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Informationen zum Autor Alan Jacobs has made a lifelong study of mysticism and is a regularly published author and poet. He is an accomplished and highly respected anthologist as the editor of Poetry for the Spirit and Peace of Mind ; the author of The Essential Gnostic Gospels and When Jesus Lived in India ; and several titles in the Sacred Texts series: Tales from Rumi , The Gnostic Gospels and The Upanishads . Osho is one of the best-known and most provocative spiritual teachers of our time. The Sunday Times of London has named him one of the “1,000 Makers of the Twentieth Century.” The novelist Tom Robbins has called him “the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ.” Nearly two decades after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers around the world. Klappentext Osho is one of the best-known spiritual teachers of our time. The Sunday Times named him one of the '1,000 makers of the twentieth century'; the novelist Tom Robbins has called him 'the most dangerous man since Jesus Christ'. Nearly two decades after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers around the world. This inspiring compendium of spiritual wisdom and insight offers a way for everyone to access the enlightening message of the Buddha as Osho offers his unique take on his teachings, with a wisdom and wit that make it a wonderful read. When you engage with Osho's writing, you feel as if he is speaking to you. His conversational style is fluid and engaging, and while his acute perception often comes as a delight and a surprise, his shrewd insights will stay with you always. Whether he is discussing a complex philosophy, or the teachings of a great mystic, Osho always approaches the subject with his own distinctively irreverent, thought-provoking and inspiring perspectives. Covering subjects including Belief, Responsibility, Relationships, Doing Good and the Power of Consciousness, this is a book that offers real insight into leading a more spiritual life now. Zusammenfassung An inspiring overview of the core spiritual teachings and philosophies of Osho—the world-renowned mystic who has been hailed as one of the “1,000 makers of the twentieth century” ( The Sunday Times ) Osho is one of the best-known spiritual teachers of our time. Nearly two decades after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers around the world. This inspiring compendium of spiritual wisdom and insight offers a way for everyone to access the enlightening message of the Buddha as Osho offers his unique take on his teachings, with a wisdom and wit that make it a wonderful read. When you engage with Osho's writing, you feel as if he is speaking to you. His conversational style is fluid and engaging—and while his acute perception often comes as a delight and a surprise—his shrewd insights will stay with you always. Whether he is discussing a complex philosophy, or the teachings of a great mystic, Osho always approaches the subject with his own distinctively irreverent, thought-provoking and inspiring perspectives. Covering subjects including Belief, Responsibility, Relationships, Doing Good and the Power of Consciousness, this is a book that offers real insight into leading a more spiritual life now....
