The Book of the Secrets, Vol 5

An in-depth and practical explanation of the 112 meditation techniques of Shiva, on which the science of Tantra is based. Conveniently arranged according to different senses and chakras, there are step-by-step meditation techniques for every man, woman and child. Techniques include: watching the gap between two breaths; watching one's moods; being aware of oneself as the one who senses; focusing attention on the third eye; making love without a partner. Meditation techniques for every possible facet of day-to-day life and an invaluable companion for every meditator.

notes

This book was later published as part of Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series and Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Second Series, also available as a boxed set, Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Two Vol. Boxed Set, which included a deck of 112 cards. Subsequently published as part of a single volume called The Book of Secrets.

time period of Osho's original talks/writings

Jul 25, 1973 to Nov 8, 1973 : timeline

number of discourses/chapters

16

editions

The Book of the Secrets, Vol 5 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1976 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN 0-88050-029-8 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 437 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : First edition December 1976, 5,000 copies. Size : 222 x 144 x 37 mm Author as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Published by Ma Yoga Laxmi Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha Editor: Ma Prema Veena Art work: Sw Govinddas Printed by Syed Ishaque, Sangam Press Ltd., 17 B Kothrud, Poona 411 029, on paper supplied by Chimanlals "The sutras quoted in this book are taken from Centering, Zen flesh, Zen bones (ed. Penguin, 1972 reprint), translated and compiled by Paul Reps." Introduction: Ma Prema Veena Pages II - III.

The Book of the Secrets, Vol 5 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1984 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation International ISBN 0-88050-529-X (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 367 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : Second edition March 1984 10,000 copies. Size : 177.8 x 108 x 18 mm Author as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Published by Ma Anand Sheela, D.Litt.M.(RIMU) Acharya Editor: Ma Prema Veena; Ma Yoga Pratima, D.Phil.M.(RIMU), Arihanta; Sw Krishna Prem, D.Phil.M.(RIMU), Acharya Design: Sw Govinddas, Sw Prem Deekshant Direction: Ma Yoga Pratima, D.Phil.M.(RIMU), Arihanta "The sutras quoted in this book are taken from Centering, Zen flesh, Zen bones (ed. Penguin, 1972 reprint), translated and compiled by Paul Reps." Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 75-36733 Introduction: Sw Premgeet