An ABC of Enlightenment: A Spiritual Dictionary for the Here and Now [Hardcover]

Osho (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2003

Here is a basic and practical language of words and terms that enlighten and empower.

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About the Author

In the 1970s, Osho captured the attention of young people in the West who wanted to experience meditation and spiritual transformation. He went on to become one of the famous, most provocative spiritual teachers of the Twentieth Century. Even after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country in the world. His works include the Osho Zen Tarot (St. Martins, 0312117337,1995) and Awareness: the Key to Living in Balance (Griffin, 0312275633, 2001).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd. (August 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007161484
• ISBN-13: 978-0007161485
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,715,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Osho, known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, continues to inspire millions of people worldwide in their search to define a new approach to individual spirituality that is self-directed and responsive to the everyday challenges of contemporary life. The Sunday Times of London named him one of the '1,000 Makers of the Twentieth Century,' and novelist Tom Robbins called him 'the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ.' For more information about Osho and his work, please visit osho.com.


Osho's teachings defy categorization, covering everything from the individual quest for meaning to the most urgent social and political issues facing individuals and society today.

His unique "Osho Active Meditations" are designed to first release the accumulated stresses of body and mind, so that it is easier to experience the thought-free and relaxed state of meditation. (Meditation -The First and Last Freedom, by Osho)

About his own work Osho has said that he is helping to create the conditions for the birth of a new kind of human being. He has often characterized this new human being as "Zorba the Buddha" -- capable both of enjoying the earthy pleasures of a Zorba the Greek and the silent serenity of a Gautam Buddha.

Running like a thread through all aspects of Osho's work is a vision that encompasses both the timeless wisdom of the East and the highest potential of Western science and technology.

Osho has been described by the Sunday Times in London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by American author Tom Robbins as "the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ."

Biographical:
Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic, ST. MARTIN'S Press, New York, available in multiple languages.


Websites for more information:
http://www.OSHO.com
http://OSHO.com/resort
http://OSHO.com/magazine
http://OSHO.com/shop
http://www.youtube.com/OSHO
http://www.oshobytes.blogspot.com
http://www.Twitter.com/OSHOtimes
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OSHO.International

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely sums up Osho's teaching, July 9, 2005

By 

Swami Antar Urjas (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An ABC of Enlightenment: A Spiritual Dictionary for the Here and Now (Hardcover)

This book contains concise quotes from Osho on a variety of topics. For those who are unfamiliar with him, this is the best possible introduction to his teachings. For seasoned students of Osho, this is a good quick-reference. I am definitely glad I got this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oshos thoughts on words, January 6, 2010

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Sean Sheikh "Sean Sheikh" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The ABC of Enlightenment: A Spiritual Dictionary for the Here and Now (Paperback)

'The ABC of Enlightenment' is not a dictionary but a book on life itself. It defines words, but not without further perplexing the reader. The books goes through a few hundred words and has a paragraph about each one. Don't look for Webster's here-- the definitions are intensely abstract.

One of my favorite definitions was for courage:

"Courage is risking the known for the unknown, the familiar for the unfamiliar, the comfortable for the uncomfortable, arduous pilgrimage to some unknown destination. We never know whether we will be able to make it or not. It is gambling, but only gamblers know what life is."

From 'Absolute' to 'Zen' Osho is never at lack of profoundness. This book is one to buy-- during the tough times in life, we often need a voice that is centered, wise, and forgiving. Osho provides that well.