The article discusses the works of the greatest book lover from India, the controversial mystic, provocative dynamics, the 20th-century insatiable reader, the owner of the Lao Tzu library in Pune.
Who is Osho?
Osho Bhagwan Sri Rajneesh is an Indian spiritual leader who preached the eclectic doctrine of Eastern mysticism, individual devotion and freedom.
As a young intellectual, he absorbed ideasreligious traditions of India, studied and taught philosophy, was a spiritual mentor, practiced social asceticism. The basis of his teachings was dynamic meditation.
Path with Osho
The fire of the master is a skillful bold impromptu.His unconventional assistance to people in attaining the divine nature is striking in the number of followers. Meditation on the transformation of consciousness, reflections on individual development and socio-political problems are reflected in popular print publications.
Books are not written by him, they are transcribed.based on his reasoning. The ease of reading captures the process of thinking, awakens the depths of consciousness. Books Osho - a list of the foundations of life, as they are called by his supporters. The study of Rajneesh's thoughts instantly concentrates attention, which facilitates the search for an answer and gives rise to a new way of being.
Osho: Zen here and now
At the meetings, Osho spoke about world religions andexercises, based on Zen, which is not writing or theory, but a direct reference to obvious things. The main role of meditation in personal and collective growth is revealed in conversations. Especially the topic is reflected in the collections:
- Roots and Wings (1974).
- “Zen Tops” (1981-1988).
- “The Zen Manifesto: Freedom from Oneself” (1989).
A good start for a transcendental experience.incorporated in the system of an illustrated deck of cards with a guide book “Osho. Zen Tarot. The game concentrates a person on the awareness of the present moment, the important thing that gives clarity to what is happening inside. Collectors will appreciate the artistic presentation of the follower of the master Deva Padma.
Interpreting the mystical experiences of Buddha, Jesus andLao Tzu, Rajneesh speaks about the concept of mind and time, through meditation teaches not to identify with them. Psychological teachings of Osho - Zen, awakening from a dream.
Two-volume collection "Golden Future"
Those who are concerned about tomorrow, this seriesConversations should not be overlooked. A lot of discourses are devoted to the global nature and perspective of humanity, which confirms the popularity of this book by Osho. The list of the collection consists of 2 volumes:
- "Meditation: The Only Way."
- "Freedom from the past."
Here Rajneesh sees a person in a new society,built on the principles of meritocracy, where the qualification of voters for the posts of government would be the highest dominant. The ideas voiced by him about a single world constitution affect the reorganization of the structure of society, government and education.
According to Osho, the arrival of the new world is inevitable, sothe death of the old is inevitable, where the model of misunderstanding is created specifically for the oppression of guilt to be the main trump of the people. He says that people cannot be equal and each person is unique, and he calls the idea of equality the most destructive thing that could penetrate the human mind.
Silent music
Дискурс о внутреннем духовном рождении вышел в 1978, the topic is viewed in different aspects. Inspired by the life of the poet-mystic Kabir, Osho talks about his work. The title of the series, “Divine Melody,” is devoted to the poet’s spiritual experience at the time of enlightenment, as the mystic identified the inexplicable feeling that visited him, which became the core of Osho’s book.
List discourse complement the teachings on the transformation of the energy of the ego(internal poison) in honey (blessing). He explains that evil (lower) can transform into good (higher). Osho regards compassion as a symphonic ringing of anger, and love is a refined response of sex. The conversation is interesting statements about the female beginning, here it pays special attention.
The collection contains reflections on Christian theology and theologians, the latter he considers superficial with respect to the interpretation of the Bible.
According to him, the main cause of all the problemsdifficulties, dilemmas and conflicts is nothing but the mind. Osho calls for understanding its nature and regularity through meditation. Here he answers questions about homosexuality, selfhood, the difference between ego and self-confidence.
Insight quotes
«Причины внутри нас самих, снаружи только excuses. " The meaning of life can change rapidly, and for this one statement of Osho is enough. Rajneesh quotes carry the meaning of universal wisdom. He brilliantly defines what courage, enlightenment, the happiness of being yourself, loneliness and many human aspects are. Exposure brochures are often a desktop accessory. The basis for the collections was the incredible love of people for the teachings of Osho. Quotes help unlock consciousness, leave the logical familiar world, see the environment from a different angle: “Only an unhappy person tries to prove that he is happy; only a dead person tries to prove that he is alive; only a coward tries to prove that he is a brave man. Only a man who knows his lowland, trying to prove his greatness. "
Universal, exciting master systemimpromptu permeated with sparkling humor, paradoxes and the true essence, sometimes brought to the point of absurdity. Inquisitive mind to study the creativity of other, no less famous figures, gave rise to his genius.
What did you study, what were your favorite books by Osho?Rajneesh’s list is completely diverse, one of the most readable people on the planet. You can list the sources of his inspiration for a long time. In his collection there are Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, Naimi, Chuang Tzu, Plato, Omar Khayyam, Aesop, Ouspensky, Suzuki, Rama Krishna, Blavatsky
Recommendations for reading
There are enough prints to helpchange life, but they are not permeated with that special melody, conscious changes, happiness and freedom, like the books of Osho. The list of recommendations was chosen to shock the sleeping mind:
- "Love. Freedom. Loneliness". Provocative discourse is devoted to radical and intellectual views on this trinity of the title.
- "Book of Secrets."A practical guide to the secrets of the ancient science of tantra. Rajneesh gives a clear understanding that meditation is more about mentality than about technique. These pages reflect the wisdom of the intelligence of the meaning of life.
- "Osho: Emotions."Discourse on the nature of emotions and far beyond. Through 30 years of experience, the master offers alternative techniques for their simple understanding. Reading guarantees light penetrating the hidden corners of its own unique individuality.
- "The sound of one hand clapping." The last thing that was recorded before Osho entered silence (1981). Zen-book for people open and susceptible to the truth of things.
The education of the philosopher, the ability to build long improvisations on the proposed topic, brought Rajneesha deserved fame, for he was able to see the obvious from a different, unexpected side.
