The Book of the Books, Vol 2

Osho calls the incomparable Dhammapada sutras of Buddha, "the book of books." He explains that these sutras are concerned with every aspect of man's unawareness, and that Buddha's whole message is devoted to the raising of our consciousness. To enter into the Dhammapada with Osho is to witness a deep friendship of enlightened masters. These sutras were compiled by Buddha's disciples to contain the essence of all his teachings. This was the last turning of the Wheel of Dharma, 2,500 years ago. Osho's commentaries on these sutras set the Wheel of Dharma in motion again. Osho also answers questions from disciples and other seekers in alternate discourses all generously sprinkled with stories, personal anecdotes and, of course, a multitude of jokes.

notes

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Later published as part of Osho Books on CD-ROM.

Later published as part of The Dhammapada, namely, The Dhammapada, Series 2

time period of Osho's original talks/writings

July 1, 1979 to July 10, 1979 : timeline

number of discourses/chapters

10   (see table of contents)

editions

The Book of the Books, Vol 2 Discourses on The Dhammapada of Gautam the Buddha Year of publication : 1983 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation International ISBN 0-88050-514-1 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 319 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : First edition: December 1983 - 10,000 copies. © Copyright 1983 Rajneesh Foundation International. Size : 177.8 x 108 x 19 mm Author as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Published by: Ma Anand Sheela M.M., D.Phil.M., D.Litt.M.(RIMU), Acharya Editing: Ma Prem Asha Direction: Ma Yoga Pratima, M.M., D.Phil.M.(RIMU), Arihanta Design: Ma Prem Tushita Extracts from The Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha, translated by Thomas Byrom, are reprinted with kind permission of the publishers, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, and Wildwood House Ltd., London. Text ©1976 Thomas Byrom. Library of Congress Catalog Number 82-50462 Printed in U.S.A. Introduction: Sw Krishna Prem

table of contents

edition 1983 chapter titles		discourses
		event	location	duration	media
1	The Wisdom of Innocence	1 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 45min	audio
2	Drink to the Full and Dance	2 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 55min	audio
3	And Travel On	3 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 54min	audio
4	Spread the Rumor!	4 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 45min	audio
5	In the Litter of the Wayside	5 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 45min	audio
6	This Is It	6 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 36min	audio
7	Does the Spoon Taste the Soup?	7 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 48min	audio
8	God Loves Laughter	8 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 43min	video
9	Sowing Seeds of Bliss	9 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 51min	audio
10	The Law - Ancient and Inexhaustible	10 Jul 1979 am	Buddha Hall, Pune	1h 54min	video