Author: Osho
Publisher: Jaico
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 280
ISBN/UPC (if available): 817992128X
Description
In The First Principle Osho captures the unique, colorful, seemingly-crazy spirit of Zen through talks on a collection of Zen stories-anecdotes of the often-bizarre interchanges between a master and disciple in the quest for truth.
From these anecdotes, Osho distills Zen’s pragmatic essence for the reader and conveys an alive understanding of its message-the first principle. Authentic truth cannot be said with words, it can only be lived. Speaking to the contemporary, modern reader without robbing these old tales of their magic, charm and humor, Osho reminds us that You are the shrine for the first principle. So the only way is to go within. Turn in. That is what meditation is all about.
In addition to commenting on these stories, Osho also answers questions and tells jokes on topics such as living with the contradictions of life, genuine longing as distinct from spiritual greed, maturity, and how one can be in an authoritative work role. He is constantly challenging us to discover greater self-awareness and consciousness from within.
Contents
CHAPTER 1
Catching the First Principle
CHAPTER 2
Greed Behind Greed Behind Greed
CHAPTER 3
The Only One Who Has Not Talked
CHAPTER 4
Go with the River
CHAPTER 5
Beyond the Prism of the Mind
CHAPTER 6
The Irrational Rationalist
CHAPTER 7
The Song of Sound and Silence
CHAPTER 8
The Profound and the Trivial
CHAPTER 9
You-the Greatest Lie There Is
CHAPTER 10
All Going Is Going Astray