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Compassion: The Ultimate Flowering of Love [With DVD]
Contributor(s): Osho (Author)
ISBN: 0312365683     ISBN-13: 9780312365684
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
OUR PRICE:   $15.29  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2007
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Annotation: In this tenth volume of the popular "Insights for a New Way of Living" series, Osho examines the nature of compassion from a radically different perspective. He points out that "passion" lies at the root of the word, and then proceeds to challenge assumptions about what compassion really is. Many so-called acts of compassion, he says, are tainted by a subtle sense of self-importance and desire for recognition. Others are based in the desire not really to help others but to force them to change. Using stories from the lives of Jesus and Buddha and the world of Zen, Osho shows how the path to authentic compassion arises from within, beginning with a deep acceptance and love of oneself. Only then, says Osho, does compassion flower into a healing force, rooted in the unconditional acceptance of the other as he or she is.
"Compassion" includes an original, 120-minute talk by Osho on DVD. This visual component enables the reader to experience the direct wisdom and humor of Osho straight from the source. OSHO is one of the best-known and most provocative spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. More than a decade after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Spiritualism - General
Dewey: 299.93
LCCN: 2006051158
Series: Osho: Insights for a New Way of Living
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.45 lbs) 192 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Indian
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Topical - New Age
 
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In Compassion: The Ultimate Flowering of Love, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century explores how to empathize with others--and ourselves.

Examining the nature of compassion from a radically different perspective, Osho reveals that "passion" lies at the root of the word, and then proceeds to challenge assumptions about what compassion really is. Many so-called acts of compassion, he says, are tainted by a subtle sense of self-importance and desire for recognition. Others are based in the desire not really to help others but to force them to change.

Using stories from the lives of Jesus and Buddha and the world of Zen, Osho shows how the path to authentic compassion arises from within, beginning with a deep acceptance and love of oneself. Only then, says Osho, does compassion flower into a healing force, rooted in the unconditional acceptance of the other as he or she is.

Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people--along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha--who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

Contributor Bio(s): Osho: - Osho is one of the most provocative and inspiring spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world. He is the author of many books, including Love, Freedom, Aloneness; The Book of Secrets; and Innocence, Knowledge, and Wonder.