The Book of Wisdom: The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism [Hardcover]

Osho (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

First, learn the preliminaries Think that all phenomena are like dreams Examine the nature of unborn awareness Let even the remedy go free on its own

India has given great fits to the world. Atisha is one of those great gifts. Meditate on Atisha, listen to his advice; it is of immense value. It is not a philosophy . . . it is a manual of inner transformation. It is the book that can help you grow into wisdom. I call it the Book of Wisdom. -Osho

These seven points of mind training are fundamental to the teaching and practice of Buddhism. Originally taken to Tibet by the eleventh-century Indian mystic Atisha, they are presented and explained here in unique style by Osho, one of our greatest modern spiritual teachers.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Readers unfamiliar with Osho may remember him by his earlier name, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and by the image of him grinning from behind the window of one of his many Rolls-Royces at the ashram he founded in Oregon. Controversy and legal problems led him to return to his native India and eventually to change his name to Osho. The author died in 1990, but his followers carry on his teachings and continue to publish his voluminous writings. This book takes the Seven Points of Mind Training by Atisha, an 11th-century Tibetan mystic, as the starting point for Osho's reflections. The title is misleading, since the text and the question-and-answer sessions have more to do with Osho's own point of view than Tibetan Buddhism, and his is, at times, a very eccentric perspective. Mixed in with some fairly standard insights into spiritual practice are overt criticisms of many religious traditions and their followers as well as a peculiar penchant for jokes, many of them off-color. It seems the title is designed to cash in on the current interest in Tibetan Buddhism, and it would be a shame if it distracts the curious from the many worthy titles on the subject currently available. Not recommended.DMark Woodhouse, Elmira Coll., NY
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Review

Osho (1931-1990) is a contemporary mystic whose life and teachings have influenced millions of people of all ages, and from all walks of life. He has been described by the Sunday Times in 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. He is also known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, with an approach to meditation that acknowledges the accelerated pace of contemporary life. His unique "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 -- (unknown)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 436 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862047340
• ISBN-13: 978-1862047341
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,785,379 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

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LIFE CHANGING!, November 11, 2001

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BEIJING M ZHU (TIANJIN China) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Wisdom: The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism (Hardcover)

This book is for the bold!

It will change your life and once you take control of your life anything is possible.

If you are in a matrix - controlled by religion, government etc. this book will help set you free.

If you want to stay where you are in life, don't real this book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely refreshing..., October 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Wisdom: The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism (Hardcover)

Now I know why he got into so much trouble...a free spirit if ever there was one. For confirmation, read the book, then look into Osho, the man.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything about Tibetan Buddism you never cared to ask, November 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of Wisdom: The Heart of Tibetan Buddhism (Hardcover)

Any religion you pick, if you are looking for a real insight from a fresh spring, turn to Osho. Tibetans no exceptions, and you will inevitably enjoy this. Careful, though: it is designed to suck you in, and, low and behold, you will fall in love with Osho. You just have to research into what has been done to him throughout his lifetime to see what might happen to you.