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Meditation
The first upgrade to meditation since Buddha's time
In this essential meditation handbook for the 21st century, Osho turns the traditional notion of meditation practice on its head. Meditation: The First and Last Freedom shows that meditation is not a spiritual discipline separate from everyday life in the real world. In essence, it is simply the art of being aware of what is going on inside and around us. As we acquire the knack, meditation can be our companion wherever we are-at work, at play, at rest.
Meditation contains practical, step-by-step guides to a wide variety of meditation techniques selected by and/or created by Osho, including the unique OSHO Active Meditations which deal with the special tensions of contemporary life. Recognizing that it's almost impossible for most people these days just to stop and sit silently, these meditations - including the Osho Dynamic Meditation and Osho Kundalini Meditation - begin with one or more stages of vigorous physical activity. This brings our physical and mental energies to a peak, so that the following silence is easy -- leaving us alert, refreshed, and newly energized.
Newly revised and resized into a handy portable format, Meditation is the perfect text to begin or continue exploring the joys of meditation.
In this essential meditation handbook for the 21st century, Osho turns the traditional notion of meditation practice on its head. Meditation: The First and Last Freedom shows that meditation is not a spiritual discipline separate from everyday life in the real world. In essence, it is simply the art of being aware of what is going on inside and around us. As we acquire the knack, meditation can be our companion wherever we are-at work, at play, at rest.
Meditation contains practical, step-by-step guides to a wide variety of meditation techniques selected by and/or created by Osho, including the unique OSHO Active Meditations which deal with the special tensions of contemporary life. Recognizing that it's almost impossible for most people these days just to stop and sit silently, these meditations - including the Osho Dynamic Meditation and Osho Kundalini Meditation - begin with one or more stages of vigorous physical activity. This brings our physical and mental energies to a peak, so that the following silence is easy -- leaving us alert, refreshed, and newly energized.
Newly revised and resized into a handy portable format, Meditation is the perfect text to begin or continue exploring the joys of meditation.
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First published January 1, 2004
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Osho
4,353 books6,779 followersRajneesh (born Chandra Mohan Jain, 11 December 1931 – 19 January 1990) and latter rebranded as Osho was leader of the Rajneesh movement. During his lifetime he was viewed as a controversial new religious movement leader and mystic.
In the 1960s he traveled throughout India as a public speaker and was a vocal critic of socialism, Mahatma Gandhi, and Hindu religious orthodoxy.
Rajneesh emphasized the importance of meditation, mindfulness, love, celebration, courage, creativity and humor—qualities that he viewed as being suppressed by adherence to static belief systems, religious tradition and socialization.
In advocating a more open attitude to human sexuality he caused controversy in India during the late 1960s and became known as "the sex guru".
In 1970, Rajneesh spent time in Mumbai initiating followers known as "neo-sannyasins". During this period he expanded his spiritual teachings and commented extensively in discourses on the writings of religious traditions, mystics, and philosophers from around the world. In 1974 Rajneesh relocated to Pune, where an ashram was established and a variety of therapies, incorporating methods first developed by the Human Potential Movement, were offered to a growing Western following. By the late 1970s, the tension between the ruling Janata Party government of Morarji Desai and the movement led to a curbing of the ashram's development and a back taxes claim estimated at $5 million.
In 1981, the Rajneesh movement's efforts refocused on activities in the United States and Rajneesh relocated to a facility known as Rajneeshpuram in Wasco County, Oregon. Almost immediately the movement ran into conflict with county residents and the state government, and a succession of legal battles concerning the ashram's construction and continued development curtailed its success.
In 1985, in the wake of a series of serious crimes by his followers, including a mass food poisoning attack with Salmonella bacteria and an aborted assassination plot to murder U.S. Attorney Charles H. Turner, Rajneesh alleged that his personal secretary Ma Anand Sheela and her close supporters had been responsible. He was later deported from the United States in accordance with an Alford plea bargain.[
After his deportation, 21 countries denied him entry. He ultimately returned to India and a revived Pune ashram, where he died in 1990. Rajneesh's ashram, now known as OSHO International Meditation Resort and all associated intellectual property, is managed by the Zurich registered Osho International Foundation (formerly Rajneesh International Foundation). Rajneesh's teachings have had a notable impact on Western New Age thought, and their popularity has increased markedly since his death.
