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Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic

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I just knew he had some crazy meditation techniques was a bit of a rogue, had 93 rolls royces, accepted sex and i had a few friends who recommended him. Wow, blown away, this is one of the most beautiful books i've ever read! Osho's integrity shines through and yes he is a dangerous man because he's not concerned about beliefs but the truth. And he challenges you deeply, i was a buddhist monk for 3 years and he takes traditions apart 'Buddha wasn't a buddhist' what a one liner. Many buddhist books seem to take a mathematical approach to enlightenment, Osho is a poet. I just cried reading this book, with laughter and joy and hope, i even found myself clapping and shouting 'Yes yes yes!' Sheer delight. I'm hooked.
love and peace

This is a cool book I would also recommend the book An encounter With a Prophet

Of Indian mystics, after Paramhansa Yoganand's Autobiography ofa Yogi, Osho's autobiography stands apart from the convention. Theuniquness of this book is that it is not written by Osho. It is TALKEDby Osho to his intimate pupils and is recorded by them thereafter. And therefore, it provides a freshness in the story. The book reveals many secrets of the life of Osho which I have not found in any of his books. It also details the biblical situation of Osho's birth, his association with other enlightrened masters who recognized his potential when he was very young and took care of him until he attained to enlightentment. Osho's meeting with India's first prime minister Nehru is another very interesting part. Osho's accounts with Nehru surfaces some of the hidden qualities and spirituality of Nehru. At one sight, Nehru recognizes the future potential of young Osho (may be then 14/15 years old only) and asks Osho's companion, Masto Baba , to take care of him. Mosto Baba is one of the three enlightent Masters of a single chain, who, one by one, took care of Osho in succession. The spiritual journey of Osho is very inspirational. In some places he looks like a dare devil: ready take any kind of challenge; and in some accounts he appears to be as humble as one can be.

Here is the story of a man who singlehandedly exposed the lies being forced on humanity, while shining new light on the wisdom books of the past. His life work of synthesizing Science and Religion, Body and Mind, Zorba and Buddha, etc., has once and for all freed the individual to Love themself in totality NOW, completely free of fleeting outside approval. There are many intimate glimpses into Osho the man which help show the path through which he arrived. It is amazing to see a Life guided only by Truth unfold in so many ways. It is an inspiration to know that it has been done. Somebody has lived an authentic Life. And if it can be done by one person, it can be done by anybody. (If you are looking for comments on all of the media-perpetuated images such as Sex-Guru, Rolls Royce Guru, Cult leader, etc..., you will find them responded to by Osho himself.)

For anyone who seeks a fair introduction to one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, Osho, this is the place to begin. Osho never really wrote his biography. This book is a collection of his lectures on different subjects that he addressed to over the course of time.

It adheres to the values of eastern spirituality since Osho was highly influenced by the teachings of Gautama Buddha. He had a flair for simplifying the more complicated issues that human mind, body, and soul is constantly inflicted with in the modern times.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who seeks insight into spiritual (particularly eastern) studies.

I was unaware of all the controversy about this man, and I wish I still was naiive to it. I love osho's books they have helped me so much ...as a younger person, I didnt know about all the bad stuff, or Rajneeshpuram. This book doesnt go too far into THAT, which is good because his teachings were and still are so strong. Some say that this book left out a bunch of stuff ... maybe for good reason. Osho is to YOU what you want him to be. You dont have to wear marroon or orange clothing and go to retreats to experience Osho. Hes right here! OSHO-NEVER BORN NEVER DIED-ONLY VISITED THIS EARTH FROM 1931-1990. And I believe that Sheela poisoned him, she was the one to go to prison for her wrongdoings not Osho.. But maybe it was the government like he thought when he was in jail for 12 days and deported for no real reason. Regardless, he died at age 59. Left his body. Perhaps it was his time to leave that body and come back later on. I love tis book. I have disregarded all the bad stuff Ive read abou him, and focus only what he taught me (and continues to teach me) through his books and words. I wish I could have met him. Namaste.

I have read several of Osho's works. As a mathematician, I find his logic entertaining if not always rigorous. His outlook on the world, and on life, is uplifting.

I discovered Osho when I was "escaping" to Kona, Hawaii, fearing a utility grid collapse on the mainland over the Y2K transition. (Was it Mark Twain who said that life consists of a series of catastrophes, 95 percent of which never happen?) There was a wonderful little book store in Kona called "Middle Earth." I bought their Osho stock out!

Reading Osho's work is like listening to a symphony. Of course, some symphonies are better than others; his books *Joy* and *Courage* are among the best in my opinion. But it's hard to take Osho too seriously, especially when he writes with apparent fondness about the severing of limbs and heads. At that point, the music gets dissonant, and I can only laugh.

I bought *Spiritually Incorrect Mystic* because I was curious about Osho's life. As I read the book, I was not disappointed. I wish I'd had a childhood like his. But in the American Midwest during the 1960s, that was not to be. Failing that, I'm trying to make my adulthood as much like his childhood as I possibly can. I recommend this book, and all of Osho's books. Just don't get too serious about them.

Although this is not an autobiography in true sense (Osho never wrote his autobiography). This book is a collection from several of his talks that fit like an autobiography. If one is a critic of his views, then he will find a lot of stuff that can be criticised. On the other hand if one is a believer, he/she will get ample dose of Osho's wonderful message.
I finished the book in about 6 hours. Once I started reading, I just could not stop myself. I highly recommend this book for all readers. When reading anything by Osho one has to be prepared to face the truth. Osho has a "in your face" approach to everything, and that's what makes him great.

This is the book I took with me on the trip to India, because I found this 'Spiritually Incorrect Mystic' so appealing that I went to visit his place! I want to know more about him and I was not disappointed, because this book is more than stories and records. Yet there are so much more to discover. Whether you are just curious how a guru was brought up, or wanting to seek inspiration from this great guru, do read and enjoy. You will smile and laugh with it.

Osho's teachings continues to expand and reaches millions of people who believe in him and his philosophy. Osho is regarded the most provocative spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. His Autobiography pieced together by his Disciples Sarito Carol Neiman and Ma Yoga Bhakti,provides a delightful glimpse into his life and so does his articles reflect his inner thoughts and outrageous beliefs. His rebellious philosophy, created waves all over the world. He travelled extensively giving his speeches, debated over religious topics and introduced the techniques of Meditation. There are no full stops in the Osho vision, but a helping hand towards understanding ourselves. In his talks, he reflects the message that human mind is put under the microscope as never before, analyzed to the smallest wrinkle. Mind as psychology, mind as emotion, mind as mind/body; mind as moralist, mind as belief; mind as religion, mind as history, mind as politics and social evolution -- all examined, studied, and integrated. The word `Osho' itself means a `healing sound' and he derived this name out of William James `Oceanic' . He exposed hypocrisy and humbug wherever he saw and this Autobiography is like a thorough journal of the most controversial and dynamic personality `Osho' who is said to have been `Never Born, Never Died' by all his followers. I use to read `Osho Times' and have many books of Osho and Osho Speeches video and Music CDs in my collection and believe in `Take the Best, Leave the Rest' - A good pick `Osho's Autobiography' and a Nice Read too!