Before I went to the meditation festival, I had practiced meditation for years. The only way to learn meditation is to practice. My personal view on going places is that you do it once. Different people will experience and remember in different ways the same place and event. The memory will evolve over time and change. Now, Two years later I can share a few memories and impressions of the festival.
Osho Afroz has been around for many years. In addition, the summer festival that attracts many people is a large part of it. The resort is a business. It offers practices and meditations during summer months. The festival fee covers lectures and group exercises at that time. Several activities planned at the same time. You may have to choose.
The accommodations are basic. Some people stay in tents and pay daily fee and others rent beds on campus. Some people stay in the tents on the beach free of charge. I stayed in the apartment in the town rather than on campus. 30-minutes-walk was a pleasant way to arrive there in the morning. As an alternative, you can get taxi ride for 5 Eu. Renting a scooter is impossible (they are booked in advance). Some visitors buy the shooters at the continental Europe just to travel to the resort. They drop them off at the island at the end of the stay and still save money.
During festival buffet-style-meals served. You pay some extra money to eat them if you stay off the campus. I had a couple of meals at the resort. It is basic. I had most meals in the restaurants in the town.
The people that come for the festival are interesting. Many have serious psychological issues, which they hope to resolve immediately or some day. If you know how water runs in the river directed not only bu the banks but also by hidden stone, so human conduct is directed by hidden believes and affirmations.
Some people are just curious and want to have fun time or hook up. Some have religious communion. Some treat Osho as divinity to the point of Orthodoxy. They are very serious, change their names, dress Indian. Some are argumentative and missionary. I find them comical in their seriousness.
Many participants want to be mini-Osho themselves. They feel that their devotion, enthusiasm and emotional appeal compensates for their luck of knowledge and understanding. The festival attracts yoga instructors, massage practitioners, psychology enthusiasts, etc. Most of them looking for new tools and new clients. Everybody wants to be a coach now.
If you read Osho, you would find many conflicting ideas, which might start inner debate and your personal transformation. Just remember that life is short and change is ever evolving and never ending. Live it simple and treat life with the sense of humor. Otherwise, it is easy to become angry. The process of transformation will take a long time. Be patient! It is your personal journey, not a group trip.
Whatever your point of view and whatever purpose of your visit is, it is right for you at this time. It is definitely worth visiting at least once. Let it happen.
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