Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series

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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
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The original series of 80 discourses were simply called "Vigyan Bhairav Tantra".
For publication as books they were divided up into 5 volumes, called the The Book of the Secrets, Volume 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 (16 discourses each).
This book published together with its sister Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Second Series (40 discourses each). Both volumes are also available as a boxed set, Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, which includes Vigyan Bhairav Tantra 112-Card Deck to represent the 112 meditations.
Later published as a single volume The Book of Secrets.
time period of Osho's original talks/writings
Oct 1, 1972 to Mar 1, 1973 : timeline
number of discourses/chapters
40


editions

Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series

The Book of the Secrets: A New Commentary

Year of publication : 1991
Publisher : The Rebel Publishing House, Germany
ISBN 3-89338-085-X (click ISBN to buy online)
Number of pages : 575
Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H
Edition notes : © Friends of Secrets, Cologne, Zurich, Sydney.
Size : 216 x 195 x 51 mm
Editing by Ma Shivam Suvarna, B.A., Ma Nirgun, B.A., M.S.W.
Typesetting by Ma Prem Arya
Design by Sw Deva Anugito B.Arch.
Photography: Sw Veet Shastro, Sw Premgit
Production: Ma Punyo, Ma Prem Anugama
Printed by The Rebel Publishing House GmbH, Venloer Strasse 5-7, 5000 Cologne, West Germany, on behalf of Friends of Secrets.
Introduction: Ma Deva Waduda B.S., M.A., Psychology, Bodhisattvaa, Siddha, M.M., D.M.(RIMU), Ma Yoga Ranjana Ph.D., Political Schience, Bodhisattvaa, Arihanta, M.M., D.Phil.M.(RIMU)
Contains an indexed list of the meditations.