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.
- Please refer to those two volumes if you want to read this book online.
- 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 (see table of contents)
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table of contents
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| 1 | The World of Tantra | 1 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 44min | audio | |||
| 2 | The Path of Yoga and the Path of Tantra | 2 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 39min | audio | |||
| 3 | Breath - A Bridge to the Universe | 3 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 30min | audio | |||
| 4 | Overcoming the Deceptions of the Mind | 4 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 34min | audio | |||
| 5 | Five Techniques of Attentiveness | 5 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 49min | audio | |||
| 6 | Devices to Transcend Dreaming | 6 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 21min | audio | |||
| 7 | Techniques to Put You at Ease | 7 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 34min | audio | |||
| 8 | Total Acceptance and Non-Division: The Meaning of Tantric Purity |
8 Oct 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 34min | audio | |||
| 9 | Techniques for Centering | 12 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 44min | audio | |||
| 10 | Fulfillment Through Becoming Centered | 13 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 29min | audio | |||
| 11 | Techniques to Penetrate the Inner Centers | 14 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 30min | audio | |||
| 12 | Beyond Mind to the Source | 15 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 17min | audio | |||
| 13 | Entering the Inner Centering | 16 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 29min | audio | |||
| 14 | Changing the Direction of Energy | 17 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 40min | audio | |||
| 15 | Toward the Untouched Inner Reality | 18 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 26min | audio | |||
| 16 | Beyond the "Sin" of Unconsciousness | 19 Nov 1972 pm | Woodlands, Bombay | 1h 17min | audio | |||
