The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1

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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
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, which included a deck of 112 cards. Subsequently published as part of a single volume called The Book of Secrets.
See The Book of Secrets for a list of online excerpts and complete online editions.
time period of Osho's original talks/writings
Oct 1, 1972 to Nov 12, 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, Poona, India
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, Poona, India
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 : Harper and Row Publishers, Inc, USA
ISBN 0-06-066784-2 (click ISBN to buy online)
Number of pages : 416
Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H
Edition notes :

The Book of the Secrets, Vol 1

Discourses on Vigyana Bhairava Tantra

Year of publication : 1977
Publisher : Harper and Row Publishers, Inc, USA
ISBN 0-06-090564-6 (click ISBN to buy online)
Number of pages : 402
Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P
Edition notes : First edition 1977.
Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha
Editor: 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, Poona, India
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
Compilation: Ma Yoga Astha
Editor: Ma Ananda Prem, Sw Ananda Theertha
Design: Ma Prem Tushita
Cover 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, Poona, India
ISBN : No (click ISBN to buy online)
Number of pages : 420
Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P
Edition notes : (as above)