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Chapter #1
Chapter 1: The mystery school: an encounter with the miraculous

The mystery school: an encounter with the miraculous

The mystery school: an encounter with the miraculous. The mystery school—where miracles happen. The mystery school: an encounter with the miraculous: the master introduces the mystery school—not a school of information but of transformation. The Osho Upanishad: an encounter with the miraculous—consciousness transforming.

Chapter #2
Chapter 2: The Master: making your life an orchestra

The Master: making your life an orchestra

The Master: making your life an orchestra. The master orchestrates your life. The Master: making your life an orchestra: the master makes your life harmonious—like an orchestra. The Osho Upanishad: the different parts of you (body, mind, soul) become harmonious. The master is the conductor.

Chapter #3
Chapter 3: Master and disciple, a journey hand in hand

Master and disciple, a journey hand in hand

Master and disciple, a journey hand in hand. The journey together—master and disciple. Master and disciple, a journey hand in hand: the master teaches—the journey is shared. The Osho Upanishad: not guru and follower but companions. Hand in hand—they walk to the beyond.

Chapter #4
Chapter 4: Misery is the prison, nothingness is the door

Misery is the prison, nothingness is the door

Misery is the prison, nothingness is the door. Misery is prison; nothingness is the door. Misery is the prison, nothingness is the door: the master teaches—misery is the prison; nothingness is the exit. The Osho Upanishad: the ego creates misery (prison); the void (nothingness) is the door out.

Chapter #5
Chapter 5: Madness: the ultimate evolution of mind

Madness: the ultimate evolution of mind

Madness: the ultimate evolution of mind. Madness as the mind's ultimate evolution. Madness: the ultimate evolution of mind: the master teaches—madness is the mind's ultimate evolution. The Osho Upanishad: the mind pushed to its limit becomes madness—or enlightenment. The mystic's madness is beyond mind.

Chapter #6
Chapter 6: Mind thinks, meditation knows

Mind thinks, meditation knows

Mind thinks, meditation knows. Mind thinks; meditation knows. Mind thinks, meditation knows: the master distinguishes—thinking vs knowing. The Osho Upanishad: the mind thinks (about); meditation knows (directly). Thinking is indirect; knowing is immediate. Meditate—to know.

Chapter #7
Chapter 7: Silence is a song without words

Silence is a song without words

Silence is a song without words. Silence is a song—wordless. Silence is a song without words: the master teaches—silence is a song. The Osho Upanishad: not the absence of sound but the presence of music—wordless. The mystic hears the silent song.

Chapter #8
Chapter 8: The conspiracy of the mystics

The conspiracy of the mystics

The conspiracy of the mystics. The mystics conspire—for awakening. The conspiracy of the mystics: the master reveals—the mystics have always conspired. The Osho Upanishad: not a political conspiracy but a consciousness conspiracy—awakening humanity. The mystics breathe together (con-spire).

Chapter #9
Chapter 9: The way of the Upanishads

The way of the Upanishads

The way of the Upanishads. The Upanishadic way—sitting near the master. The way of the Upanishads: the master teaches the Upanishadic way. The Osho Upanishad: Upanishad means 'sitting near'—the disciple near the master. The way is proximity—consciousness transmitted.

Chapter #10
Chapter 10: Mind is friction, understanding is transcendence

Mind is friction, understanding is transcendence

Mind is friction, understanding is transcendence. Mind is friction; understanding transcends. Mind is friction, understanding is transcendence: the master teaches—mind is friction; understanding goes beyond. The Osho Upanishad: the mind creates friction (conflict); understanding dissolves it.

Chapter #11
Chapter 11: From somebody to nobody... a journey from fiction to reality

From somebody to nobody... a journey from fiction to reality

From somebody to nobody... a journey from fiction to reality. From somebody to nobody—the journey. From somebody to nobody—a journey from fiction to reality: the master teaches—the journey from ego (somebody) to self (nobody). The Osho Upanishad: being somebody is fiction; being nobody is reality.

Chapter #12
Chapter 12: To be an individual is the greatest courage

To be an individual is the greatest courage

To be an individual is the greatest courage. Individuality is the greatest courage. To be an individual is the greatest courage: the master declares—individuality is the greatest courage. The Osho Upanishad: the crowd pulls you down; being an individual means resisting. Courage is needed.

Chapter #13
Chapter 13: The Master's art: expressing the inexpressible

The Master's art: expressing the inexpressible

The Master's art: expressing the inexpressible. The master expresses the inexpressible. The Master's art: expressing the inexpressible: the master's art is expressing the inexpressible. The Osho Upanishad: truth can't be spoken—yet the master speaks it. His art: using words to point beyond words.

Chapter #14
Chapter 14: Beyond science is knowing

Beyond science is knowing

Beyond science is knowing. Science goes so far—beyond it is knowing. Beyond science is knowing: the master teaches—beyond science is knowing. The Osho Upanishad: science explores the outer; knowing explores the inner. Both are valid—but knowing is deeper.

