No Water No Moon: Talks on Zen Stories (Paperback)

by Osho (Author)

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"... the most refreshing, cleansing and delightful books I could imagine. It is a book which will never cease to be a comforting companion." -- Yehudi Menuhin

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In No Water No Moon, Osho reveals the essence of Zen in all its beauty and mystery. Full of absurdities and humor this book is about sudden enlightenment-that supreme moment when we cease struggling to understand with our minds matters beyond the mind and jump wholeheartedly into the abyss. Osho also confides about the most profound love, the love we come to know when we finally become one with love itself. He offers us deep insights into ourselves, our individual natures and the universe in which we live.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Element Books; 6th edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852304901
• ISBN-13: 978-1852304904
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,500,017 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the nicest books on Zen explained in simple terms, November 30, 1998

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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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Osho provides a master's depth of view to the meaning behind, September 30, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Bangor, Maine - USA) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Osho, June 27, 2006

By	johnnyqb (United States) - See all my reviews

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.