Rajneesh (a childhood nickname from the Sanskrit रजनी, rajanee, "night", and ईश, isha, "lord") was born Chandra Mohan Jain into a Jain family to Babulal and Saraswati Jain. He was the eldest of …

Nov 17, 2023 · Indian cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh created the spiritual practice of dynamic meditation. He started the Rancho Rajneesh commune in Oregon in the 1980s.

Dec 7, 2025 · Rajneesh movement, religious sect founded by the Indian mystic and spiritual leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known in later life as Osho. Rajneesh first initiated people into his …

Dec 21, 2023 · What Does Bhagwan Mean? Bhagwan is a Hindu term that refers to “god” or “lord,” particularly Krishna and other Vishnu incarnations, as well as Shiva. It is also a title of honor …

Shree means Sir or Mister; the Sanskrit word Bhagwan means "blessed one." [9] It is commonly used in India as a respectful form of address for spiritual teachers.

In Hindu tradition, people address saintly persons and spiritual masters as Bhagavan, as a mark of honor and out of profound respect. Some people believe it is wrong to address a human being as …

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh was leader of a high-profile religious group, popularly known as the "Rajneeshies," that drew considerable public attention in the late 1980s during a struggle between …