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In 1981, the increased tensions around the Poona ashram, along with criticism of its activities and threatened punitive action by the Indian authorities, provided an impetus for the ashram to relocate to the United States.

According to Susan J. Palmer, the move to the United States " appears to have been a unilateral decision on the part of Sheela.

" Gordon ( 1987 ) notes that Sheela and Osho had discussed the idea of establishing a new commune in the U. S. in late 1980, although he did not agree to travel there until May 1981.