BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Rajneesh ’s parents’ marriage Unusual events while Rajneesh is in his mother’s womb 1931 Rajneesh is born in the village of Kuchwada Rajneesh ’s grandparents, Nani and Nana The family servant, Bhoora Rajneesh argues with Nana’s guru 1939 Death of Rajneesh ’s grandfather, Nana Rajneesh ’s parents’ marriage2 Rajneesh ’s parents’ marriage

1939 Rajneesh settles in Gadarwara with Nani, and his parents Rajneesh ’s paternal grandfather, Baba Rajneesh and his father Swimming in the river, and early spiritual experiences Rajneesh ’s first day at school, and Shambhu Dube Rajneesh ’s early love of Books Rajneesh ’s early experiences with orthodox religions Village entertainment Other villagers Rajneesh meets Mahatma Gandhi Influence of the mystic, Magga Baba Influence of mystics, Pagal Baba and Masto Rajneesh ’s interest in death 1947 Indian Independence 1948 Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi Rajneesh ’s early experiences as story-teller and public speaker Rajneesh ’s growing library 1948 High School 1951 Rajneesh leaves school, and decides to study philosophy

1951 Rajneesh moves to Jabalpur Rajneesh confronts his professors Rajneesh ’s experiences as a Journalist Rajneesh meets Poets and Musicians Influence of the mystic, Masto, continues Rajneesh ’s Experiences Leading to Enlightenment 1953 Rajneesh ’s enlightenment Rajneesh describes Enlightenment Rajneesh after his enlightenment Rajneesh ’s library grows Rajneesh bluffs his way into D.N. Jain College Rajneesh is invited to Sagar University for his MA, and is aided by vice chancellor, Dr Tripathi Rajneesh excels in Public speaking Dr. Harisingh Gaur, the founder of Sagar University Rajneesh ’s professor, Dr. S.S. Roy Rajneesh ’s professor, Dr. S.K. Saxena Other professors Fellow Students 1957 Rajneesh ’s final examinations, and the gold medal

Rajneesh is appointed Professor at Sanskrit College, Raipur Rajneesh visits his Family, his father wants him to marry Rajneesh ’s observations on Children Rajneesh ’s experiences in Raipur Rajneesh as Professor of Philosophy, at Jabalpur University Colleagues and academics Rajneesh ’s experiences travelling in India Rajneesh ’s Garden Rajneesh writes many letters to friends Examples of letters Rajneesh wrote Letters to Mrs Parekh Rekhchand Parekh Rajneesh ’s experiences with: Medicine and ‘Miracles’ Hypnosis Remembering Past Lives Suicide Madness Rajneesh explains Meditation Rajneesh teaches friends meditation 1962 Rajneesh opens his first Meditation Centres Rajneesh holds Meditation Camps 1964 Ranakpur Meditation Camp Development of Rajneesh ’s Teaching Rajneesh ’s interaction with: Jainas Hindus and gurus Sikhs and Punjabis Buddhists Mohammedans Christians Atheists Mystics and Disciples Aboriginals Gandhians and Politicians The Rich and The Royal The Poor and The Law 1966 Rajneesh Resigns from the University Rajneesh ’s impressions on Love and marriage 1968 Rajneesh ’s controversial discourse series: From Sex to Superconsciousness Traditional attitude to sex Spiritual Sex and Meditation Morality Controversy about Sex Best-selling Book Rajneesh ’ impressions on Hippies 1969 First Talk in English to Westerners Death Dwarka Meditation Camp Rajneesh ’s Teachings on Death 1970 Rajneesh ’s controversial discourse series: Beware of Socialism Rajneesh ’s New Chaotic Meditation Technique Rajneesh attracts Controversy Rajneesh stops travelling

1970 Rajneesh moves to CCI Chambers, Bombay Rajneesh begins Sannyas Initiations Rajneesh ’s Neo-Sannyas International Movement Death of Nani, Rajneesh ’s grandmother Rajneesh ’s discourse series: Geeta Darshan Rajneesh moves to Woodlands Apartment Rajneesh initiates Vivek, his long time attendant Old and new friends Rajneesh ’s writing and Mulla Nasruddin Rajneesh ’s Library 1971 Rajneesh takes the controversial name Bhagwan Kirtan Mandali Early search for a New Commune Rajneesh continues to lead Meditation Camps Dynamic Meditation Kirtan: devotional dance and song Laughing Meditation Tratak Meditation Gibberish Meditation Response to Meditations Rajneesh ’s Discourses Rajneesh ’s Shaktipat Experiments 1972 Rajneesh ’s discourse series: Vigyan Bhairava Tantra 1973 Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega Rajneesh answers Questions Questions about Meditation and Enlightenment Questions about Religion Questions about Esoterica People’s problems Westerners Rajneesh makes Predictions 1974 Rajneesh Leaves Bombay for Poona

