Meditation: The First and Last Freedom by Osho My rating: 5 of 5 stars As most of Osho's books, this one is an easy read. What sets it apart is it's delivery of Osho's foundational philosophy of meditation. The details and descriptions of all of Osho meditations build up to his general view on meditation... Continue Reading →
Sikkim reflections 2
The mountains float in the sky. As I walked to the rock, I could see only a mist on both sides. I sat in silence for some time as the morning chilled my hands and the sun warmed my back. Slowly, taking her time, she came out to greet the morning sun. Kanchenjunga and her... Continue Reading →
Osho experience Day 4… I made friends today :)
Ying and Yang, The Stone and Bamboo.Ying and Yang escorted me in the morning to Dynamic meditation (they will get a separate post).After the meditation, as I came out to the rising sun, I was greeted by the Stone and held hands with Bamboo.It was the feeling after meditation that was special today.No-Dimenstion meditation brough... Continue Reading →
Osho experience Day 3 … Physical Rebellion.
Day 3 and 4 hours of meditation. Starting with Dynamic at 6 am and followed by 1 hour Vipassana, Nadabrahma and Kundalini.My body completely rebelled today. My arms would not stay up; my brain went crazy during meditations and would refuse to be calm. Through the day I felt anxious and full of tension. My... Continue Reading →
Osho experience Day 1
My first experience of the meditation resort was on a rainy fresh day.After a standard HIV test and a brief 20 minute intro we went for a Laughing Drums meditation. It was a nice celebration of drums and stillness. I was not moved by it, but I think it was a good warm up for... Continue Reading →
Spirituality and Meditation for a rational man… Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris My rating: 5 of 5 stars I discovered this book through Tim Farris' podcasts. Sam Harris read a short essay on hallucinogenic drugs and spirituality on Farris' podcast (in fact its an excerpt from one of the chapters in the book) and also had... Continue Reading →
A fascinating podcast train ride … Tim Farriss Podcast with Josh Waitzkin
I have been Tim Farriss' fan since I've read his book "Four Hour Workweek." I came about his podcast few weeks ago and added it to my list. Today i decided to listed to the Second episode of the podcast with Josh Waitzkin. Main reason I chose this episode is that I know Josh as... Continue Reading →