OSHO

In seiner jahrzehntelangen praktischen Tätigkeit entwickelte der spirituelle Meister Osho spezielle Meditationstechniken, die es selbst unter Stress und emotionalem Druck ermöglichen, innere Ruhe zu bewahren. Der Band stellt 50 dieser Techniken vor. Sie wurden zum Teil aus Oshos Sitzungen zusammengetragen und zum Teil seinen Vorträgen entnommen. Der Leser findet in dieser Sammlung Meditationsübungen für die kleinen und großen Krisen des täglichen Lebens. Er lernt Stress zu bewältigen, Stimmungen zu beeinflussen, Beziehungsprobleme zu lindern und sein Liebespotenzial zu stärken. Poetische Texte aus den von Osho gelehrten spirituellen Traditionen des Sufismus, Buddhismus und Taoismus helfen den Übenden weiter auf ihrem Weg.

INTUITION: All people have a natural capacity for intuition, but many times social conditioning and formal education works against it. People are taught to ignore their instincts rather than to understand and use them as a foundation for individual growth and development - and in the process they undermine the very roots of the innate wisdom that is meant to flower into intuition. This book provides many specific exercises and meditations designed to nourish and support each individual's natural intuitive gifts.

INTIMACY: "Hit-and-run" relationships are common in a society that has grown more rootless, less tied to traditional family structures, and more accepting of casual sex. But at the same time, there arises an undercurrent of feeling that something is missing - a quality of intimacy. In this gentle and compassionate guide Osho takes the reader step-by-step through what makes people afraid of intimacy, how to encounter those fears and go beyond them, and what they can do to nourish themselves and their relationships to support more openess and trust.

Awareness: Everyone has experienced moments of awakening when time seems to stop and you are suddenly aware of every movement, every sound, every thought. Awareness, says Osho, is the key to being self-directed, centred and free in every aspect of our lives. In this book, Osho teaches how to live life more attentively, mindfully and meditatively, with love, caring and consciousness.

Ten years have passed since, in the words of his physician, Osho prepared for his departure from the body that had served him for 59 years "as calmly as though he were packing for a weekend in the country." This volume is recognition that the time has come to provide a historical and biographical context for understanding Osho and his work. Who was this man, known as the sex guru, the "self-appointed Bhagwan," the Rolls Royce Guru, the Rich Man's Guru and simply the Master? Drawn from nearly 5000 hours of Osho's recorded talks, we learn the story of his youth and education, of his life as a professor of philosophy, of years travelling and teaching the importance of meditation, and the true legacy he sought to leave behind: a religious religion centred on the act of meditation and the teaching of "Zorba the Buddha."

Gerade in belastenden Situationen ist es wichtig, sich nicht von seinen Emotionen überrollen zu lassen. Wenn wir andererseits unsere Gefühlsseite einfach verleugnen und wegstecken, verletzen und verstümmeln wir uns selbst. Oshos Einsicht in die emotionale Natur des Menschen geht weit über die konventionelle Psychologie hinaus. In diesem Buch weiht er den Leser in die Fähigkeit ein, jeder Situation mit Ruhe und Gelassenheit zu begegnen.

As Osho points out in the foreward to this book, historically, the creative person has been all but forced to rebel against the society. But nowadays, the situation has dramatically changed. In today's world, the ability to respond creatively to new challenges is demanded of everybody, from corporate CEOs to "soccer moms." Those whose toolbox for dealing with life includes only what they have learned in the past from their parents and their teachers are at a distinct disadvantage both in their relationships and in their careers. Making a switch from imitative and rule-bound behavior to creative innovation and flexibility requires a profound change in our attitudes about ourselves and our capabilities." Creativity "is a handbook for those who understand the need to bring more creativity, playfulness, and flexibility to their lives. It's a manual for thinking "outside the box"-and learning to live there as well.

Discover your ability to be brave in times of adversity with Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously--from one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Courage is not the absence of fear, says Osho. It is, rather, the total presence of fear, with the courage to face it. This book provides a bird's-eye view of the whole terrain--where fears originate, how to understand them, and how to call on your inner strength to confront them. In the process, Osho proposes that whenever we are faced with uncertainty and change in our lives, it is actually a cause for celebration. Instead of trying to hang on to the familiar and the known, we can learn to enjoy these situations as opportunities for adventure and for deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Having courage is more than just heroic acts in exceptional circumstances. It's a necessity to lead authentic and fulfilling lives on a day-to-day basis. This is the courage to change when change is needed, the courage to stand up for our own truth, even against the opinions of others, and the courage to embrace the unknown in spite of our fears--in our relationships, in our careers, or in the ongoing journey of understanding who we are and why we are here. Courage also features meditation techniques specifically designed by Osho to help people cope with their fears. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people--along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha--who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

När livet tycks vara fullt av tvivel och osäkerhet söker vi ofta en källa till inspiration: Vad händer om jag fattar beslut om det här, men inte om det där? Det är så man traditionellt har använt tarot, att få svar på frågor om det förflutna och framtiden. I den här leken, Osho Zen Tarot, är fokus istället lagt på själva förståelsen av nuet. Det är ett system som bygger på visdomen inom zen, en visdom som lär oss att händelser i det yttre helt enkelt speglar våra egna tankar och känslor, även om vi inte alltid själva förstår dessa. Boxen innehåller 79 kort och en bok med tolkningar.

Look now at what's given on your side of these printed works, at the place they are being viewed from. Though you have been searching the cosmos from ages, you will never find a Room as spacious, as deep, as high and wide as this. It is the throne room of this majesty; the king of all kings... our Osho.

Olet olemassa vain sen vuoksi, että sinulla on jatkuvasti sellainen tunne, että jotakin on aivan kulman takana, mutta silti et saa siitä otetta; se näyttää olevan aivan lähelläsi, mutta silti ulottumattomissasi. Siemenestä puuksi ei ole pitkä matka. Älä hetkeäkään ajattele, ettet voi tavoittaa totuutta, koska se on niin kaukana asian laita ei ole niin. Mikään ei ole niin lähellä sinua. Totuus on kaikkialla ympärilläsi. Zen ei ole kiinnostunut opinkappaleista. Zenin pyrkimyksenä on auttaa sinua löytämään oma olemuksesi.

With his infallible power of speech, unfailing voice and peculiar thoughts, Osho has captivated the highly intellectual people. This book is the collection of 22 of his selected lectures. Actually, calling them lecture is an injustice to them, they are a blend of lectures and legends, they blend together all the qualities of these two forms. Once we start reading this book, we will not be able to notice the time that is passing, we will be lost in it. The title itself is a symbol that Osho considers everything from a different angle. In this book, he intersected the word religion . He admits to being religious though. For him true religiousness lies in being good, and having a perfect conduct. Have we understood it earlier? Religion has affected the public opinion tremendously. It has influenced the society with views like god, sin and virtue, heaven and hell, resolution of mind, sacrifice, etc. Naturally, such a person will find Osho s thoughts rebellious. It is impossible to come up with such thoughts unless one has studied pervasively, contemplated in depth and has immense intelligence. The peculiar features of Osho"s lectures are his sweet language with continuous flow, humour, and the jokes that he tells in between. Reading the book is like having a conversation with him in real. Even after completing the book we hear his dialogues in our mind. We keep on floating in the same environment for a long time.