen reveal about Christian symbols and vice versa?
How do devotion and direct seeing correct each other?
Christianity and Zen 01-08
Christianity and Zen 01-08 is an English discourse series hosted by Osho World. Mystic Seeker keeps the audio at the source, adds a study wrapper, and tracks listening progress locally in your browser.
Audio is available from Osho World. Mystic Seeker does not host these talks and links visitors to the official source for listening and download.
Open official sourceTalks 1-10Opening shockThe first movement establishes the directness of the teaching and the demand to stop hiding behind borrowed identity.
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Christianity and Zen 01-08
The Osho World source page for this comparative English discourse series.
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The Pluralism Project: Christianity
A stable educational doorway into Christian diversity and lived practice.
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