The Buddha Said

Meeting the Challenge of Life's Difficulties

By: Osho

Narrated by: Osho

Length: 35 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Osho, one of the best-known and most provocative spiritual teachers of our time, presents The Sutra of 42 Chapters - a scripture compiled in the first century CE by a Chinese emperor. Two thousand five hundred years have passed since Buddha delivered the sutras on which this series is based. Using modern idiom, Osho extracts the kernel of Buddha's profound insight and understanding and presents his everlasting message to the contemporary listener in a manner that is lucid, straightforward, and humorous.

Osho weaves his own unique insights into this profound ancient wisdom and expands its meaning for our time, discussing the need for doubt and argument in the spiritual search, the nature of desire, and the discipline of nonattachment. As we travel with the Buddha on a path of radical wisdom, we'll laugh or shake our heads at the folly, the ineptitude, or the goodness of the characters in the stories - and gain knowledge and understanding at the same time.

Osho engages us at every level to help us experience the Buddha's teachings and take in their timeless truths. A powerful, inspirational gem of a series of talks recorded in an outdoor auditorium with several thousand people in his audience.

Chapter titles:

1. "The Most Excellent Way"
2. "No Prejudice in the Heart"
3. "Be Therefore Mindful"
4. "Living the Dhamma"
5. "The Truth Beyond Magic"
6. "The Twenty Difficult Things"
7. "In Accord with the Way"
8. "A Light unto Yourself"
9. "Reflections of Emptiness"
10. "The Discipline Beyond Discipline"
11. "Spiritual Enlightenment"
12. "Always on the Funeral Pyre"
13. "There Is Nothing Like Lust"
14. "Become a Driftwood"
15. "Just Working for Peanuts"
16. "Away with the Passions!"
17. "The Eightfold Way"
18. "Remember the Middle"
19. "The Discipline of Transcendence"
20. "The Ten Grounds of the Way"
21. "Provisions for the Journey"

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Listening to Osho is listening to wisdom itself

Don't let the lenght of the book scare you in any way. It is a collection of lectures by Osho. Each chapter begins with a phrase from Buddha and Osho develops his thought around it. I'm about halfway and I'm planning to listen to it again. Just take your time and listen. You can learn a lot from each chapter.

The eightfold path

This collection of talks about Buddhism are remarkable because they are not from the traditional Buddhist literature. In particular, one talk is outstanding because Osho provided a beautiful and original insight about the Eightfold Path.

The Buddha said is my Bible

What an amazing book.. Osho’s words of wisdom still live on..this book has changed my life.. I am addicted to listening to Osho on daily basis..

So Glad I found Osho on Audible

If you somehow feel like nothing in this world makes sense no one and nothing in this world speaks to you, Osho will speak to you. I can’t think of how I would get along without these Osho audible books. And I’m so glad that he was so prolific. I have someone that can speak to me for a very long time. Thank goodness.

Masterful

One of Osho’s best discourses. A must listen along with the Heart Sutra discourse and the Ah This discourse.

The most beautiful explanation about all the Buddhas

This collection of teachings has brought me a deeper insight about life in several aspects. Before listening to this I’ve considered Osho as a great teacher; now I’m sure he is in fact a great Master.

The best Audiobook I have heard so far

I listened at 1.25 speed since Osho speaks so slowly. But 50 hrs went by smoothly. It was so insightful and cleared so many gaps in my understanding. In short, it's a masterpiece.

Nothing to not like

Brilliant
Beautiful
Funny
Meditative
Transformative moments
I have listened to chapters to moments repeatedly… truly a wonderful gift to us!

The Best!

I think this is my favorite of the many books of Osho I ve read so far…:). It’s so relevant, and Oshos discourses are so clear and full of humor…. I just can’t get enough of him and his wisdom.

Masterful!

This is a powerful and amazing talk! So much wisdom to be gained in listening! The audio quality was bad in a few spots though out of 20 plus hours of audio that’s not a bad thing.

Osho <3

This book discourse is amazing. If you love Osho Gautama and other Budhas you should listen. It is a discipline of transcendence. Also look for SADHGUR JAGGI VASUDEV he is a master still in his body it is rear opportunity and time is running out

Powerful

I loved this. Pure wisdom, delivered with intelligence and humour. OSHO was unique, and I have boundless appreciation for his words and insight.

Treasure Beyond Material - Don’t Just Collect Pebbles

OSHO explains wonderfully and we are blessed to
Have such a master existing. His own words cannot be misinterpreted and there lies the treasure.
Contradictory and will push you to the very edge of your realisation. Thank you 🙏

Dipak Thakar

A master that has taught me nothing

A master so misunderstood that the only conclusion you get is to do the inner work and what a joy it has been. See you soon OSHO.