Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series

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

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. Editing: Ma Shivam Survarna, B.A., Ma Nirgun, B.A., M.S.W. Type setting: Ma Prem Arya Design: Sw Deva Anugito B.Arch. Photography: Sw Veet Shastro, Sw Premgit Production: Ma Punyo, Ma Prem Anugama Introduction: Ma Deva Waduda B.S., M.A., Psychology, Bodhosattvaa, 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.