Acharya Prashant clarifies that modern Vipassana is a recent phenomenon from Burma and not the original teaching of Shri Buddha, which became extinct centuries ago. He argues that observing the breath is often a convenient distraction used to avoid looking at the grosser, more obvious aspects of one's life and behavior. True observation, or Vipassana, should begin with one's actions, such as how one treats a spouse, employees, or animals. He emphasizes that it is hypocritical to watch the breath while ignoring one's greed, restlessness at a traffic signal, or the cruelty involved in one's food choices. Real spiritual observation involves looking at the reality of one's daily life, such as facing one's own reflection after a difficult day at work, rather than seeking a certificate from a retreat to mask an inner lie. Regarding meditation techniques like those of Osho, Acharya Prashant explains that while they may provide a pleasant glimpse of something beyond the self, they are only meant as an introduction. He warns against using these glimpses as a substitute for real change or as a way to temporarily relieve restlessness before returning to habitual, worldly patterns. He notes that even Osho taught that methods must eventually be discarded, comparing them to a boat that is left behind once a river is crossed. Spiritual practice must continuously evolve as the individual progresses; just as a student moves to higher-grade textbooks, a seeker must move beyond initial techniques toward true intimacy with the truth. Ultimately, he suggests that if there is genuine love for the truth, one will naturally find the way to proceed without needing a fixed manual.