Freedom
The Courage to Be Yourself
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Publisher Description
Learn how to set yourself free with the philosophies of one of the twentieth century’s greatest spiritual teachers in Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself.
In Freedom, Osho outlines three stages of freedom. The first is “freedom from,” which is a freedom that comes from breaking out of what he calls the “psychological slavery” imposed by outside forces such as parents, society, or religion. The next stage is “freedom for,” a positive freedom that comes from embracing and creating something—a fulfilling relationship, for example, or an artistic or humanitarian vision. And lastly there is “just freedom,” the highest and ultimate freedom. This last freedom is more than being for or against something; it is the freedom of simply being oneself and responding truthfully to each moment.
This book helps readers to identify the obstacles to their freedom, both circumstantial and self-imposed, to choose their battles wisely, and to find the courage to be true to themselves.
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.
Customer Reviews
Loss of words…
I'm almost at a loss of words. It must be my mind enslaving my freedom. That statement is a direct translation of what this book is trying to teach you from the beginning. This book is filled with absurdities that barely have a basis on any sort of education or research. It clumps everything and everyone together in one group or another while expressing how we should be individuals and free. Thus making it explicably hypocritical. This book will create more obstacles than knock down. This is not how the world works nor or minds. Please do yourself a favor and free your bookshelf, your time and your mind from this book. Do not read! There is so much better out there.