Rajneesh goes into seclusion Rajneesh ’s garden Rajneesh ’s Discourses: My Way: The Way of the White Clouds Whirling Meditation The New Phase of Rajneesh ’s Work Discourse Series on Many Masters Rajneesh creates New Meditations: Kundalini Meditation Nataraj Meditation Nadabrahma Meditation Gourishankar Meditation Vipassana Meditation Devavani Meditation Mandala Meditation Music for Meditation Darshans: intimate talks between Rajneesh and his disciples About Sannyas Personal Meditations About Meditation About Astral Projection About Problems Relationship and Sex About Babies About Children Conflict with Family Rajneesh checks energy Leaving Darshans Sharing Rajneesh ’s Vision Development of the Ashram Discourses: Hsin Hsin Ming, Nasruddin, Heraclitus, Tilopa 1975 Therapy and the Psychology of the Buddhas Rajneesh guides group leaders Rajneesh advises group participants Controversy about Sex & Violence in Therapy Rajneesh initiates His Father into Sannyas Rajneesh ’s Reading Hassids and Jews Group Activities in the ashram Music Group Dance Celebrations 1976 New Death Celebration Discourses: Zen Glimpses of Rajneesh ’s Personal Life Vivek, Rajneesh ’s attendant Old and New Friends 1976 Ashram Expansion Reactions to Rajneesh and his ashram Discourses bauls, Ashtevakra, Kabir, Saraha 1977 Rajneesh develops the New Phase of His Work Discourses: Sufis The New Commune in Kutch, Gujarat Education in the New Commune Gautam Buddha’s Prophesy and the Buddhafield 1978 Zorba the Buddha The New Man Discourses: The Secret of the Golden Flower Persecution by Morarji Desai Rajneesh in the World Press Rich Man’s Guru Accusation Rajneesh comments on the Jonestown Massacre Discourses: Hakim Sanai, Pythagoras 1979 New Phase in Rajneesh ’s work: Energy Darshans Silence and the Dhammapada New Phase: Rajneesh Criticizes the Masters Public Relations New Phase of Rajneesh ’s work: Mystery School Sannyasins are Friends not Followers Death of Rajneesh ’s Father, and his Mahaparanirvana Discourses: Bodhidharma Rajneesh ’s First Rolls Royce Rajneesh blesses Indira Gandhi Rajneesh ’s Jokes Ethnic Jokes People are shocked at Rajneesh ’s Jokes 1980 Attempted Assassination of Rajneesh by Hindu fanatic Ashram Security Increases Local Violence against Sannyasins Persecution of Rajneesh Discourses: The Classic of Purity, About Enlightenment, Desiderata New Phase: Rajneesh Speaks His Own Truth Rajneesh exposes Mother Teresa Religious Hostility Rajneesh advises sannyasins on responding to negativity Rajneesh ’s Books 1981 Death of Vimalkirti (Prince Welf), and his Mahaparanirvana World Expansion of Rajneesh ’s work Rajneesh will go into Silence Rajneesh ’s Last Words before going into Silence The Ultimate Stage: Silence Silent Satsangs with Rajneesh Rajneesh flies to America for Medical Treatment Rumours about Rajneesh

1981 Rajneesh visits New Jersey and the Commune in Oregon Rajneesh enjoys Driving again Dental Sessions and three new books Rajneesh ’s personal daily life 1982 Rajneesh gives darshan on the four Celebration Days Rajneesh is interviewed by INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) Rajneeshism 1984 Rajneesh advises AIDS precautions Rajneesh declares twenty-one people enlightened Armed Guards Rajneesh ’s deposition for a local court case Rajneesh gives Discourses again after three years’ silence How Rajneesh speaks Topics on which Rajneesh speaks Rajneesh invites scientists to set up a World Academy Rajneesh gives his definition of a rebel Rajneesh gives daily Press Interviews Rajneesh ’s interaction with reporters Rajneesh ’s Personal Life Rajneesh ’s Rolls Royces About the Communes around the world Conspiracy to destroy Rajneeshpuram Security at the ranch increases International reaction to Rajneesh and the Communes Rajneesh ’s secretary, Sheela leaves, and information about crimes Further information about crimes Rajneesh exposes travesty of FBI and police agencies’ investigation Reaction in the Commune and the end of Rajneeshism, orange and malas Government and State conspiracies escalate Rajneesh gives Guidelines for sannyasins Rajneesh is kidnapped, tortured and ransomed by the US Government First Bail Hearing Rajneesh is transported to Oklahoma Country Jail Help from the media Rajneesh tortured, his experiences in jails Rajneesh is transported to Portland via six airports Bail Hearing in Portland and bomb threat Portland court, Alford Plea. Ransom and order to leave the USA

