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Osho Books

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Osho (1931–1990), born Chandra Mohan Jain, was an Indian mystic and spiritual teacher known for his teachings on meditation, love, and consciousness. His discourses covered a wide range of spiritual traditions and modern psychological insights.

Known for: Meditation: The First and Last Freedom

Books by Osho

Meditation: The First and Last Freedom

Meditation: The First and Last Freedom

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In this book, Osho presents meditation as a natural state of awareness rather than a technique. He explains how meditation can be integrated into everyday life, offering practical guidance and insights drawn from his discourses. The work emphasizes freedom from conditioning and the discovery of inner silence.

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The Nature of Mind

The human mind is a magnificent instrument, but it has forgotten its place. In truth, the mind is meant to serve consciousness, not rule it. When you identify with thoughts, memory, and conditioning, you live in a dream woven by the past. That is why silence feels foreign—it threatens the mind’s hab...

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Freedom from Conditioning

What the world calls civilization is, in essence, programmed consciousness. Since birth, every society molds you through language, belief, and fear. You are taught to fit in, not to be aware. Religion gives names to your ignorance, and politics exploits it. The first rebellion of meditation is to dr...

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Osho (1931–1990), born Chandra Mohan Jain, was an Indian mystic and spiritual teacher known for his teachings on meditation, love, and consciousness. His discourses covered a wide range of spiritual traditions and modern psychological insights.

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