Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic

I remember reading Machiavelli's The Prince in high school ... nice book, good words ...then my awesome Teacher went about systematically taking sections and helping us realize that actually they were providing insights into things which we took for granted and actually hid a different meaning underneath the veneer of the story [same goes for Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea]. Reading OSHO can be the very same experience, provided you follow the clear guidance to ask questions. As Frank Herbert pointed out, "Fear is the mindkiller," and for those seeking answers to why we are here, and how we can go about finding that place we believe exists for us, the book is a very funny, serious, inquisitive, and challenging manual to guide us in our search. For background purposes, neither of my parents were religious (Dad raised Jewish, Mom raised Catholic), I considered myself Buddhist for many years, with a hope of Castaneda-like pursuit of understanding, and ultimately followed my path, to become a completed Lakota sun dancer ... yet the lessons of OSHO permeate my ongoing relishment of a spiritual life. I remember making friends with my insurance agent and his family, who were Bahai's, and I thought it a neat idea that there would appears progressive revelation in the form of various prophets, providing people what they needed, to get to the next level of the relationship with the Great Mystery/God/Allah/etcetera ... Do yourself the favor - read this book; keep it around (and also OSHO's Book of Understanding), and pull it out once in a while, to genuflect on how your search for Spirituality is going. When we look to receive answers, we don't do the work. Read about how someone did the work, and then go do your own!

This is a profound reality that for most of humanity has been missing because we've always been in search of God. Christ was actually trying to teach this reality but it has been stolen from His teaching and He's been turned into a suffering savior leaving the Christian world feel powerless and wretched. Do you not know that the kingdom of God is within you and that you are the temple of the most high, all of creation? Teach and meditate on these things.

Few lives on this our little planet stand out as quite the spiritual ride as Osho’s. The maverick/rebel Guru lived it to the fullest and left a great heritage behind. Osho did not write this autobiography, but rather, it is culled from his many, many lectures—still, the culling is done so expertly and seamlessly that he might has well have written it; it does read like an autobiography. I truly believe that Osho was enlightened; there is no doubting his description of his awakening process: it rings true all the way. That alone, if anything, should garner respect and attention (it sure did mine). What he then did with his enlightenment is what makes him a rebel. Most controversies surrounding him are addressed here, some in more depth than others, but what I take away from the book are two things: firstly, among us humans, bad or controversial news seems to travel at ten times the volume and twice the distance as good news; and secondly, I believe that Osho was simply too controversial a figure for most governments to stomach, hence what in essence was a persecution. If you are at all spiritually inclined, I wholeheartedly recommend this book; it may just change your life (and most likely will see you scouring Amazon for other Osho books).

I have read several of Osho's works. As a mathematician, I find his logic entertaining if not always rigorous. His outlook on the world, and on life, is uplifting. I discovered Osho when I was "escaping" to Kona, Hawaii, fearing a utility grid collapse on the mainland over the Y2K transition. (Was it Mark Twain who said that life consists of a series of catastrophes, 95 percent of which never happen?) There was a wonderful little book store in Kona called "Middle Earth." I bought their Osho stock out! Reading Osho's work is like listening to a symphony. Of course, some symphonies are better than others; his books *Joy* and *Courage* are among the best in my opinion. But it's hard to take Osho too seriously, especially when he writes with apparent fondness about the severing of limbs and heads. At that point, the music gets dissonant, and I can only laugh. I bought *Spiritually Incorrect Mystic* because I was curious about Osho's life. As I read the book, I was not disappointed. I wish I'd had a childhood like his. But in the American Midwest during the 1960s, that was not to be. Failing that, I'm trying to make my adulthood as much like his childhood as I possibly can. I recommend this book, and all of Osho's books. Just don't get too serious about them.

Good book and great read with information in simple and clear and understanding made easy for everyone to understand well

People believe in a man walking in water and some people cannot believe Osho. What a wonder and blessing to have Osho be part of our lives. Osho main point is for all of us to be our pure selves without hinderance of societal influence. And yet, can’t believe they would poison someone trying to spread love and compassion. It happened with Jesus, Krishna, Socrates… maybe one day the world will wake up. Thank you Osho for everything.

This is a great book and if you are interested in Osho, as I am, you will truly enjoy this book. He really is an "incorrect" mystic and when you read the book you will KNOW why. He is quite a colorful, learned man and had some really interesting things to tell the world. I wish I knew him when he was in body. Good book!!!!

Ce n'est pas une autobiographie, mais une compilation de textes dans lesquels Osho parle de sa vie. C'est très intéressant.

I LOVED this book...there were no boring bits, and it was fascinating to hear Osho describe what it was like to go through enlightenment in his own words. OK so the actual book wasn't written by Osho himself, but compiled from the HUGE mountain of recordings and transcriptions Osho left on his death, but whoever put it together did a masterful job of choosing the juicy parts and keeping the story going. I had MANY "aha moments" reading this, and could feel blocked energies opening in my body just from reading the book. I could also feel Osho reading over my shoulder and laughing a lot!! If you enjoy Osho's words and his unique perspectives on life and living, I definitely recommend this book.

Good book amazing info about a true spiritual mystic and enlightened being .

Totally refutes the idea that Osho was a cult leader. Full of ideas on rebelling against everything that limits the joy of life, finding your truth your own way and doubting all things except your own existence.

I have been blown away after reading only a few pages from this book and can say with complete authority that this is one of the best books I have ever read. This book sheds light on what made Osho Osho, the profound mystic of our times.