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The Book of Secrets

Written by Osho

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1,618 pages, about 32 hours of reading

Body, Mind & Spirit

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About this book

The Book of Secrets is a step by step guide to find the best meditation suitable for you. 112 methods of meditation are described and introduced here with helpful background information to give contemporary people a door to meditation. Reading this book, not only will your outlook on life change, but so will your life. If you want to know more about life and yourself this is your book. Each chapter that focuses on describing specific meditation techniques is followed by a chapter of questions from those who were present during the talks. In most cases, their questions relate to the techniques given in the previous chapter. So, as you start to experiment with a technique, it will be helpful to look into these chapters for some extra hint, some greater depth of understanding, or response to a question that might have arisen for you in your experiments.

Reading guide

Themes, characters and key ideas in The Book of Secrets, written by Chaptra AI.

  • about 8 hours
  • intermediate
  • Uplifting
  • Reflective
  • Instructive

"The Book of Secrets" by Osho is an expansive spiritual guide that meticulously presents 112 ancient meditation techniques, designed to help contemporary individuals discover a suitable path to inner peace and self-realization. Far from a mere theoretical text, it serves as a practical, step-by-step manual intended to profoundly transform one's outlook and life through direct experimentation. Each section detailing a specific meditation method is thoughtfully followed by a chapter of questions and answers from Osho's discourse attendees, offering invaluable clarification, deeper insights, and guidance for common challenges encountered during practice. This comprehensive volume encourages deep introspection and active participation, making it an essential resource for anyone committed to exploring their inner world and unlocking the mysteries of existence.

“Truth is not something outside you. It is something within you. It is not something to be sought, but something to be realized.”

Key themes

Self-realization / Enlightenment
This is the overarching goal of all the meditation techniques presented. Osho argues that true happiness and understanding come from realizing one's true nature beyond the ego and the conditioned mind. The book provides a practical roadmap for this ultimate spiritual awakening, emphasizing direct experience over dogma.
Mindfulness / Awareness
A fundamental principle underlying nearly all 112 techniques is the cultivation of present-moment awareness and mindfulness. Osho guides readers to observe their thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment, thereby creating a space between the observer and the observed, which is crucial for inner transformation.
Practical Spirituality / Experiential Learning
Osho vehemently advocates for a spirituality rooted in direct experience and personal experimentation, rather than blind faith or intellectual understanding. The book is structured as a practical guide, encouraging readers to try out different methods to find what resonates with them, emphasizing that 'doing' is more important than 'believing'.

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