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The Beauty of the Human Soul

Provocations Into Consciousness
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In The Beauty of the Human Soul, the author delves into the intricacies of personal growth, exploring how to unlock one's true potential and foster a deeper understanding of oneself. This self-help book combines philosophical insights with practical advice, encouraging readers to embrace vulnerability and cultivate compassion. It's a journey towards inner peace and self-discovery, inspiring individuals to live more fulfilled lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you are exploring ways to deepen your self-awareness and enrich your personal growth journey. Its insights can inspire you to embrace the intricacies of the human soul and foster a more profound connection with yourself and others. Perfect for anyone seeking personal transformation and inner peace.

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The Beauty of the Human Soul continues the Authentic Living series by Osho, showcasing talks by the contemporary mystic during his stay in the United States.

All of the Osho books are created from his extemporaneous talks. In this volume, the intimate setting of the Oregon commune reflects in the small audiences gathered around him. Everything is on the tableβ€”belief in God, the meaning of compassion, and what happens when we die. By sharing stories from his own life, providing new insights into old parables, and challenging his listeners to examine their own conscious and unconscious beliefs, Osho begins to create a more authentic "narrative" about the existence of human beings on this planet and our purpose here.

The entire Authentic Living series is a manifesto of the priceless gift of individuality, celebrating both the freedom and the responsibility that come with living life according to your own light, free from fixed concepts and ideologies imposed by others, whether they be parents, teachers, priests, or politicians. The challenge is to take nothing for granted, leave no sacred cow unexamined, and to have the courage to step into the unknown. This journey requires great creativity, sensitivity, and awareness, but no fixed ideology.

Osho says: "You have to go through a transformation and that, only you can do. Except you, nobody can reach there. And this is the beauty of the human soul, that it is absolutely unavailable to anybody. Your centre is so protected by existence that nobody can even touch it."

Series: Authentic Living

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  • The Beauty of the Human Soul
    The Beauty of the Human Soul continues the Authentic Living series by Osho, showcasing talks by the contemporary mystic during his stay in the United States. All of the Osho books are created from his extemporaneous talks. In this volume, the intimate setting of the Oregon commune reflects in the small audiences gathered around him. Everything is on the tableβ€”belief...
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  • The Magic of Self-Respect
    So much of the experience of everyday life, says Osho in this insightful guide, is shaped by religious and social conditioningβ€”and we are not even aware of the fact. We are constantly being pulled away from the unique nature that is our birthright. In place of that original and unique self, a false self called the "ego" is constructed that...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780918963130

Publisher: Osho International

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Osho International

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 225

About the Author

Osho is a contemporary mystic whose life and teachings have influenced millions of people of all ages, and from all walks of life. His often provocative and challenging teachings generate today more and more interest, and his readership is dramatically expanding around the world in more than 60 languages. People can easily recognize the wisdom of his insights and their relevance to our lives and to the issues we are facing today. The Sunday Times in London named Osho as one of the 1,000 Makers of the 20th Century. He is known around the world for his revolutionary contribution to meditation, with the unique approach of his Osho Active Meditations acknowledging the accelerated pace of contemporary life and bringing meditation into modern life.

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