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The Book of Secrets

By Osho
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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.
Language
English
Publisher
Osho Media International
Release date
May 15, 2012
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"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.

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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.

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