Rajneeshpuram

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Rajneeshpuram (also called Rancho Rajneesh) was a religious intentional community in the northwest United States, located in Wasco County, Oregon. Incorporated as a city between 1981 and 1988, its population consisted entirely of Rajneeshees, followers of the spiritual teacher Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho. The town is notable as some of its citizens and leaders were responsible for launching the 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attacks, as well as the planned 1985 Rajneeshee assassination plot, in which they conspired to assassinate Charles Turner, the United States Attorney for the District of Oregon among others. The town faced numerous controversies and conflicts with Oregonians and local authorities. Additionally, the town was known for its World Celebrations which drew thousands of visitors a year.

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