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The Rajneesh sannyasin community in Fremantle
Get PDFIn the early eighties, the world media depicted the emergence of a spiritual movement popularly known as the Orange People, or Rajneeshees. Dedicated to an Indian guru, named Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, they dressed in orange-coloured clothes, wore a wooden beaded-necklace with a photo of the Bhagwan on it and called themselves sannyasins, a term traditionally related to Indian religious discipleship. The spectacular nature of this movement invited the attention of the media and indeed, generated much interest, particularly in their sexual practices. As with other media inspired fashions, the movement appeared quickly and seemingly disappeared as quickly. Rajneesh was extirpated as a unique person in much the same way that superstars pass in and out of the world. Most scholarly work on the subject considers Rajneesh and the Orange People to be a product of their time, the media effectuating the primary evolution of the group.
During this time, Fremantle in Western Australia became a major centre for the movement. Using interviews with 21 sannyasins still living in Fremantle, this study documents the rise, expression and demise of the sannyasin community in Fremantle. The interviews illuminate the development of the movement from its earliest days in India to its high point in Oregon, as being in everyway consistent with a normal corporate growth facilitated by its presence in media. While the media’s interest has declined, the movement itself has not gone away. Sannyasins now are not doing anything radically different from what they used to do. Their social and professional relationships appear to have remained largely the same throughout all the publicity highs and lows and the rise and the fall of the movement. The informants as a group offer a perspective that seems to reflect the wider society and the broad de-centring processes associated with the development of post WWII globalisation.
The thesis concludes that it may be more useful to consider the movement as being a symptom of globalisation with characteristics that can be found throughout all developed countries. Only the Orange People’s 15 minutes of fame has come and gone and it continues to have a presence, even in its invisibility
Catalog of books, recordings and other gifts of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Get PDFCatalog of books, videotapes, and other recordings by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh compiled by the Rajneesh Meditation Center. The title, date of publishing, and a brief excerpt or description are provided for the various records. Circled as a point of reference is the text regarding the first Sannyasin city, as this was compared to the city of Rajneeshpuram
Press release on Rajneesh improvements to the town of Antelope
Get PDFA statement by the Rajneesh Foundation regarding new developments on the Rajneesh property. Robert G. Davis, government representative acting as spokesperson for the Rajneesh Foundation, explains their desires to help the community. The Foundation proposed digging its own well to supply water and help with water shortages. They are further stated to have been taking steps to make its developments attractive and beneficial to the town of Antelope. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
Rajneesh Foundation coordinator's meeting notes
Get PDFNotes from a Rajneesh Foundation's Coordinators meeting covering various topics, updates and current events within the Rajneeshpuram community. Some sections of the notes are highlighted, generally noting the more violent side of the Rajneesh, such as their beliefs that laws can be stretched in order to protect the Bhagwan, the war they are in against bureaucrats, and justice for being cheated out of money. The notes close stating that they are to be shredded after use. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
'Two Years Of Politics From City Council to Congress' news article on the towns of Antelope and Rajneeshpuram
Get PDFAn article written in the Rajneesh Times on Swami Krishna Deva's evolution in American politics, from the point of view of the Rajneesh community. It describes the battle between the residents of Antelope and the citizens of Rajneeshpuram over incorporation. The article closes with the promise on behalf of the Rajneesh to continue participating in the process and their intentions to become further involved in local politics. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
Brochure and Registration form for the 1982 Rajneesh festival
Get PDFA brochure and registration materials for the Rajneesh Foundation's First Annual World Celebration, later called the World Festival. Also included are descriptions of the events, programs being offered, registration rules and a brief outline of all other potential needs. Within the brochure are various methods of payment and pricing for the week long celebration. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
Letter to Bob Oliver thanking him for attending a meeting with Rajneeshpuram leaders
Get PDFLetter from Ma Anand Sheela, President of the Rajneesh Foundation, to Bob Oliver, legal counsel to Governor Atiyeh. The letter expresses gratitude on behalf of the Rajneesh to Bob Oliver and others, for attending a lunch meeting and providing their expertise in planning the July festival. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
'Rajneesh: facade or fact?' news article
Get PDFA newspaper article by Bill Driver from the Dalles Weekly Reminder covering many of the rumors surrounding the commune. The author attempts to explore the actions of the Rajneesh and the reasons for their behavior. He notes that the Rajneesh claim to be simple farmers, leaving the town of Antelope alone, as well as the general temperament of the community. Included within the article are several different statements from locals and photographs from within Rajneeshpuram. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
'Escape...The Orange Way' Rajneesh Newsletter
Get PDFAn article by Dean C. Halverson titled, 'Escape...The Orange Way,' from the SCP Newsletter of February-March 1982. This newsletter was issued by the 'Spiritual Counterfeits Project,' a Christian group connected to Campus Crusade for Christ that was dedicated to exposing religious frauds. The author provides a skeptical take on the teachings, standards and beliefs within the Rajneeshpuram commune. It describes the purpose of the self-sufficient city and how one can become a disciple to Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. The text further explains the Rajneesh Foundation's intention to expand the city of Rajneeshpuram. The article was intended to warn others about the dangers of Rajneesh beliefs. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
Rajneesh Coordinators meeting minutes
Get PDFPhotocopied minutes from the meeting of Coordinators at the Rajneesh organization near Antelope, Oregon, on November 14, 1982. The minutes provide information about developments in the Rajneesh community. Included are volunteer requests, proposals, reminders regarding upcoming events and proper land use, as well as general announcements within the Ashram. A highlighted and circled section notes that Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh 'wants 10,000 positive people here which will multiply to 100,000'. This item was a part of the papers of Bob Oliver, Governor Atiyeh's legal counsel
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