In the 1960s he traveled throughout India as a public speaker and was a vocal critic of socialism, Mahatma Gandhi, and Hindu religious orthodoxy.
Rajneesh emphasized the importance of meditation, mindfulness, love, celebration, courage, creativity and humor—qualities that he viewed as being suppressed by adherence to static belief systems, religious tradition and socialization.
In advocating a more open attitude to human sexuality he caused controversy in India during the late 1960s and became known as "the sex guru".
In 1970, Rajneesh spent time in Mumbai initiating followers known as "neo-sannyasins". During this period he expanded his spiritual teachings and commented extensively in discourses on the writings of religious traditions, mystics, and philosophers from around the world. In 1974 Rajneesh relocated to Pune, where an ashram was established and a variety of therapies, incorporating methods first developed by the Human Potential Movement, were offered to a growing Western following. By the late 1970s, the tension between the ruling Janata Party government of Morarji Desai and the movement led to a curbing of the ashram's development and a back taxes claim estimated at $5 million.
In 1981, the Rajneesh movement's efforts refocused on activities in the United States and Rajneesh relocated to a facility known as Rajneeshpuram in Wasco County, Oregon. Almost immediately the movement ran into conflict with county residents and the state government, and a succession of legal battles concerning the ashram's construction and continued development curtailed its success.
In 1985, in the wake of a series of serious crimes by his followers, including a mass food poisoning attack with Salmonella bacteria and an aborted assassination plot to murder U.S. Attorney Charles H. Turner, Rajneesh alleged that his personal secretary Ma Anand Sheela and her close supporters had been responsible. He was later deported from the United States in accordance with an Alford plea bargain.[
After his deportation, 21 countries denied him entry. He ultimately returned to India and a revived Pune ashram, where he died in 1990. Rajneesh's ashram, now known as OSHO International Meditation Resort and all associated intellectual property, is managed by the Zurich registered Osho International Foundation (formerly Rajneesh International Foundation). Rajneesh's teachings have had a notable impact on Western New Age thought, and their popularity has increased markedly since his death.
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June 8, 2011
Love Osho books. This is his second book I've been reading and I absolutely loved them. They help you to look yourself in a different way and understand that all changes in the world starts with us. We accept ourselves, we love ourselves and respect ourselves. After that comes complete peace. What is the main thing in the world that people are looking for. Peace and happiness.
July 11, 2014
The only thing I liked about this book was his encouraging one to 'go crazy' before meditation.
Other than that, I felt if I didn't meditate precisely as he instructed, I would go insane.
Other than that, I felt if I didn't meditate precisely as he instructed, I would go insane.
March 23, 2007
Osho's ideology is one of the hundreds mythical ideologies which exist in our world. In this ideology osho puts each man instead of God and he tries to define the completed and highly spiritual soul as a god. To become a perfect soul, you should love unconditionally and thoroughly. He thinks of mind as a big obstacle for your faith .You should put your mind aside so that you could start meditation.
July 22, 2010
I believe that the book could have half of its size, without loosing any content. Having said that, it is a good book to retrieve some ideas on how to meditate. Just read it in diagonal.
August 1, 2024
Dejando a un lado su secta (sé que este punto es difícil), tengo que decir que, exceptuando dos ejemplos que da en el libro que me dejaron un poco torcidita, he disfrutado muchísimo de esta lectura que recopila todas las enseñanzas sobre meditación que Osho impartió en múltiples conferencias.
Es, posiblemente, el libro que más me ha enseñado, hecho entender y puesto en palabras lo que no sabía explicar sobre esta poderosa práctica.
Creo que esta lectura es mucho más interesante y enriquecedora si ya estás inmerso en la meditación que si aún no la has experimentado. Sea como sea, léanlo!
