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Osho (1931–1990), born Chandra Mohan Jain, was a controversial Indian mystic and spiritual teacher who advocated for meditation, mindfulness, and personal freedom over organized religion. He gained a worldwide following in the 1970s and 1980s, establishing a major commune in Oregon before returning to Pune, India, known for his unique "dynamic meditations". 

Early Life and Education:
Born on December 11, 1931, in Kuchwada, Madhya Pradesh, India, to a Jain family.
Childhood: Spent his early years with his grandparents, which he credited with fostering his curiosity and independent spirit.
Education: He was an exceptionally intelligent but rebellious student, graduating with a BA in philosophy from D.N. Jain College and later an MA in Philosophy from Sagar University in 1957.
Enlightenment Claim: Claimed to have attained spiritual enlightenment at the age of 21, on March 21, 1953, while a student. 

Academic and Early Teaching Career:
He worked as a professor of philosophy at Raipur Sanskrit College and later at the University of Jabalpur.
During this time, he traveled throughout India giving lectures, criticizing rigid religious doctrines, and promoting meditation. 

The Rajneesh Movement (1970s–1980s):
Pune Ashram: In 1974, he established an ashram in Pune, which attracted many Western seekers, offering a blend of Eastern meditation and Western therapeutic techniques.
Oregon Commune: In 1981, he moved to the United States, founding a massive, self-sustaining city known as "Rajneeshpuram" in Oregon.

Controversies: The community faced intense conflict with local Oregonians and US federal authorities, involving allegations of criminal activities by his followers, including immigration fraud and a bioterror attack.
Deportation: In 1985, he pleaded guilty to immigration violations, was deported, and subsequently denied entry by numerous countries. 

Later Years and Legacy
He returned to Pune in 1987, where he died on January 19, 1990.
The Name "Osho": In 1989, he adopted the name "Osho," derived from William James' word "oceanic,"
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