The Book of Wisdom

Based on the Seven Points of Mind Training by the 11th-century Buddhist mystic Atisha, The Book of Wisdom removes the dust of tradition that has gathered around meditation, conveying the essential science and methodology of the practice with a freshness and spontaneity that is rarely found in contemporary spiritual works. The book is a guide for inner discipline and transformation that is also highly accessible, incorporating light, often humorous question-and-answer sessions between Osho and his audience that help listeners make the practical connection between spiritual theory and meditation as a lifestyle. In 28 talks alternating between commentaries on Atisha and responding to questions, Osho takes us into a world of wisdom.     1. Atisha the Thrice Great     2. The Lilies in the Field Are Enlightened     3. Sitnalta and the Seventeen Chakras     4. The Last Chance to Rebel     5. Sowing White Seeds     6. Sannyas Is for Lions     7. Learning the Knack     8. Krishnamurti's Solo Flute     9. Watching the Watcher     10. Miracles Are Your Birthright     11. Expelled from the World     12. Buddha in the Supermarket     13. Don't Make Wicked Jokes     14. Gurus and Etceteranandas     15. The Smokeless Flame     16. The University of Inner Alchemy     17. Wake Up the Slave     18. Dropping Out of the Olympics     19. The Three Rung Ladder of Love     20. Diogenes and the Dog     21. Vagabonds of the Soul     22. The Greatest Joke There Is     23. Consciousness Is Total, Pure Energy     24. Bring in the New Man     25. We Are Ancient Pilgrims     26. The Illogical Electron     27. The Soul Is a Quest     28. Be a Joke unto Yourself Osho is known around the world for his pioneering contribution to meditation - the science of inner transformation - with the unique approach of his "Osho Active Meditations" acknowledging the accelerated pace of the contemporary world and bringing meditation into modern life. ©1979 Osho International Foundation ¿ 2025 Osho International Foundation

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  www.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.  Biographical: Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic, ST. MARTIN'S Press, New York, available in multiple languages. Websites for more information: OSHOtimes.com  OSHO.com YouTube.com/OSHOinternational Instagram.com/OSHOinternational