September 7, 2011
The first half of the book felt most relevant and "enlightening" to me. Some good ideas and alternative practice structures for people who struggle to get into a regular sitting practice.
January 7, 2009
Osho rules.
July 21, 2014
An A to Z book of meditation from the Master of Masters.don't just read it..own it!!
May 8, 2012
Love + Meditation = Compassion :))
December 11, 2012
A objective look of meditation, acting as the eye of the storm where you can focus your discipline and attention. Found it straight forward and helpful.
April 20, 2022
I love self help books and am always eager to build my knowledge around mental health self care. Right from the start, this book acknowledged that we live in unprecedented times and we need to do things differently then in the past.
This book presented information about meditation history, benefits of practice and tips to bring in more awareness. This was not any new information for me but for someone starting out, would likely be helpful.
The Osho meditations recommended seems to follow a kundalini style of energy flow theory. Also incorporated in this book are meditation practices on chakras, breath, sound, light/dark, touch etc and the sections provide some information on each.
Overall, I found this book just ok. I found the practices seemed to invoke more anxiety then simply sitting and being. There just seemed to be so much in each meditation practice.
3/5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book presented information about meditation history, benefits of practice and tips to bring in more awareness. This was not any new information for me but for someone starting out, would likely be helpful.
The Osho meditations recommended seems to follow a kundalini style of energy flow theory. Also incorporated in this book are meditation practices on chakras, breath, sound, light/dark, touch etc and the sections provide some information on each.
Overall, I found this book just ok. I found the practices seemed to invoke more anxiety then simply sitting and being. There just seemed to be so much in each meditation practice.
3/5 stars
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
January 17, 2016
I bought this book not knowing anything about meditation or the self or whatever spirituality is about. In fact I don't know what made me buy it. I didn't even like books at that time. BUT I'M SO GRATEFUL I DID. Osho's simple words shook my perception of life to its core. I tried a some of the meditations techniques but quickly dropped. I found myself more interested in the philosophy and the author's ideas about the self, society and religion. I still come back to this book once a while. Highly recommended.
March 29, 2010
good meditation strategies, straight to the point..
January 30, 2011
i will be reading this again. :)
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May 21, 2011
Must Real for Every human being
March 15, 2012
thoroughly enjoyed this book which taught me you can meditate anywhere, anyhow, anyway...
January 29, 2013
Osho as usual is a person who always gives you the truth in your face!
April 12, 2023
Une dhe meditimi ,ne kete faze qe jam dhe si pershkruhet aty, do jemi dy drejteza paralele. 😅
October 18, 2024
The first book I’d recommend to anyone interested in meditation. Techniques intended for the modern man.
August 8, 2013
Reseña cortesía de The Itzel Library
Cuando nos hablan de meditación, seguro que nos imaginamos estar sentados, inmóviles y totalmente concentrados en algo. Alejándonos de todos los ruidos, de lo que nos perturba y hacer que nuestra mente se quede en total silencio...
En esta guía, Osho nos cuenta que no es precisamente así como tenemos que meditar. Nuestra mente parlanchina no se va a callar así como así, entonces tenemos que aprender a fluir con nuestros pensamientos. A acariciarlos, verlos, sentirlos. A reconocer a cada uno de ellos de modo que llegado un momento, seamos capaces de diferenciar uno de otro, de ver sus pausas y en lugar de hacer que nuestra mente se quede en blanco, llenarla de todo lo que nos rodea, fluir con nuestro interior sin callar todo.
Sé que Osho no es del agrado de todos, pues sus ideas difieren mucho de lo que nosotros como occidentales, creemos o conocemos. Por ejemplo, van a encontrar un apartado donde nos habla del "Yo". Del Ego.
Estoy segura que muchos de ustedes han escuchado los términos del Yo y el Super Yo. O El EGO y el SUPER EGO. Para el caso, da lo mismo. Y se han de preguntar cuál es la diferencia entre uno y otro. A mí me gusta explicarlo en términos del "angelito y el diablito". Cuando queremos hacer algo y tenemos una vocecita que nos dice: ¡SÍ, VE POR ELLO! Mientras que la otra dice: ¡NO LO HAGAS!
