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In the Dhammapada, Buddha states that hatred never ceases through hatred; it ceases only through love. He concludes this statement with: Es Dhammo Sanantano — [1] Osho Es Dhammo Sanantano.pdf
: This refers to Dhamma (or Dharma), signifying the cosmic order, righteousness, and the intrinsic nature of reality. This public link is valid for 7 days
Osho explains that "Dhamma" is not a set of commandments handed down by a prophet. It is the intrinsic nature of things. Fire burns; that is its Dhamma. Water flows; that is its Dhamma. Similarly, human consciousness has a natural state—bliss, silence, and awareness. When we are anxious, greedy, or angry, we are going against our nature, against our Dhamma. Can’t copy the link right now
Osho draws a strict line between religion (as an institution) and religiosity (as an experience).
A: No. The Book of Wisdom is a commentary on the Heart Sutra . Es Dhammo Sanantano deals with the earlier, foundational Pali texts. They complement each other but are distinct.
: Central to the series is the verse Na hi verena verani , which posits that hatred is never ended by hatred, but only by non-hatred.