The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1

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

"Sixteen discourses based on the "Vigyana Bhairava Tantra" (Lord Shiva's 112 methods of meditation) and disciples' questions delivered by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh from 1st October to 19th November 1972 in Bombay, India."

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

Oct 1, 1972 to Nov 19, 1972 : timeline

number of discourses/chapters

16

editions

	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1974 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN : No (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 404 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : First edition December 1974
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1975 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN : No (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 404 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : Second edition December 1975
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1976 Publisher : Thames and Hudson, London, UK ISBN 0-500-27076-7 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 402 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : First published in Great Britain 1976. © Copyright Rajneesh Foundation, Poona, India. Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha Editors: Ma Ananda Prem, Sw Ananda Theertha
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1976 Publisher : Harper & Row ISBN 0-06-066784-2 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 402 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : First U.S. edition. © Copyright Rajneesh Foundation, Poona, India. Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha Editors: Ma Ananda Prem, Sw Ananda Theertha
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1977 Publisher : Harper Colophon Books ISBN 0-06-090564-6 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 402 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : First Harper Colophon edition published 1977. "The sutras quoted in this book are taken from "Centering" in Zen flesh, Zen bones (Anchor Books edition, 1972 reprint), transcribed and compiled by Paul Reps, and are printed with the kind permission of the author." Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha Editors: Ma Ananda Prem, Sw Ananda Theertha
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1980 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN : No (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 420 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : Third edition March 1980. Published by Ma Yoga Laxmi Compiling: Ma Yoga Astha Editing: Ma Ananda Prem, Sw Ananda Theertha Design: Ma Prem Tushita Jacket design: Sw Anand Sangito Coordination: Ma Yoga Pratima Photography: Sw Krishna Bharti Foreword: Ma Ananda Prem
	The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1 Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra Year of publication : 1980 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN : No (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 420 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes : (as above)