This site is an attempt to share some vignettes, little glimpses, of the 20th century enlightened mystic Osho, gathered from those who met him, while they are still on the earth in large numbers. Also included are stories of inner, or non-physical encounters, which have their own fragrance and value, especially now that the physical encounters are no longer possible.

There are already books about Osho, not to mention the hundreds by him, but few share these personal glimpses. Shunyo's "Diamond Days" does, as does Keerti and Unmani's "Allah to Zen" to some extent. The big one, though, is Jyoti's "100 Tales for 10,000 Buddhas." Each of these tales is a little gem; one is included below, to acknowledge with gratitude my debt to her for inspiring this project.

Through this collection of direct personal experiences, these tales told in a few words, this site aims to impart something beyond the words, something human, divine, ordinary or extraordinary. What that might be i leave to you, as reader or possible contributor, to determine.

– Love, Sarlo

Your story could be here!

A moment, a glimpse, a soupçon, 
a hit, a blessing, "Ah This!"
It doesn't have to be long, or great 
writing, or from the 60's.
It doesn't even have to have a 
"point," or teaching value.
Has he touched you? Have you seen him?
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Jyoti excerpt

    Today is the last day in Pahalgaon. With Osho, sometimes it feels the time has stopped and at other times it feels it is running very fast. While I am busy packing, I hear the voice of this Muslim watchman, who is standing at the door. I ask him to come after an hour to help us carry our luggage to the car. As a token of his services, I give him twenty rupees, which he receives with thanks and leaves.
    We are sitting on the verandah with Osho, ready to leave. The watchman comes and salutes Osho saying, "Aleikum Salaam." Osho smiles at him. He asks Osho if he can come to Bombay to serve Him. I can see tears in his eyes. He is deeply touched by Osho's love. Osho blesses him by placing His hand on his head, and asks me if I have given him some money. I tell Osho about giving him twenty rupees. 

Osho says, "Give him twenty more." Twenty rupees is quite an amount in these days. People hardly give five rupees as baksheesh to their servants. Osho has the heart of an emperor who is always ready to share to the maximum. I give the watchman twenty rupees more. While receiving it he holds my hand and starts crying. It touches me deeply and tears overflow from my eyes also. Thank you beloved master, for giving me this opportunity to open my heart to a stranger.

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One Hundred Tales for Ten Thousand Buddhas
by Ma Dharm Jyoti

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