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In this comprehensive and practical guide, the secrets of the ancient science of Tantra become available to a contemporary audience for the first ... read full description

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Oct 18, 2007
bad rated it: 5 of 5 stars
this book is about tantra (not sex - that's kama sutra). tantra is about uniting of all of our experience (body, emotions, mind) for the pursuit of a greater purpose, such as spiritual fulfillment. the processes of tantra are highly psychological in nature, so if you like psychology, eastern yoga, esoteric metaphysics, or even just something new on the philosophical horizon, this book has it in concentration. personally, i have read this book 10+ times. this is one of my all-time favorite books More...
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Jul 15, 2010
ICPL added it
When I was a little girl I was traumatize by the film In Cold Blood. You see when it first was aired on network television WMT (now KGAN) chose to show it after 10:30 P.M. My brother Steve and I snuck into the living room to watch it and of course came into the movie as the farm family was being slaughtered. It took a boyfriend forcing me to watch the movie in 1991, to realize that it wasn’t the movie that scared me as much as it was the stuff I let be associated with that film. I had convinced More...
May 29, 2009
Ionia is currently reading it
I usually try to avoid "feel-good" New Age books, mainly because I know that life is not always about feeling good, and I don't want to believe in, or practise, lies and deception, especially towards my own self. Who can want to deceive their own selves?

If you're a truth seeker, or have felt that at many points in your life you have had truths revealed to you that others don't seem to either know or care about; if you feel akin to Indian ways of thought and peaceful living, More...
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Mar 15, 2010
Pamela rated it: 5 of 5 stars
As a Seeker you must learn a much higher code of conduct then just those taught to you as a child. This requires your willingness to integrate many points of view. What wisdom list of books would be complete without at least one more perspective about the divine? Start with your own great spiritual or religious tradition then read the Book of Secrets. Osho speaks fluently in the tradition of all great spiritual teachers - with love, kindness, tolerance and compassion. Tantra is teaching spirit f More...
Nov 27, 2011
Martin rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A good book to reread now and then, but in small doses. Like all wisdom literature it should be taken with a proverbial grain of salt. But there is more powerful insight in this one book than in all the new age babble that lines the self-help shelves. At times contradictory or reductive (Osho's grasp of science is rudimentary), it is the imperfect work of an imperfect mind speaking truths that are difficult to hear and even harder to live. At any rate, the transformation it aims at won't come f More...
Mar 14, 2007
Avinash rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Although I havent read many of Osho books, I have read his Autobiography [http://www.iosho.com/oBook/The%20Life%20Of%20Osho/] (collection and excerpts of his lectures over the yrs about his life) and From Sex to Superconsciousness. One major difference in this book is that his goal in the book is very clear. Its not abstract in any way, its like math- clear cut and concise. He talks about the difference between Yoga and Tantra in the beginning and explains their differing philosophies in a sim More...
Sep 22, 2011
Brad rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book, more than any other that I have found, provides simple practical techniques (112 of them) for breaking through the veil of illusion and entering truth. While the techniques are simple and profound, the author has written over 1,100 pages of commentary that provide context and insight. This is a very readable book. It is the right book for me now. Interestingly, many of its techniques are ones that I had practiced on my own without knowing from whence they came or why I was practicing More...
Jan 01, 2010
Nidongbudong rated it: 5 of 5 stars
The author's musings on the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra. Osho's commentaris on these sutras are based on the translation of Paul Reps rather than the Sanskrit originals. Neverthelss, they are so original in their approach and speak so directly that they warrant study. This is not a book to be read cover to cover. Each sutra suggests a meditation practice. Each meditation practice could occupy one for a lifetime.
Aug 23, 2009
Ed rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This commentary is one of the best I have read from OSHO. It is quite extensive, and to study it properly will require much time, but for those on a quest for spiritual truths and methods of preparing the mind for awakening, this is an excellent resource.
Nov 20, 2008
Moonstar83 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book is like a bible of meaningful thoughts and I turn to it whenever I need support.Anyone who is in search of truth can find something here.I use it as therapy,really helps and provides true wisdom and comfort.
Nov 30, 2009
Randi rated it: 2 of 5 stars
be careful

if you read to much of this or any osho- you might end up looney.

however, there's some good tidbits of wisdom here and there.
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Oct 25, 2011
Sage added it
The most amazing and practical techniques derieved from a 5000 year old Bigyan Bhairav Tantra.
Jun 23, 2010
Kristy is currently reading it
This book will always be on my currently reading list in order to remind myself to breathe.
Dec 28, 2011
Rawiyah rated it: 3 of 5 stars
amazes me this osho

there has a lot of wisdom ,and lots and lots of nonsense !!
Jul 13, 2009
Nynke rated it: 4 of 5 stars
For people that know me and wonder, added for the merits of some of its cool exercises!
Jun 22, 2009
Sharda rated it: 1 of 5 stars
everyone must read it.it explains hundreds of techniques 2 come 2 present moment.
Mar 28, 2009
Pankaj rated it: 5 of 5 stars
easily one of the most well written treatise on tantra and sprituality.
Apr 11, 2011
Jagadeesh added it
This is a practical how-to-do book. Just amazing and a must book for a seeker.
Jan 17, 2011
Suzy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Every form of meditation known to man... for deep thinkers & non-thinkers alike
Apr 01, 2009
Thomas rated it: 5 of 5 stars
the book capable of imparting great insights to a six year old
Jul 08, 2011
Amanda rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Still reading...absolutely incredible teaching. Osho speaks truth...
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Mar 29, 2011
Karamjot added it
must read and different .
Dec 01, 2010
Eneida added it
Read it in Portuguese
Jan 24, 2011
Ward rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Life changing.
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Aug 20, 2010
April rated it: 5 of 5 stars
...a bible
Dec 23, 2010
David rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Gave me a lot to think about.
Nov 26, 2011
Polina rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I picked and chose chapters of it that appealed to me and each one was creating drastic shifts in my perceptions and experiences but somehow the book failed to hold my interest for longer than 1 week. Perhaps I need a little more time to rest where I am before I am again drawn to return to it to continue my transformation.
Aug 18, 2010
Simone rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Up to page 200 or so now. A simply brilliant, clear, and practical close-reading of the Tantra Sutras (only 6 of which have anything to do with sex), plus long aleatory lessons from Osho. Both good for your soul and handy for your new project on Irigaray. Seriouly one of the best "esoteric" books I have ever, ever read.
Oct 07, 2007
Peter rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I know its a huge book, but you have to do more than read this one. Cover to cover, this is a complete work. For those who are just curious, its perfectly alright to skip around to whatever catches your eye.
Feb 28, 2007
john rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Great book so much information. Great gift for someone unfamilar with OSHO.

Great for people wanting to know how to meditate. In this book there are 110+ different methods of mediation to chose from.