Chapter #15
Chapter 15: The art of remembering who you are

The art of remembering who you are

The art of remembering who you are. Remembering who you are—the art. The art of remembering who you are: the master teaches—remembering is the art. The Osho Upanishad: you've forgotten yourself; the master helps you remember. Not learning—remembering.

Chapter #16
Chapter 16: The truth is always individual

The truth is always individual

The truth is always individual. Truth is individual—not collective. The truth is always individual: the master declares—truth is individual. The Osho Upanishad: truth can't be collective—each must find it alone. The individual truth is the only truth.

Chapter #17
Chapter 17: Saying thank you to an empty room

Saying thank you to an empty room

Saying thank you to an empty room. Gratitude to emptiness—saying thank you. Saying thank you to an empty room: the master teaches—gratitude to the empty. The Osho Upanishad: the empty room is the void—the divine. Say thank you to emptiness. Gratitude without an object.

Chapter #18
Chapter 18: Don't come down go higher!

Don't come down go higher!

Don't come down go higher! Don't come down—go higher. Don't come down go higher! the master's call—don't come down. The Osho Upanishad: the mind pulls down (to the body); awareness pulls up. Go higher—not down. Ascend.

Chapter #19
Chapter 19: Responsibility: the very first step of freedom

Responsibility: the very first step of freedom

Responsibility: the very first step of freedom. Responsibility is freedom's first step. Responsibility: the very first step of freedom: the master teaches—responsibility is freedom's first step. The Osho Upanishad: the responsible are free; the irresponsible are slaves. Take responsibility—be free.

Chapter #20
Chapter 20: When the disciple is ready

When the disciple is ready

When the disciple is ready. When the disciple is ready—the master appears. When the disciple is ready: the master teaches—when the disciple is ready, the master appears. The Osho Upanishad: readiness attracts the master. Not seeking—but readiness. Be ready.

Chapter #21
Chapter 21: Only the real can meet the real

Only the real can meet the real

Only the real can meet the real. Only the real meets the real. Only the real can meet the real: the master teaches—only the real meets the real. The Osho Upanishad: the false (ego) can't meet the real (master). Become real—then the meeting happens.

Chapter #22
Chapter 22: A journey without end

A journey without end

A journey without end. The journey is endless—without end. A journey without end: the master teaches—the journey is endless. The Osho Upanishad: no destination—just the journey. Each step is the goal. The endless journey is the beauty.

Chapter #23
Chapter 23: 'Nothing' is my sword

'Nothing' is my sword

'Nothing' is my sword. Nothing is the sword—that cuts the ego. 'Nothing' is my sword: the master declares—'nothing' is his sword. The Osho Upanishad: the sword of nothingness cuts the ego. Not a metal sword but the void. Nothing cuts everything.

Chapter #24
Chapter 24: Around me... something happens

Around me... something happens

Around me... something happens. Around the master—something happens. Around me... something happens: the master declares—something happens around him. The Osho Upanishad: the Buddhafield—the energy field that transforms. Not doing but happening. Be near—and it happens.

Chapter #25
Chapter 25: Listening lets the heart decide

Listening lets the heart decide

Listening lets the heart decide. Listening lets the heart decide—not the mind. Listening lets the heart decide: the master teaches—deep listening lets the heart decide. The Osho Upanishad: the mind decides through analysis; the heart through listening. Listen deeply.

Chapter #26
Chapter 26: The Master -- your death and your resurrection

The Master -- your death and your resurrection

The Master -- your death and your resurrection. The master is your death—and resurrection. The Master—your death and your resurrection: the master is both—death of the ego, resurrection of the self. The Osho Upanishad: the master kills the false and births the true.

Chapter #27
Chapter 27: You thimk this is a discourse. It is just adevice

You thimk this is a discourse. It is just adevice

You think this is a discourse. It is just a device. Discourses are devices—not teachings. You think this is a discourse. It is just a device: the master reveals—discourses are devices. The Osho Upanishad: not teaching but creating a situation. The discourse is a meditation device.

Chapter #28
Chapter 28: If you swim, you miss

If you swim, you miss

If you swim, you miss. Don't swim—float. If you swim, you miss: the master teaches—don't swim, float. The Osho Upanishad: swimming is effort; floating is surrender. The river (existence) carries you. If you swim (effort), you miss.

Chapter #29
Chapter 29: Mysticism, the forgotten language

Mysticism, the forgotten language

Mysticism, the forgotten language. Mysticism is a forgotten language. Mysticism, the forgotten language: the master teaches—mysticism is forgotten. The Osho Upanishad: humanity knew mysticism once; now it's forgotten. Relearn the language of the mystic.