Para Osho, los occidentales tendemos a alimentar tanto el ego, que terminamos perdiéndonos. Recordemos primero que nuestras culturas, unas más que otras, tienden a ser individualistas, a diferencia de las orientales que se van más hacia el colectivismo. Entonces, sin prejuicios, dejemos que Osho nos cuente lo que cree del ego. Para él, desde el momento en que somos arrancados del vientre materno, nos vemos en la necesidad de aprender el mí, mío, tú, yo. Y enaltecemos el YO como algo puramente natural y necesario. De ese modo, nuestro ser deja de fluir con lo que lo rodea, deja de ser parte de un todo y por ende, se le complica meditar.
La meditación, no es un proceso, ni es una técnica. En el momento en que hacemos algo mecanizado, deja de ser meditación. Por eso, nos dice Osho, los científicos nunca podrán conocer a Dios (el Dios en el que él cree, porque muchos científicos tienen su propia idea de Dios) y difícilmente podrán llegar a meditar. ¿La razón? Cuando se estudia una ciencia, se nos pide como requisito tener la capacidad de "abstracción". Es algo que realmente se tiene que hacer si queremos ser buenos en nuestro trabajo. Ser capaces de concentrarnos tanto en algo. Por eso nos dice él que los científicos terminan siendo distraídos.
Para leer esta guía hay que tener cero prejuicios y decidir intentar hacer algo antes de tildar de loco a al pobre de Osho. Las diversas técnicas que trae el libro van desde una buena sesión de risa hasta las más complicadas con nombres raros y que necesiten un tipo de música especial.
Mientras leía este libro, yo que soy una obsesa que leer varios libros a la vez, estaba leyendo un libro donde uno de los personajes suele hacer deportes y mencionaba que mientras corre, alcanza un gran estado de paz. Me llamó especialmente la atención eso porque en esta guía de Meditación, hay un apartado donde nos mencionan que cualquier cosa puede ser meditación. Y que los corredores suelen alcanzar un cierto estado de paz mental mientras practican. Sorprendente. Me entraron ganas de correr de vez en cuando, aunque con lo floja que soy, creo que mejor buscaré otro método... haré hiking :D
En fin, si leen esta guía, vayan con la mente abierta a descubrir nuevas posibilidades. Lo peor que puede pasar es que termines riéndote de lo que dice aquí y ¿sabes qué? Cuando ríes, no puedes pensar. Sólo fluyes. Meditas. Así que, a reír se ha dicho.
*El material fue enviado por la editorial a cambio de una reseña honesta. Nuestros comentarios se basan únicamente en nuestra lectura, no percibimos ningún tipo de remuneración por ellas.
Cuando nos hablan de meditación, seguro que nos imaginamos estar sentados, inmóviles y totalmente concentrados en algo. Alejándonos de todos los ruidos, de lo que nos perturba y hacer que nuestra mente se quede en total silencio...
En esta guía, Osho nos cuenta que no es precisamente así como tenemos que meditar. Nuestra mente parlanchina no se va a callar así como así, entonces tenemos que aprender a fluir con nuestros pensamientos. A acariciarlos, verlos, sentirlos. A reconocer a cada uno de ellos de modo que llegado un momento, seamos capaces de diferenciar uno de otro, de ver sus pausas y en lugar de hacer que nuestra mente se quede en blanco, llenarla de todo lo que nos rodea, fluir con nuestro interior sin callar todo.
Sé que Osho no es del agrado de todos, pues sus ideas difieren mucho de lo que nosotros como occidentales, creemos o conocemos. Por ejemplo, van a encontrar un apartado donde nos habla del "Yo". Del Ego.
Estoy segura que muchos de ustedes han escuchado los términos del Yo y el Super Yo. O El EGO y el SUPER EGO. Para el caso, da lo mismo. Y se han de preguntar cuál es la diferencia entre uno y otro. A mí me gusta explicarlo en términos del "angelito y el diablito". Cuando queremos hacer algo y tenemos una vocecita que nos dice: ¡SÍ, VE POR ELLO! Mientras que la otra dice: ¡NO LO HAGAS!
