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rahikh90's review against another edition
5.0
Every time I think to myself, okay this is it, I don't think there is anything left I can learn from you, I will be disappointed. Or maybe you just keep giving the same message in different forms. Regardless, I keep on getting to know myself a little better with your help and go on living my life as naturally as I can. Thanks once again for reminding me that the heart is not the ultimate goal and its ways should only be used as a vehicle to bring us out of the mind and the goal is really to go beyond both and all other dualities.
"It is my whole teaching to live as beautifully as possible. I am not a hypocrite; in fact I am living the way I am teaching. If I were teaching to live in poverty and living in a palace, that would be hypocrisy. I live naturally; and it is very natural to live in comfort and convenience. It is simply stupid, if comfort is available, not to live in it. If it is not available, that is another thing. Then whatever is available, live in it comfortably; manage to live in it comfortably.
I have lived in many kinds of situations but I have always lived comfortably. When I was a student I used to walk to the university, four miles every day, but I loved it! I walked those four miles every day with great comfort; I enjoyed it. Whatsoever has been the situation, whether I have had a bicycle or a Mercedes, it doesn’t make any difference. I have lived in comfort.
Comfort is an attitude of mind; it is an approach toward life. I have lived in very poor houses. When I became a teacher in the university I started by living in one single room with no windows, no ventilation. But I loved it, I enjoyed it, it was not a problem at all. Whatever the moment allows, I have squeezed the moment to its totality. I have drunk fully of the moment, I have never repented, and I have never desired something else. If something else started happening I enjoyed that too."
"It is my whole teaching to live as beautifully as possible. I am not a hypocrite; in fact I am living the way I am teaching. If I were teaching to live in poverty and living in a palace, that would be hypocrisy. I live naturally; and it is very natural to live in comfort and convenience. It is simply stupid, if comfort is available, not to live in it. If it is not available, that is another thing. Then whatever is available, live in it comfortably; manage to live in it comfortably.
I have lived in many kinds of situations but I have always lived comfortably. When I was a student I used to walk to the university, four miles every day, but I loved it! I walked those four miles every day with great comfort; I enjoyed it. Whatsoever has been the situation, whether I have had a bicycle or a Mercedes, it doesn’t make any difference. I have lived in comfort.
Comfort is an attitude of mind; it is an approach toward life. I have lived in very poor houses. When I became a teacher in the university I started by living in one single room with no windows, no ventilation. But I loved it, I enjoyed it, it was not a problem at all. Whatever the moment allows, I have squeezed the moment to its totality. I have drunk fully of the moment, I have never repented, and I have never desired something else. If something else started happening I enjoyed that too."
dafni's review
1.0
DO NOT RECOMMEND.
This book is the opposite of good or helpful. It’s a stereotypical crap, almost like the author is trying to convince us to join his cult. The language used is very patronising and assumes a lot of behaviours within its reader. There is nothing psychological, scientific or spiritual about the content (or evidence to support his arguments and conclusions). I only kept going to understand why he has gained such a recognition and adoration by people. Still do not understand.
One of the only books I refuse to finish as it comes in contradiction with my ethos and beliefs. If we could rate with 0/5, that would be it.
This book is the opposite of good or helpful. It’s a stereotypical crap, almost like the author is trying to convince us to join his cult. The language used is very patronising and assumes a lot of behaviours within its reader. There is nothing psychological, scientific or spiritual about the content (or evidence to support his arguments and conclusions). I only kept going to understand why he has gained such a recognition and adoration by people. Still do not understand.
One of the only books I refuse to finish as it comes in contradiction with my ethos and beliefs. If we could rate with 0/5, that would be it.
maria_zoulia's review against another edition
4.0
I genuinely liked this book and I found some really useful tips in here. I really liked the fact that it gave different advices compared to the most psychological books I have read.
That said, I don't mean that I agree with everything that Osho said (especially those surrounding religion) and I found some of its jokes to be dull and unfunny (some, however, were great).
Despite its mentioned problem, I still recommend this book, mainly for those who seek something more "original".
That said, I don't mean that I agree with everything that Osho said (especially those surrounding religion) and I found some of its jokes to be dull and unfunny (some, however, were great).
Despite its mentioned problem, I still recommend this book, mainly for those who seek something more "original".
leslieegomez's review against another edition
4.0
Aside from the annoying generalizations and stereotypes, I did take a few things away that I hope to carry with me. Learning to
- Express don’t repress (if you’re angry, be angry)
- Become an observer / watcher of your emotions
Although in essence simplistic, it’s really hard to do in the moment. Hoping to practice this alongside some of his meditations moving forward.
- Express don’t repress (if you’re angry, be angry)
- Become an observer / watcher of your emotions
Although in essence simplistic, it’s really hard to do in the moment. Hoping to practice this alongside some of his meditations moving forward.
anshin's review against another edition
5.0
Stupendo.
Un libro davvero essenziale.
Davvero stupendo.
Colma il varco dentro gli esseri umani che non sapevano nemmeno come riempirlo.
L'ho divorato da tanto che riuscivo a rispecchiarmici.
Spero che sempre più persone in giro per il globo possano avere la possibilità di leggerlo.
Leggerò sicuramente altri libri dell'autore.
Un libro davvero essenziale.
Davvero stupendo.
Colma il varco dentro gli esseri umani che non sapevano nemmeno come riempirlo.
L'ho divorato da tanto che riuscivo a rispecchiarmici.
Spero che sempre più persone in giro per il globo possano avere la possibilità di leggerlo.
Leggerò sicuramente altri libri dell'autore.
writing_inthemountains's review against another edition
4.0
Transforming fear, anger, and jealousy into creative energy – this is the premise of this book, a promise the author makes to us if we finish reading his work. To be fair, I’m not a fan of philosophy in general and the way this books are portrayed is that they are full of teachings but quite boring. Osho is kind of the same but I do loved reading this book. Is basically a manual teaching you of all the wrong things you are doing in love, life, etc and how to fix it. Like, if you love someone let them free, as free as you can and love them no matter what they do. What I got from this book is: learn what love means and start loving like that.
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