The First Principle

Osho introduces these discourses on Zen stories by explaining what the first principle is: that which cannot be said. But it can be shown and experienced as Osho demonstrates in talking on the often bizarre, always maddeningly simple anecdotes about interchanges between Zen masters and their disciples. He also talks on intellect and reason in the seeker's life, spiritual greed and the real meaning of the Zen dictum to "kill" one's master. Somehow Osho takes the enigmatic quality of Zen and shows us its pragmatic truth, without robbing it of its inherent magic, charm or humor.

notes

time period of Osho's original talks/writings

Apr 11, 1977 to Apr 20, 1977 : timeline

number of discourses/chapters

10

editions

	The First Principle Talks on Zen Year of publication : 1979 Publisher : Rajneesh Foundation ISBN 0-88050-061-1 (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 349 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : H Edition notes : First edition December 1979, 5,000 copies. © Copyright 1979 Rajneesh Foundation. Author as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Published by Ma Yoga Laxmi Compilation and editor: Sw Prem Chinmaya Design: Sw Anand Subhadra Cover design: Sw Govinddas Coordination: Ma Yoga Pratima; Ma Deva Ritambhara Production: Ma Deva Weechee; Ma Anand Parinita; Ma Prem Upasana; Sw Das Anudas Photography: Ma Prem Champa; Sw Krishna Bharti Introduction: Ma Deva Weechee Printed by: the Tata Press Ltd., Bombay. Inside cover front. Pages VI - VII. Pages X - XI. Pages XIV - 1. Pages 2 - 3. Inside cover back.
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	The First Principle Talks on Zen Year of publication : 2006 Publisher : Jaico Publishing House ISBN 81-7992-128-X (click ISBN to buy online) Number of pages : 288 Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook : P Edition notes :