Para Osho, los occidentales tendemos a alimentar tanto el ego, que terminamos perdiéndonos. Recordemos primero que nuestras culturas, unas más que otras, tienden a ser individualistas, a diferencia de las orientales que se van más hacia el colectivismo. Entonces, sin prejuicios, dejemos que Osho nos cuente lo que cree del ego. Para él, desde el momento en que somos arrancados del vientre materno, nos vemos en la necesidad de aprender el mí, mío, tú, yo. Y enaltecemos el YO como algo puramente natural y necesario. De ese modo, nuestro ser deja de fluir con lo que lo rodea, deja de ser parte de un todo y por ende, se le complica meditar.
La meditación, no es un proceso, ni es una técnica. En el momento en que hacemos algo mecanizado, deja de ser meditación. Por eso, nos dice Osho, los científicos nunca podrán conocer a Dios (el Dios en el que él cree, porque muchos científicos tienen su propia idea de Dios) y difícilmente podrán llegar a meditar. ¿La razón? Cuando se estudia una ciencia, se nos pide como requisito tener la capacidad de "abstracción". Es algo que realmente se tiene que hacer si queremos ser buenos en nuestro trabajo. Ser capaces de concentrarnos tanto en algo. Por eso nos dice él que los científicos terminan siendo distraídos.
Para leer esta guía hay que tener cero prejuicios y decidir intentar hacer algo antes de tildar de loco a al pobre de Osho. Las diversas técnicas que trae el libro van desde una buena sesión de risa hasta las más complicadas con nombres raros y que necesiten un tipo de música especial.
Mientras leía este libro, yo que soy una obsesa que leer varios libros a la vez, estaba leyendo un libro donde uno de los personajes suele hacer deportes y mencionaba que mientras corre, alcanza un gran estado de paz. Me llamó especialmente la atención eso porque en esta guía de Meditación, hay un apartado donde nos mencionan que cualquier cosa puede ser meditación. Y que los corredores suelen alcanzar un cierto estado de paz mental mientras practican. Sorprendente. Me entraron ganas de correr de vez en cuando, aunque con lo floja que soy, creo que mejor buscaré otro método... haré hiking :D
En fin, si leen esta guía, vayan con la mente abierta a descubrir nuevas posibilidades. Lo peor que puede pasar es que termines riéndote de lo que dice aquí y ¿sabes qué? Cuando ríes, no puedes pensar. Sólo fluyes. Meditas. Así que, a reír se ha dicho.
*El material fue enviado por la editorial a cambio de una reseña honesta. Nuestros comentarios se basan únicamente en nuestra lectura, no percibimos ningún tipo de remuneración por ellas.
June 2, 2021
A disorganized, but useful rumination on meditation.
There are few things you need to know before reading Meditation: The First and Last Freedom. First is that this is from Osho, who was the leader of the controversial commune made infamous by the Netflix documentary Wild, Wild Country. Though there are cultish undercurrents to his writing (just read the other comments), the bulk of his work is really good and works on its own separate from his commune stuff – I mean, hey, it was the 70s and early 80s when that stuff was pretty popular.
Second, this work seems to be mostly dictated from speech, so there are all the characteristics of speech: circular organization, conversational tone, tangents, and so forth. It also includes Osho’s own idiosyncrasies—his own unique terminologies for meditation such as “no-mind” for mindfulness, a term itself that would not catch on until much later.
What makes Osho a relevant writer on meditation—or mindfulness—is that he is able to so clearly articulate the connections between the traditional Eastern rhetoric about mediation with modern Western psychology.
In most readings about mediation, one gets either one or the other—Western or Eastern. Osho can infuse both so that, for example, the reader can understand the bond between the ego and what it means to achieve “oneness.” I’m not saying that this is the best way to understand meditation, just that Osho is the best I’ve seen in discussing both in one sitting. By reading Osho, one feels the lure of Eastern mysticism combined with logical reasonings.