Chapter #30
Chapter 30: The Taste of No-Mind

The Taste of No-Mind

The Taste of No-Mind. The taste of no-mind—the ultimate experience. The Taste of No-Mind: the master describes the taste of no-mind. The Osho Upanishad: not the mind's taste but the taste beyond mind. Once tasted, never forgotten. No-mind is the ultimate.

Chapter #31
Chapter 31: The greatest reality in the world

The greatest reality in the world

The greatest reality in the world. The greatest reality—consciousness. The greatest reality in the world: the master declares—consciousness is the greatest reality. The Osho Upanishad: not matter, not energy—consciousness. The greatest reality is your own awareness.

Chapter #32
Chapter 32: The greatest gamble

The greatest gamble

The greatest gamble. Enlightenment is the greatest gamble. The greatest gamble: the master teaches—enlightenment is the greatest gamble. The Osho Upanishad: you gamble the ego for the unknown. All or nothing. The greatest gamble—and the greatest win.

Chapter #33
Chapter 33: Meditation in the market place, not market place meditation

Meditation in the market place, not market place meditation

Meditation in the market place, not market place meditation. Meditate in the market—not market in meditation. Meditation in the market place, not market place meditation: the master teaches—meditate IN the market, don't bring the market into meditation. The Osho Upanishad: the sage meditates everywhere—but doesn't commercialize meditation.

Chapter #34
Chapter 34: Not to be, the greatest ecstasy

Not to be, the greatest ecstasy

Not to be, the greatest ecstasy. Not to be—the greatest ecstasy. Not to be, the greatest ecstasy: the master declares—not to be (ego) is the greatest ecstasy. The Osho Upanishad: the ego's disappearance is not loss but ecstasy. Not to be is to be all.

Chapter #35
Chapter 35: Bhagwan rajneesh, the buddha lord maitreya

Bhagwan rajneesh, the buddha lord maitreya

Bhagwan Rajneesh, the Buddha Lord Maitreya. The master as Buddha Maitreya. Bhagwan Rajneesh, the Buddha Lord Maitreya: the master is identified as the Buddha Maitreya—the coming Buddha. The Osho Upanishad: not a claim but a recognition by the awakened ones.

Chapter #36
Chapter 36: You are here only for that miracle

You are here only for that miracle

You are here only for that miracle. You're here for the miracle—of awakening. You are here only for that miracle: the master declares—you're here for the miracle. The Osho Upanishad: not for comfort, not for knowledge—for the miracle of awakening. That's why you're here.

Chapter #37
Chapter 37: Bowing down to the Master

Bowing down to the Master

Bowing down to the Master. Bowing to the master—the gesture of surrender. Bowing down to the Master: the master teaches—bowing is surrender. The Osho Upanishad: the physical gesture of bowing reflects the inner surrender. The ego bows—and dissolves.

Chapter #38
Chapter 38: The conspiracy against the individual

The conspiracy against the individual

The conspiracy against the individual. Society conspires—against the individual. The conspiracy against the individual: the master exposes—society conspires against individuality. The Osho Upanishad: from birth, society molds you into a conformist. The conspiracy is systematic.

Chapter #39
Chapter 39: Don't say goodbye, say good morning

Don't say goodbye, say good morning

Don't say goodbye, say good morning. Don't say goodbye—say good morning. Don't say goodbye, say good morning: the master teaches—don't say goodbye (ending); say good morning (beginning). The Osho Upanishad: every ending is a beginning. Good morning—not goodbye.

Chapter #40
Chapter 40: My disciples are my garden

My disciples are my garden

My disciples are my garden. The disciples are the master's garden. My disciples are my garden: the master declares—his disciples are his garden. The Osho Upanishad: the master is the gardener; the disciples are the flowers. Each blooms in its own time.

Chapter #41
Chapter 41: From information to transformation

From information to transformation

From information to transformation. From information to transformation—the shift. From information to transformation: the master teaches—the shift from information to transformation. The Osho Upanishad: the world gives information; the master gives transformation. Not data but change.

Chapter #42
Chapter 42: Be a seeker, not a believer

Be a seeker, not a believer

Be a seeker, not a believer. Seek—don't believe. Be a seeker, not a believer: the master teaches—be a seeker. The Osho Upanishad: the believer accepts; the seeker questions. Seeking leads to finding; believing leads to stagnation. Be a seeker.

Chapter #43
Chapter 43: The sunflower always faces the sun

The sunflower always faces the sun

The sunflower always faces the sun. The sunflower faces the sun—be like it. The sunflower always faces the sun: the master's metaphor—the sunflower faces the sun. The Osho Upanishad: the disciple faces the master (the sun). Turn toward the light—always.

Chapter #44
Chapter 44: Paradise is only for the courageous

Paradise is only for the courageous

Paradise is only for the courageous. Paradise needs courage—only the brave enter. Paradise is only for the courageous: the master declares—paradise is for the brave. The Osho Upanishad: not for the timid but the courageous. Enlightenment needs courage. Be brave—enter paradise.