An
Anthology of Osho’s Life*
From His Own Books
1500
pages of Osho’s own words, in chronological order,
about his past lives, his life from 1931 to 1990, his
own death and what would happen after his death
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*The
extracts in this anthology are taken from Osho's
books. They comprise parts of Osho’s books in
which he refers to himself, his family and
friends, and his vision. Osho’s books were not
written, but are verbatim transcripts of
Osho’s discourses; darshans, interviews with
disciples, visitors, and journalists; letters
written by Osho; and personal talks which Osho
gave.
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book ‘Glimpses of A Golden Childhood’ is being
discontinued from this issue of Osho World Online due to
unavoidable circumstances. Nevertheless, the book is
available in a downloadable format on this site. To
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Introduction
Notes
to help the reader
1.
The extracts in this compilation are taken from Osho's
books. These books were not written by Osho, but are
verbatim transcripts of his discourses; darshans
(intimate talks with disciples), interviews with
disciples, visitors, and journalists; letters written by
Osho; and personal talks which Osho gave. The books are
published over a period of thirty years, and many are
translations from Hindi books.
2.
Because of their diversity of origin, the style of
consecutive extracts may vary.
3.
Since Osho's words are recorded only since the early
1960's, the earlier part of his life is told in
retrospect. After 1960, extracts are more immediate:
what Osho says at the time of certain events; his
teachings as he develops them; his guidance on
meditation as it is given.
4.
Osho tells thousands of stories about himself. The
selection in this compilation is based on those stories,
which he most often repeats.
5.
Osho's stories were told, not just to entertain, but to
illustrate a point, which is also included where
possible.
6.
Osho requested that his words not be edited, so there is
some unavoidable repetition in extracts; especially
where Osho talks in one discourse about several periods
in his life.
7.
Osho explains that he uses very simple everyday language
that everyone can understand. And wherever he uses
terminology, which may be unfamiliar, he explains it. A
glossary is given for words, which are not self-evident
from the first context in which they appear.
8.
Notes are given to help the reader. These are kept to a
minimum and are of three kinds: Notes in the text
introduce dates and events; footnotes at the bottom of
page explain part of the text; notes at the end of the
book are additional information. These are mostly in the
present tense, as Osho requested.
9.
During his life, Osho was known by several names: Raja,
as a child; then Rajneesh; Acharya Rajneesh in the
1960's; Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh from 1971; from December
1988 there are four name changes; and from September
1989, he is known simply as 'Osho'. He requested that
his name be changed to Osho in all new editions of his
books. In this compilation the name Osho is given
throughout, except for specific public references to
earlier names.
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