How should Osho's Book of Secrets be read?

[playdoh]

I already asked this in a post today but it was part of another question so let me ask specifically here,

In Oshos book he says to practice each technique (of the 112) for 3 days and then if it resonates with in do for 3 months.  If we did each technique for 3 days and possibly 3 months it'll take forever to finish the book. So is that how it should be read anyways? Thx

[Shanmugam]

@playdoh no.. Just complete the book.. but make it slow  .. The actual spiritual practice happens when you read the book. Allow his words to work on you and just read with open mind. Once you complete the book, you may have more clear idea on what to do.

Also read this excerpt from Osho:

My way of meditation is very simple. There are one hundred and twelve methods of meditation. Out of all of those I have chosen the most simple – the most easily done. I call it witnessing.

The moment you witness something you become separate from it, you are the witness, the thing becomes an object – the witnessed.

If you are walking on the road, and you are also witnessing that you are walking – not going along just like a robot, mechanical, everyday habit, the road is known, the legs know it, you can even walk with closed eyes. But walking with absolute alertness every step, every fall of a leaf, every ray of the sun, every bird flying in front of you, fully alert… slowly, slowly, you become aware that you are not the body that is walking, you are something inside which is witnessing.

Once you have witnessed your body, you have got the knack of the method.

Then you start witnessing your thoughts – sitting silently, just watching the rush of thoughts, not interfering, not saying, “This is good. This is bad.” Not justifying, not appreciating, no judgment… non-judgmental witnessing, just like the mirror. Anybody passes by, the mirror reflects it; that’s all, it makes no comment.

Strangely enough, when you stop making comments on the thoughts, they begin to stop; your comments keep them alive. Once you are simply a mirrorlike witness, thoughts disappear, and you become aware of a deeper layer, of emotions, moods, which are very subtle. You are not even aware many times that you are sad. You are often not aware of what your emotional state is – it is very deep, there is a thick layer of thoughts. When thoughts have stopped, then you become aware of a very subtle breeze – and there is a great joy to see it pass. The method remains the same – you remain a witness without judgment.

First body, second mind, third heart. And the fourth happens on its own.

I call my way the fourth way because after the third you cannot do anything.

Once your emotions and moods disappear, suddenly there is a quantum leap – the witness has nothing to witness anymore. It comes home. It witnesses itself. It becomes both the seer and the seen, the object and the subject, and for the first time you have unity. This experience of absolute organic unity of your consciousness has been called by different names – moksha, nirvana, liberation, enlightenment, illumination. Whatever word you choose makes no difference.

But this is the ultimate peak, this is the ultimate goal of human life.

So my method is very simple. You need not even sit to do it. You can do it anywhere – walking on the street, sitting in the bus, sitting in the plane, eating, even sleeping. When you are going to sleep you don’t fall asleep suddenly, it takes a few minutes; just watch how the sleep comes in. Slowly, slowly, you will see sleep coming in, and as your witnessing becomes deeper there comes a moment when you can see that the whole night you are asleep yet still alert.

I have tried almost all one hundred and twelve methods. That list is exhaustive, there is no possibility of adding a single method more. You can make a method of combinations, but those one hundred and twelve are exhaustive.

Out of them all I have chosen witnessing, because most of them are based on this in different ways. ”

– The Last Testament Volume 4: Chapter 15 by Osho

[playdoh]

@Shanmugam cool thanks

[Shin]

@Shanmugam what are the top 3 books of Osho for you ?

[Ether]

@Shin You can read enlightenment books all your life and not be liberated. You need experience to awaken...

[Shin]

9 minutes ago, Ether said:

@Shin You can read enlightenment books all your life and not be liberated. You need experience to awaken...

Don't worry about that, I just like Osho

[Neo]

Great Stuff

[Shin]

«The fourth happens on its own»

 

[Shanmugam]

2 hours ago, Shin said:

@Shanmugam what are the top 3 books of Osho for you ?

The path of meditation - http://www.baytallaah.com/bookspdf/171.pdf

My way the way of white clouds  - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/My_Way_The_Way_of_the_White_Clouds.pdf

Empty boat - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/The_Empty_Boat.pdf

Just read these three books. Don't listen or read to any other guru until you finish these three.. Make it slow and enjoy reading the books, without feeling any hurry to finish them.. You will get more clarity on the path after reading these three books.Let me know how you feel after you finish those books.  

They are free download links... and people think he is a rich man's guru  (he said that once, by the way. But with different meaning)

[Shin]

Just now, Shanmugam said:

The path of meditation - http://www.baytallaah.com/bookspdf/171.pdf

My way the way of white clouds  - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/My_Way_The_Way_of_the_White_Clouds.pdf

Empty boat - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/The_Empty_Boat.pdf

Just read these three books. Don't listen or read to any other guru until you finish these three.. Make it slow and enjoy reading the books, without feeling any hurry to finish them.. You will get more clarity on the path after reading these three books.Let me know how you feel after you finish those books.  

They are free download links... and people think he is a rich man's guru  (he said that once, by the way. But with different meaning)

They are free because he's dead no ?

Or did I miss something.

Thank you.

[Shanmugam]

@Shin thats a good question..  ... Just read the books. Fortunately, he is dead now!

[Shin]

2 minutes ago, Shanmugam said:

@Shin thats a good question..  ... Just read the books. Fortunately, he is dead now!

Why read the books if you can just touch my head and transmit me godliness.

I'm sure it's faster if I take the next plane ... 

[Shanmugam]

3 minutes ago, Shin said:

Why read the books if you can just touch my head and transmit me godliness.

I'm sure it's faster if I take the next plane ... 

Sorry, I can't do that.. Try going to people who claim to do that 

[Ether]

1 hour ago, Shin said:

Don't worry about that, I just like Osho

if so, go ahead

[Shin]

I think i'll read them online, 40€ for one book is a bit too much

[Achilles79]

On 2/22/2018 at 8:47 PM, Shanmugam said:

The path of meditation - http://www.baytallaah.com/bookspdf/171.pdf

My way the way of white clouds  - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/My_Way_The_Way_of_the_White_Clouds.pdf

Empty boat - https://www.oshorajneesh.com/download/osho-books/responses_to_questions/The_Empty_Boat.pdf

Just read these three books. Don't listen or read to any other guru until you finish these three.. Make it slow and enjoy reading the books, without feeling any hurry to finish them.. You will get more clarity on the path after reading these three books.Let me know how you feel after you finish those books.  

They are free download links... and people think he is a rich man's guru  (he said that once, by the way. But with different meaning)

Hi Shanmugam, 

I accidentally came across this forum a month ago and your reference on these three books of Osho. Firstly, thank you very much for referring them. I started reading those books in the same order given and began to experience a greater calmness as I continue reading them. I finished reading the Empty Boat yesterday. However, I would like to continue reading Osho's books. Your guidance and further reference to the books would be very grateful. Thank you. Appreciate your help!.