Now for the book: it is a hot mess. I would not recommend this as anyone’s first book on meditation as it promises itself as a guide to meditation, but it does little in the way of introducing one to the fundamental concepts of meditation in any real organized way.
If I had to organize the book, I’d say that it’s organized into three parts.
The first part is dedicated to Osho’s own unique brand of meditation practice. In my opinion this is an extremely esoteric form that I would not recommend for new beginners (or at all) and was also made infamous in the Netflix documentary. But as Osho himself says, anything can be a mediation, so one shouldn’t feel compelled to do them.
The second and most useful part is Osho’s ruminations of the various forms of popular meditation practices such as sitting meditation, walking meditation, listening meditation. This is where the tome truly shines as a valuable work. Though Osho does recommend some good techniques, this part of the book is mostly where he describes the value in each of the different types of meditation and how each can lead a person to live in a more mindful state.
The third part seems to be taken from a live question and answer session which is interesting, but random.
Meditation has been around for thousands of years. Thinkers and writers of mediation have also been around for the same time. As an American, there is just a hard barrier at gaining all that knowledge that is wrapped in allegory, metaphor, and religious speak. What makes Osho a valuable source is that he works to bridge that gap by making all that mysticism palatable and understandable to Western society.
There are few things you need to know before reading Meditation: The First and Last Freedom. First is that this is from Osho, who was the leader of the controversial commune made infamous by the Netflix documentary Wild, Wild Country. Though there are cultish undercurrents to his writing (just read the other comments), the bulk of his work is really good and works on its own separate from his commune stuff – I mean, hey, it was the 70s and early 80s when that stuff was pretty popular.
Second, this work seems to be mostly dictated from speech, so there are all the characteristics of speech: circular organization, conversational tone, tangents, and so forth. It also includes Osho’s own idiosyncrasies—his own unique terminologies for meditation such as “no-mind” for mindfulness, a term itself that would not catch on until much later.
What makes Osho a relevant writer on meditation—or mindfulness—is that he is able to so clearly articulate the connections between the traditional Eastern rhetoric about mediation with modern Western psychology.
In most readings about mediation, one gets either one or the other—Western or Eastern. Osho can infuse both so that, for example, the reader can understand the bond between the ego and what it means to achieve “oneness.” I’m not saying that this is the best way to understand meditation, just that Osho is the best I’ve seen in discussing both in one sitting. By reading Osho, one feels the lure of Eastern mysticism combined with logical reasonings.
Now for the book: it is a hot mess. I would not recommend this as anyone’s first book on meditation as it promises itself as a guide to meditation, but it does little in the way of introducing one to the fundamental concepts of meditation in any real organized way.
If I had to organize the book, I’d say that it’s organized into three parts.
The first part is dedicated to Osho’s own unique brand of meditation practice. In my opinion this is an extremely esoteric form that I would not recommend for new beginners (or at all) and was also made infamous in the Netflix documentary. But as Osho himself says, anything can be a mediation, so one shouldn’t feel compelled to do them.
The second and most useful part is Osho’s ruminations of the various forms of popular meditation practices such as sitting meditation, walking meditation, listening meditation. This is where the tome truly shines as a valuable work. Though Osho does recommend some good techniques, this part of the book is mostly where he describes the value in each of the different types of meditation and how each can lead a person to live in a more mindful state.
The third part seems to be taken from a live question and answer session which is interesting, but random.
Meditation has been around for thousands of years. Thinkers and writers of mediation have also been around for the same time. As an American, there is just a hard barrier at gaining all that knowledge that is wrapped in allegory, metaphor, and religious speak. What makes Osho a valuable source is that he works to bridge that gap by making all that mysticism palatable and understandable to Western society.
March 27, 2017
Since the book is written by directly converting Osho's discourses, it has repetitions of same thoughts as if someone is talking to you. You might like it sometimes but other times it's just redundant. IF someone is talking to you then it happens naturally, the person repeats himself when he sees you loosing the thought or may be he comes back to original thought. But in book it becomes boring. As you have already read it. Also there are contradictions like in one chapter it says Mind and body are same, mind is just extension of body. Treat mind just as your body. And in another section it says Mind and body are different.
