Charter

“Sangha is a community of those who live with the same attitude, who live a life in common, who commune with each other. It is a community, a community of seekers on the same path, a community of those who have been in love with the same Buddha, whose love joins them together”

Osho is for Everyone

During the past few years, we have become aware that the present administrators of the Osho commune, Pune consisting of the present Board of Trustees and Management Team (hereof administrators) are not working as per Osho’s guidance. They are gradually and systematically eradicating Osho’s Work and altogether degrading the character and purpose of the Osho Commune.

One instance of this is, that the number of visitors has been visibly and successively decreasing over the years, as the entry charges in the Commune got increased to Rs.900/- for Indian Nationals and Rs.1,900/- for Foreigners. Thus, as one enters the Buddha field with‘Discrimination’ is imposed on you! Despite acknowledging this decrease in visitors, we have credible evidence that, over the last few years the said administrators made many attempts to monopolize and commercialize Osho’s Work in a number of ways, both in the Pune commune, as well as around the world. Consequently, numerous litigations are going on in the courts against the present administrators in India.

It has come to our information that the present Trustees and Administrators have been siphoning money, properties and beneficial factors of the Osho Charitable Foundation in their private companies in India, US, Europe and UK. Notably the trustees are the Directors and Share holders of these companies.  And on the other hand, they have nevertheless continued, deliberately and without respite, to introduce more and more restrictive policies to discourage Osho Sannyasins entering Osho Commune in Pune.

Inspired by Osho’s teachings we declare our charter as follows:

This charter is designed to make available Osho’s Work in India and around the world. In order to bring Osho’s work in the public domain, we propose that:

Entry Fee Structure

  • We propose that the entry fee in the Osho commune, Pune be Rs.100/- per day without any discrimination of nationality. However, this figure could vary depending on various factors such as the number of participants, cost of the maintenance, incidental expenses and help from the volunteers etc. A team of cost management experts will examine this from time to time to make it economical and affordable.
  • For the friends who want to volunteer for six hours a day would not have to pay for the entry fee. However, we would welcome if someone can afford to pay the entry fees while working for six hours.
  • For the friends who want to volunteer for three hours a day will pay Rs.100/- the entry fees.
  • The local friends who would like to visit more than four times a month will work as a volunteer for six or three hours as per the entry fee structure.
  • The friends visiting Osho Commune (who are not doing any groups / therapies) and just want to hang out for more than four days a month and prefer not to work has to pay additional Convenience Fee for Rs.1,500/- per day which will vary from time to time as per the direction of the Cost Management Team.
  • The friends who prefer exclusive services in Osho Basho shall contribute Rs.1,500/- per day in addition to the entry fee.
  • We propose that daily one meditation from 10 am to 11 am should be offered to all the visitors at free of cost.

Multiversity and Therapies

  • The Osho commune would be opened for groups and therapies.
  • The Therapists and Camp leaders will be invited to offer their services on honorary basis.
  • It should be mandatory for the participants to work for three hours a day during the course period.

Food Court

  • Alcohol would not be allowed in the commune premise.
  • Community kitchen, a Thali system as well as continental food and western food would be reasonably charged.
  • Basho restaurant, facility of swimming pool, heath club, restaurant etc. would be maintained as star premium services. The entry in Basho would be charged accordingly Rs. 1,500/- per day. A separate pass for the Basho would be issued.
  • Tea, coffee, Juice Bars & snacks corners etc would be made available in the Commune.
  • Entire Commune premise shall be a ‘no smoking zone’ except at some designated areas.

Other Services

  • Boutique for robes etc, convenience shopping and services such as travel desk, ATM etc. would be made available. The parking area would be charged for parking of two wheelers and four wheelers.

Administrative Layout

  • The administration of the Osho Commune will continue with existing two trusts namely Neo Sannays Foundation and Osho International Foundation. The total number of trustees in each trust would be minimum of seven and maximum of eleven. The Managing trustee’s (Chairman) appointment would be for two years and could be reappointed after six years of his last term.
  • The registered offices of the above named two Trusts would be shifted back from Mumbai to Pune.
  • All the revenue generated by the activities of Osho commune would be credited in the bank accounts of the both the trusts only.
  • There would be an advisory board of twenty one persons which would include on board trustees consisting of Indian/ foreign nationals.
  • All the administrative decisions would be taken by the board of trustees considering the suggestions of advisory board and Inner Circle.

Work culture:

  • Promote “pay entry fee” and Work in commune culture.
  • Discourage volunteers to depend on the commune in terms of food pass and free accommodation. If required, introduce temporary honorarium for expert/skilled services by volunteers.
  • To continue with existing or new outside work agency in the initial stage. And in due course, depending on the flow of volunteers, reduce the paid workers. Keep only skilled and specific workers on the pay roll.

Publishing of Osho Books and CDs:

  • As guided by Osho, the trust would publish books and sell it on cost price.
  • As guided by Osho, no royalty would be charged from the publishers. Instead, the publishers and distributors of CDs / VCDs would be encouraged to use the revenues on producing best quality of material and also spend on advertising to increase the sale.
  • One title of the book/ audio/ video can be published by more than one publisher in any and all the regions.