Blooming cherry trees - Pond – Frogs!

Participants on this Awareness Intensive did experience this same space 'painted' by Basho in his famous Haïku – The old pond, a frog, splash! A space stripped of all mental buzzing, a no-thought space, where everything becomes so utterly simple, so vividly alive, so colourful - 'Returning to the source' – a return to a natural perception of the world around, the simplicity of the moment, the perfection of the moment… where gratitude flower.

I also feel grateful, grateful towards existence who is gifting me with such moments of shared silence, moments of shared bliss.

Next stop, Hshin Chu & Taichung City, on Taiwan island.

Namaste to you all
Yves-rakendra

Black sea, Caviar and Buddhas…

The waves of the Black Sea breaking or dying gently on the shore resonated well with what the participants of this 7-days intensive – 'Returning to the source ' – were going through. To be total, totally present to each and every moment certainly did pay off for a large number of them and this led them to directly experience their inner source, their True nature. Tears, laughter, outburst of joy, gratitude – certainly did take place! Words fall short – mind is no more, the chair is empty; yet what a presence!
I feel honoured, filled with gratitude to be able to witness, to receive these experiences. A different type of meeting opens up. Thank you to you all for these wonderful gifts.
These 7 days were also, for some, an opportunity to aim more towards 'what they are', or towards 'what life is' and taste, experience directly the 'fragrance of being' – love, beauty, freedom, truth or of life. It was an opportunity to de-identify from beliefs and/or pre-conceived ideas.
What a joy it was for me to be the witness of these transformations, of these flowerings and with it the magnificence of existence at work. Thank you all for your generosity, I feel blessed.

And… the eastbound road continues for me…

Osaka, Japan and the blossoming cherry trees

for another “Returning to the source”

then Taiwan and China for more.

Namaste to you all
Yves-rakendra

From Brasov, Romania to Guillingham, Uk

‘Riding the bull home’ was schedule to happen in Brasov, Romania during Easter week-end; yet, as intensity does not quite ‘resonate’ with Romanians, a 2-day ‘Opening to self–awareness’ took place instead and it fitted. With playful structures, participants could experience self-awareness and tackle the ‘Who is in?’ koan for a while. A dozen of happy faces and lightened hearts went home.
At Osho Leela, in Guillingham, Dorset the 3-day ‘Love in Awareness Intensive’ opened the possibility for some daring souls to directly experience ‘what Love is’. The outside gale and stormy weather was certainly matching the inside rumble that took place for some of the participants; just as the clear blue sky that magically showed up on the last day of the Intensive acted as a pointer towards the ever unscratched inner sky.
Awareness does not leave any footprints in the blue sky!
After having supported the 3-day ‘Love in Awareness Intensive’, it was the turn for those living at the Osho Leela to participate in a dedicated 3-day ‘Riding the bull home’. A search to directly experience this witnessing quality that we are; many layers of the personality got seen, identified, recognized for what they are and… discarded during this intense time. Love, openness and understanding took place and I felt touched to see this arising for this ‘family at large’ – no doubt that their everyday relating, working will be different after this!!

It’s now time for me to leave Osho Leela, next stop will be Odessa, Ukraine for a 7-day ‘Returning to the source’.
Namaste to you all
Yves-rakendra

Château Laroque, Bordeaux – France

A short stop over in the south west of France for a week of Tantra and a week of Kundalini Yoga.
Giving me the opportunity and the space for inner work is always a treat and I love it so much to give space to these shadowy parts in me that long for the light of recognition. Recognizing and giving love to old wounds so that they heal, is in my view, part of a living a healthy life.
After a brief pause, it will be time for me to move to Bucharest, Romania for a "3-day Awareness Intensive" and just after a 3-day "Love in Awareness Intensive" at Osho Leela, in Guillingham UK.

The Multiversity winter 2008/2009 program in Pune is already up; check Upcoming Events to know more about it.
Let this coming spring be your inner spring too!

Namaste to you all
Yves-rakendra

The Dance continues in Pune...

The 12-day Awareness Intensive Training went by like a shooting star, incredibly rich, dense and joyful too!Not only did participants acquire more clarity and know-how about the Awareness Intensives process, they also gain a hands-on experience with staffing during the 3-day Awareness Intensive – 'Riding the bull home' imbedded in the training. An opportunity for all to clarify personal issues was also offered during daily sharing times.As for me it is always a delight to be able to share my love and passion for this process, offering support and care as well as tuition brings this training to deeper planes.Soon I'll be back on the road again, going East, following the footsteps of Bodhidharma; yet with a Zorba stop over in France for red wine and gourmet meals…. Life is to be lived isn't it!
Yet before this a last Evening Event with this Zen Koan: 'Is the moon happy of unhappy?'. Quite some fun ahead!
And…. Check here for Upcoming Events, a lot is happening
Namaste to you all

Yves-rakendra

Returning to the Source – Pune, India

The 7-day Awareness Intensive 'Returning to the source' follow up evening took place just a few days ago; during the evening each participant could share his experience of the Awareness Intensive as well as his experience on being back 'in the world'. For all, it was a harvest of insights, understanding and direct experiences. The evening continued with a dyad on how to integrate these experiences in daily lives.
Intensity was definitely part of this 7-day Awareness Intensive, for participants and staff alike. So much willingness, intention and opening from all paved the way to aliveness as well as moments of pure silence. Joy was also floating around. Care and support from the team took place naturally, lovingly.
Being in contact with these spaces of direct experiencing always brings me to a space of joy and gratefulness. I feel so lucky to be able to support and witness these happenings.
Next is the Awareness Intensive Training has already started on the January 28th. Some participants from this 7-day 'Returning to the source' are taking part in this 12-day training, some team member too and of course new 'faces' have join; from Japan, Korea, Latvia, Italy, Ukraine…. quite a multinational training indeed and for sure an occasion to deepen our understanding of this process. As for me, it will be another opportunity to share my love and passion for this process.

With gratitude to you all

Namaste to you all
Yves-rakendra

From Pune, India

Coming back to the Osho International Meditation Resort in Pune, India is always for me a thrill, a joy and an adventure!
This meditation oasis is something unique. I'm meeting friends from all over the world, enjoying breakfast at 'Zorba the Buddha' by the pool side or quietly sitting at the evening meeting. Groups have also been on the 'laundry list' these last days.
First 'Riding the Bull home' [known as 'Who is in?' here] and a week later, 'Love in Awareness Intensive'. It is quite different to have an international gathering for these courses than a single language one.
On December 20th I'll be starting a weekly evening event, a 'Koan Night' where participants will intend to directly experience a different koan each week. Trust, Sexuality, Beauty, Life, Love…are on the 'menu'.
'Returning to the source' [known as 'Satori' here] will take place in January, followed soon after by the 'Awareness Intensive Training'.
For now I'm enjoying the moment as it comes and also taking part in the new Osho.com website project.
Have fun too!

Namaste to you all

Yves-rakendra