Making Love: A Sacred Experience
Making love is perhaps one of the most misunderstood aspects of human existence. For centuries, religious institutions have cast a dark shadow over this natural expression of intimacy, labeling it as sinful and shameful.
Yet, as the mystic Osho reveals, lovemaking can be transformed into a sacred, meditative experience that elevates both partners to new heights of consciousness and connection.
Consider how most people approach physical intimacy today – rushed, guilt-ridden, and mechanical. This hurried approach stems from deep cultural conditioning that has taught us to view our sexuality as something to hide, to rush through, to get over with quickly.
But what if we could shift this perspective entirely? What if we could approach lovemaking with the same reverence we reserve for our most sacred rituals?
The journey begins with creating the right environment. Just as a temple holds a specific energy conducive to meditation, couples should dedicate a special space solely for their intimate encounters.
This room becomes a sanctuary, free from the mundane conflicts and tensions of daily life. The atmosphere should be carefully crafted – soft candlelight replacing harsh illumination, gentle incense perfuming the air, creating an ambiance that speaks to all the senses.
Preparation of the body and mind is equally important. Taking a bath before entering this sacred space isn’t merely about physical cleanliness; it’s a ritual of purification, a conscious transition from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This intentional approach helps partners leave behind the day’s concerns and enter a space of pure presence and connection.
The art of foreplay takes on new meaning in this context. Unlike the typical male experience where sexuality is concentrated in one area, a woman’s entire body is an erotic landscape waiting to be explored.
This understanding calls for patience, awareness, and a deep appreciation for the subtle energies that build between partners. The key element that transforms this physical interaction into a meditative experience is the practice of witnessing.
Imagine four beings present in the room – the man, the woman, and their respective inner witnesses. These witnesses observe without judgment, like mirrors reflecting pure awareness.
This dual consciousness – being both participant and observer – creates a unique alchemy. The witness maintains awareness while the body moves through its natural rhythms, creating a bridge between the physical and the spiritual.
Osho suggest that women’s should mostly be on the top of a men while making love, when the woman takes the more active role, it allows for a natural synchronization of arousal and pleasure, leading to the possibility of simultaneous orgasm – a moment when individual boundaries dissolve into unified consciousness.
But the journey doesn’t end with the peak experience. The valley orgasm, a concept from Tantra, reveals itself in the quiet moments after initial climax. Like the space between musical notes that gives meaning to the melody, this subtle experience can only be accessed through patient, aware presence. Partners remain connected, allowing their energies to dance in the quieter registers of pleasure.
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The afterplay becomes as important as the prelude, with gentle massage, music, or dance helping to integrate the experience. Throughout all phases, the witness consciousness remains steady, observing without attachment.
This consistent practice of awareness eventually allows practitioners to access similar states of ecstasy through meditation alone, demonstrating the profound connection between sexuality and spirituality.
Through this approach, lovemaking becomes a path to maturity, intelligence, and emotional freedom. It naturally dissolves negative emotions like jealousy and anger, replacing them with compassion and understanding.
The practice proves its worth through the transformations it brings to both partners’ lives, enriching not just their intimate moments but their entire way of being in the world.
In essence, this teaching offers a radical reframing of human sexuality – not as a source of shame or a mere physical release, but as a doorway to the divine, a path to meditation, and a means of accessing deeper dimensions of consciousness. It invites us to reclaim our intimate experiences as opportunities for spiritual growth and genuine connection.
This is a thoughtful blog post about this profound topic from Osho’s discourse. The article has been edited for length and clarity.
