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No Water No Moon: Talks on Zen Stories

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Osho really digs into these stories to show their hidden meanings and how they were used by the masters to bring enlightenment to their disciples. His use of everyday terminology makes this book very easy to follow and carries some very valuable lessons for the heart that is willing to hear them.

An insight into the world of Zen explaind to the level of an amateur. There are many beautiful stories highlighting important points in the most absorbing manner, which any other author would have found very difficult to explain.

I think everybody should read this book irrespective of their religion.

No Water No Moon is, to me, one of the most cogent and hard-hitting of the Osho books. The 10 Zen stories that form the basis of his talks are all like goldmines of wisdom, and Osho digs down to the richest layers to reveal everything. He comes across here at his best; he really respects these stories, and seems even more inspired than usual to impart his wisdom and improve his listeners. Osho's books of general lectures (e.g. the whole Insight for Living series) are all great, but I think he is at his best when commentating on scriptures and stories. "The Buddha Said", "The Mustard Seed" and this book are my favorites in this regard. He never strays from the point, and really works up to the story so that he illuminates it with an enlightening clarity. The stories themselves are just treasures on their own, and his comments double the value. This is one that you should buy while there are still copies available. The Element softcovers are beautifully produced.