The Psychology of the Esoteric (2nd ed.) | Free Book
Insights into Energy and Consciousness
In this early record of his talks and conversations with seekers, Osho
shares the foundational underpinnings of his work in a systematic,
straightforward, and accessible way. What does he mean when he talks
about "consciousness?" And how does this consciousness differ from the
bundle of anxieties, rationalizations, plans, and remembrances that
fill most of our everyday thoughts? Does consciousness evolve and grow
as we mature, or is it somehow timeless and eternal, merely waiting to
be discovered? Or is it maybe both? If free will and awareness of
death are what sets us apart as human beings from the animals, what
are our responsibilities in deciding what choices to make, both
individually and in relation to the world in which we live? As Osho
puts it, "To be or not to be? To do or not to do? To do this or to do
that? 'No choice' is not possible. If we do not choose, then we are
choosing not to choose; it is a choice. So we are forced to choose; we
are not free not to choose. The dignity, the beauty and the glory of
humans is this consciousness. But it is a burden also. The glory and
the burden come simultaneously the minute you become conscious. Every
step is a movement between the two. With man, choice and conscious
individuality come into existence. You can evolve, but your evolution
will be an individual endeavor. You may evolve to become a buddha or
you may not. The choice is yours." The intellectual rigor and
precision of these talks are reminiscent of Osho's days as renowned
debater and university professor. And at the same time, as always in
his work, the mysterious, the unknowable, that which cannot be put
into words, is honored on every page. Readers who are new to Osho's
work will discover the science behind his revolutionary active
meditations, and why he feels they are urgently needed for
21st-century human beings. Those who have wondered what all the "sex
guru" hype is about will learn how he views sex energy as an essential
seed that, rightly nourished, will flower into meditation. Readers
drawn to the book by the "esoteric" aspect of its title will benefit
from his explorations of astral bodies, kundalini, and the
significance of dreams - although some might find a few favorite
fairytales and sacred cows challenged along the way. And, last but not
least, longtime readers of Osho may find, in this precise and succinct
yet comprehensive presentation of his work, the "click" that brings
new insight and depth to familiar, much-loved texts.
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- Title: The Psychology of the Esoteric (2nd ed.) | Free Book
- Author: Steven
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