The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
VIDEO
Osho: A Buddha Will Be Misunderstood (1 of 2)
By
Osho
— 2009
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"Yes, it is absolutely inevitable. It can't be otherwise. A buddha is bound to be misunderstood. If a buddha is not misunderstood then he is not a buddha at all."
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"Yes, it is absolutely inevitable. It can't be otherwise. A buddha is bound to be misunderstood. If a buddha is not misunderstood then he is not a buddha at all."
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