Dang Dang Doko Dang

Dang Dang Doko Dang represents the sound of the drum beaten by a Zen master in an existential lesson for a disciple. As well as symbolizing the poetic quality of Zen, the title represents the special flavor of this collection of Osho's commentaries on well-known Zen stories. "Zen is a way of dissolving philosophical problems, not of solving them," he explains. "It is a way of getting rid of philosophy, because philosophy is a sort of neurosis." The volume also includes Osho's answers to questions about the meditation technique of Zazen.

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Later published as Zen: Dang Dang Doko Dang

Chapter 1 and 2 were published in Gujarati translation as Zazen (ઝાઝેન) on 11 July 1976, just a month after the discourses, before English publication.

time period of Osho's original talks/writings

Jun 11, 1976 to Jun 20, 1976 : timeline

number of discourses/chapters

10   (see table of contents)

editions

	Dang Dang Doko Dang Talks on Zen Year of publication : 1977 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN 0-88050-042-5 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 278 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : First edition March 1977. © Copyright 1977 by Rajneesh Foundation, Poona, India. Size : 224 x 147 x 24 mm Author as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Published by Ma Yoga Laxmi Compilation, editor and design: Ma Prema Veena Paper supplied by Chimanlals Printed in India by B.B. Nadkarni at New Thacker's Fine Art Press Pvt. Ltd., Mahalaxmi, Bombay 400 011. Introduction: Sw Anand Akul Cover without jacket. Cover inside front. Pages VIII - IX.
	Dang Dang Doko Dang The Sound of the Empty Drum - Existential Zen Stories Year of publication : 2015 Publisher : Osho Media International ISBN 978-1-938755-91-0 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 250 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : This edition is part of the Osho Classics series.
	Dang Dang Doko Dang The Sound of the Empty Drum - Existential Zen Stories Year of publication : 2015 Publisher : Osho Media International ISBN 978-0-88050-228-3 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 250 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : E Edition notes :

table of contents

edition 1977.03 chapter titles		discourses
		event	location	duration	media
1	Never Pretend, Even About Skulls	11 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 35min	audio
2	Magicless Magic	12 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 37min	audio
3	'As Within, So Without'	13 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 38min	audio
4	When Grapes Are Sour	14 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 43min	audio
5	Two Ladies and a Monk	15 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 26min	audio
6	Joy Is the Criterion	16 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 40min	audio
7	'Be a Light unto Yourself'	17 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 29min	audio
8	Another Sunday	18 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 40min	audio
9	Dang Dang Doko Dang, Doko Dang	19 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 43min	audio
10	Lady, You Need Love!	20 Jun 1976 am	Chuang Tzu Auditorium, Poona	1h 37min	audio