But still the book is great for those who want to start meditation. Books tells you Meditation is not concentration its different. To summarize Osho has read all books on meditation till his time and this can be called a summary of those all. Especially "Vigyan Bhairav Tantra" or 112 meditations by Shiva. In last few chapters books summarizes meditation as witnessing oneself. And with this discipline one can reach deeper state of bliss with No-mind. Awareness-Witnessing-No Mind. The three step process to bliss. The book can also be used as a practical guide for those who want to meditate regularly.
But still the book is great for those who want to start meditation. Books tells you Meditation is not concentration its different. To summarize Osho has read all books on meditation till his time and this can be called a summary of those all. Especially "Vigyan Bhairav Tantra" or 112 meditations by Shiva. In last few chapters books summarizes meditation as witnessing oneself. And with this discipline one can reach deeper state of bliss with No-mind. Awareness-Witnessing-No Mind. The three step process to bliss. The book can also be used as a practical guide for those who want to meditate regularly.
August 15, 2016
This book was a huge influence in the way I see and experience meditation. Before this book I thought that meditation was kind of a TABU or something that you achieve by doing Yoga or aromatic candles. Now I understand the true meaning of meditation, meditation means to always watching your surroundings but more important, watching yourself inside. You don't need any posture to achieve that state you just have to close your eyes and open your ears. So I am more than thankful to this great author, Osho to open my mind and every persons mind that reads him.
July 31, 2013
A great how-to book for meditation. He also tells meaningful stories that make you think. Over all, you can't go wrong reading Osho books. He has great insights and wisdom that will challenge and help you to step out of your comfort zones.
June 10, 2013
Loved it.
A lot was said with great insight.
Time to put this knowledge into practical use.
Peace and Love <3
A lot was said with great insight.
Time to put this knowledge into practical use.
Peace and Love <3
January 28, 2015
Algumas passagens e frases muito interessantes que nos ficam na memória.
Para quem queira praticar meditação será sem duvida um excelente livro.
Para quem queira praticar meditação será sem duvida um excelente livro.
March 22, 2021
Am cumparat cartea cu gandul de a invata mai multe despre meditatie si de a incepe sa o practic. Cartea are doua parti: in prima parte povesteste despre ce inseamna meditatia si apoi in partea a doua sunt tehnici de meditatie. Sunt foarte multe. Problema e ca dureaza fiecare in jur de 6o minute si sunt foarte specifice. Pentru cineva care e la inceput de drum cu meditatia nu o recomand sincer. Probabil o sa revin la ea dupa ce voi practica mai mult meditatia. Pentru incepatori nu mi se pare prea buna. Daca esti incepator(sau nu neapart) si esti dispus sa respecti o meditatie de 60 minute pas cu pas e ceea ce cauti aceasta carte.
November 14, 2020
Ma asteptam la mai mult de la cartea asta.. comparand cu celalalte.
Aparent.. a fost conceputa pentru a-si transmite propriile metode de meditatii si doar cateva ‘instructiuni’ in ale vietii.
Constientizarea, de-automatizarea raman in prim-plan; condimentand cu ‘end your day right, go crazy, exagerate’ a creat Meditatii.
O carte prea stufoasa pentru cata informatie transmite.
O recomand doar daca esti addicted to meditation sau vrei sa-ti upgradezi cultura generala. 🤓
#33(3)
Aparent.. a fost conceputa pentru a-si transmite propriile metode de meditatii si doar cateva ‘instructiuni’ in ale vietii.
Constientizarea, de-automatizarea raman in prim-plan; condimentand cu ‘end your day right, go crazy, exagerate’ a creat Meditatii.
O carte prea stufoasa pentru cata informatie transmite.
O recomand doar daca esti addicted to meditation sau vrei sa-ti upgradezi cultura generala. 🤓
#33(3)
August 24, 2018
مدیتیشن یعنی بودن..یعنی نظاره گر خودمان و ایفای نقشمان در زندگی باشیم
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