I believe the reason I found the Tao so profound was the notion of residing in the mystery and unknown and finding such bliss in the present.
Through my studies however, I will say the one piece of literature, that has left a mark on me, was the Tao Ti Ching. The more I've attempted to understand this life and reality, the more difficult it's been for me to live. They say, "those who know, say nothing at all" - or something along those lines - which begs the question, are inspirational speakers and leaders simply just flapping their wings and fluffing their egos? I don't know, but then again I'm becoming more content, not knowing - therein lie the mystery.
It's easy to get catapulted into ones beliefs because a book, quote, or interview sparked your attention, but the deeper you dig into those individual's lives, you will undoubtedly find fault somewhere. Personally, after "attaching" myself to a number of spiritual leaders and inspirational figures over the years, I'm starting to realize that nobody really knows the answers - or at least the answers I think I've been urning to understand (i.e., the meaning of life and how one should live). I've never actually looked into Osho much, but I was aware of his "cult-esque" stature in the spiritual / philosophical community.
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