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Summary: The 'Bible' on TANTRA
Review: " He [Osho] proved somewhat prophetic when he told his followers in 1974, "The days of Tantra are coming. Sooner or later, Tantra will explode for the first time in the masses, because for the first time the time is ripe - ripe to take sex naturally."THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, December 7, 1998
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Summary: Utterly Profound
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112 Meditation techniques for us who do not know how to surrender, otherwise we need no techniques. And so, here is from a 5,000 year old text the most amazing techniques, so simple and yet so profound. Ultimately, it is Osho's commentary of over 1100 pages that make this book one I just could not put down. You only need one or two techniques, whichever one works for you. You are an intellectual, you perceive life with the mind, you use one type of technique. You are a person of feelings, of the heart; you use another type of technique. There's just too much profound information to write a review here. I can relate how the mind is not you, thoughts are not you, just as the body is not you, but rather instruments used by our consciousness. To get a glimpse of our consciousness, of our real selves apart from our minds; that is where true peace lies, where the center of the present moment resides. The mind is a process like walking, it is only the movement of thoughts, of waves of energy, stop thinking and we have no mind. The question is how to stop thinking, even for a moment. And so 112 mediation techniques to allow the mind to cease to gain a fleeting glimpse of the consciousness and you will never walk away as the same person ever again. You will be changed, both mentally and physically. The seed can flower, only when it is in touch with itself. The mind accumulates which ultimately allows it to commit intellectual suicide in childlike awareness. Not childish ignorance, but like a child the mind is dropped, only this time it transcends the intellect that has been acquired. This is the best book I have ever encountered on meditation and I can see why Gurdjeff and so many others practiced many of the different techniques. Ultimately the Tao is simply surrendering, you do not need techniques, but the paradox is effort is at first needed to obtain the ability to trash effort: that is the paradox.
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Summary: Best text I have ever read
Review: A profound explanation! This is more of practical stuff than mere academic discussion. You have to have a feel of the author to get the insights..Finally meditation is all about feeling through the heart..where the heart dominates and the head follows!
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Summary: This is "THE BOOK" If you are interested in meditation
Review: After a few vain attempts in understanding meditation finally I have found a source where meditation is explained very clearly and exhaustively. Each chapter contains meditation techniques and each technique is elaborately discussed followed by a chapter on questions on those techniques. This is the manual for any meditator. You can choose the method that appeals to you. And not only is the how to do a meditation exercise explained but the why is also explained. Of course the why is difficult to understand as it is supposed to be something that one can experience and not understand. Generaly people who meditate and teach meditation have no clue why they are doing it. It is just something passed on and followed without thinking. You will have to be very patient and keen to read and digest the discussions. For the past two weeks I am still experimenting with the first chapter on breathing meditations. Enjoy!
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Summary: if there were a galaxy of stars.
Review: all of osho's books deserve more than 5 stars ,from the start to finish he is the one author i give myself to completely, not many have that type of intelligence. Anything he wrote is worthy of deep contemplation and study, as well as humourous as hell.
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Summary: The Book of Books
Review: All the stars in the world, if they were available for this rating! There are no words to describe. Osho talks about body, mind, soul, personal transformation, lies around you and reality deep within you. He explains Tantra sutras as no one has done it before. And if you think Tantra is all about sex, drop this, Tantra is about understanding yourself and the Universe, and if sex is part of it, then it's exactly what it is - part of it. Osho refers to Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, he doesn't judge, he doesn't say someone is right or wrong, he just shows the depth behind their words, depth of an ocean behind one drop of water that words could describe. Osho is outside of all the religions, all dogmas, outside yoga, zen, occult and everything else. I've read Osho before, and could understand some of what he said, I'm re-reading him, and I can understand so much more! I will re-read him again in the future, and I'm sure that I will find a new layer of depth. This book is enormous! I'm no new to esoterics, I've read hundreds of books, and followed many different practices at various stages of my life. But after reading Osho's Book of Secrets, I feel like THIS IS IT. No more searching outside for answers. I've read several negative reviews here, and they amazed me. I respect people's right to have a different point of view, but I feel like these people are either not ready yet, they may not understand what he is saying, or they are simply scared, afraid of the Truth. You just have to read the book itself, don't read the reviews, read the Book! Whether you understand some of it to begin with or the whole of it, agree or disagree, practice for a day or for the rest of your life - there is one thing you can be sure of - you'll never regret the money you've spent on it. It's just one heck of a Book.
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Summary: Lover of Osho
Review: Being a lover of Osho for almost 10 years, I was delighted to stumble upon this book a couple weeks ago while browsing around Amazon.com. The Book of Secrets was recommended to me almost 5 years ago and this is how long it has taken me to find it. It has been my understanding that it was out of print. Whatever the case I'm very pleased to have it now. It is beautiful. I feel like I've received the 'holy grail'... so to speak :)
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Summary: Utterly amazing...
Review: Don't listen to the reviews, pick it up for yourself. Even if you end up hating it, you owe it to yourself to at least check it out. This is a book that changes lives, period. But it's too powerful to be for everyone. It's one of those books that you might receive or buy, let it sit around for months or years w/out even looking at it, and one day pick it up and finally realize how amazing it truly is. Most books philosophize and intellectualize about spirituality; this book (and Tantra as a whole) shows you HOW to get there. Moreover, this book is filled with amazing psychological insight. Even one who isn't necessarily interested in the spiritual aspect should value it just for the incredible insight into human nature and it's habits, compulsions, and tendencies.
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Summary: Single Best Book in the World
Review: I am an avid, wide-ranging reader interested in all subjects. If I lost my personal library with the exception of one book, this is the one book I would not want to lose. Osho is erudite and compassionate, and this book a valuable life-long reference.
The Book of Secrets is both deeply profound and highly accessible, a tribute to the patient practical genius of the author. The 112 techniques for self-discovery could be printed on about 10 pages, and the remaining 1,130 pages are the author's commentary plus questions and answers from a live audience. Whatever life and personal issues you may have, they are addressed by Osho in this book.
The only shortcoming of this book, especially in light of its length, is the absence of an index. Readers may create their own as they read the book the first time.
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Summary: a blessing for mankind
Review: I bought this book in May 2001, in a bookstore in Sebastopol, CA. I still remember taking it from the shelf, reading a bit, and immediately knowing that I was at a turning point in my life, that I was ready for a breakthrough. After years of searching for the truth, this book not only helped me understand what enlightenment is, it helped me getting closer to it, it helped me understand and appreciate life, be grateful for everything I experience. Each time I wake up during a day (that is, I realize that I am alive, I am aware of what is happening, I am present, awake, alive!) I owe the experience to my teachers. Osho is by far the clearest in his explanations of what works and what does not work on the spiritual path. Reading this book helped me understand other great spiritual works as well (and the divine hilarious confusion about them). Whenever I get too caught up in the mind, reading a few pages of this book opens my heart and gives me back my freedom.
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