Cyprus overnight Kulu Manali, India Litigation against Rajneesh Rajneesh flies to Kathmandu, Nepal Rajneesh announces his World Tour Rajneesh and the Pope Threats to arrest Rajneesh , who leaves Nepal Rajneesh visits Crete Death of the mystic J. Krishnamurti, Rajneesh ’s tribute Development of Rajneesh ’s work Rajneesh is arrested and deported Rajneesh is forced to leave, in Geneva, Sweden, London, Ireland, Spain American and German governments pressure Spain to refuse Rajneesh ’s visa Rajneesh visits Uruguay, and creates a Mystery School Experiments in meditation with Hypnosis A few therapists betray Rajneesh Rajneesh is arrested and deported Rajneesh returns to Bombay, and answers questions about his Sannyas Movement Rajneesh announces his Upanishad Rajneesh ’s Interaction with sannyasins Persecution continues; Rajneesh leaves Bombay

The Police Commissioner’s conditions Support from the Mayor of Poona American and Indian government persecution against Rajneesh and sannyasins Rajneesh ’s Garden The miracle of Rajneesh ’s discourses Discourses: The silences Discourses: intimate and personal Rajneesh is ill Growth of Rajneesh ’s new commune Rajneesh advises sannyasins on living in the world Russian Sannyasins, and Rajneesh ’s prediction on Gorbachov Rajneesh ’s Books; bad and good publicity Memorable discourses Death of Swami Maitreya, and his Mahaparanirvana Rajneesh is ill again, and nearly dies Was Rajneesh poisoned by the US government? Investigation of American persecution Discourses: the Mantra Series Buddha Hall roof and mosquito net Rajneesh ’s personal life, and friends Rajneesh is ill; he receives and comments on therapeutic bodywork Rajneesh undergoes extensive dental work 1988 World Academy of Science for Creativity AIDS-Negative certificates required to enter the ashram Rajneesh talks about Music The Mystic Rose Rajneesh and a Hitler salute Let-go Meditation at the end of discourse and the Yaa-Hoo! Mantra salute Disturbances cause Rajneesh to leave discourse The revolutionary new Mystic Rose Meditation Live Zen and drumbeat Gibberish and Meditation at the end of discourse Discourses on Zen Rajneesh teases Niskriya stonehead This. This. A Thousand Times This Silence, bamboos, and cuckoos Haikus Meditation at end of discourse Sunglasses and the US presidential elections Rajneesh ’s teases: Sardarji Vimal Avirbhava Rajneesh inaugurates a Museum of Toy Gods Ma Tzu, and the great matter about Anando and Maneesha’s jealousy Rajneesh brings gifts: Zen sticks, Buddha statues, and swans Coleman Barks and sufism The Book of 300 Mystics Rajneesh is ill Rajneesh is recognised as Maitreya Buddha, and changes his name Long discourses: Rajneesh emphasises urgency; he has not long to live Rajneesh mentions his private life Controversy with: Buddhists Hindus Jainas Christians Communism Mohammedans Positive response to Rajneesh around the world Rajneesh ’s Artwork 1989 Rajneesh ’s discourses: God is Dead: Now Zen is the Only Living Truth I Celebrate myself: God is No where, Life is Now Here The Zen Manifesto: Freedom from Oneself Name change to Rajneesh Rajneesh Rajneesh ’s last discourse series: The Zen Manifesto About reincarnation Rajneesh gives advice about the Commune Rajneesh emphasizes Zen and meditation Last discourse Last meditation at the end of discourse Notes about Rajneesh until he leaves his body 19 Jan 1990

Rajneesh talks about when he leaves the body Rajneesh talks about the continuation of his work Rajneesh talks about his vision and books Advice to sannyasins who will miss him