{"product_id":"autobiography-of-a-spiritually-incorrect-mystic-9780312280710","title":"Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic by Osho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis autobiography offers an intimate look into the life of Osho, one of the twentieth century's most controversial and influential spiritual teachers. Drawn from nearly five thousand hours of recorded talks, this book presents Osho's own words about his journey from youth through his years as a philosophy professor to becoming a globally recognized mystic and meditation teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Life Behind the Controversy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown by various names—the Sex Guru, Rajneesh, the Rolls-Royce Guru, the Rich Man's Guru, and simply the Master—Osho prepared for his death in 1990 with remarkable composure. His attending physician noted he approached his departure \"as calmly as though he were packing for a weekend in the country.\" This book reveals the man behind these provocative labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Religion-Less Religion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe autobiography chronicles Osho's development of a unique spiritual philosophy centered on individual awareness and personal responsibility. His teaching of \"Zorba the Buddha\" celebrates the complete human being—embracing both earthly pleasures and spiritual transcendence. Rather than creating another religion, Osho advocated for breaking free from conditioned belief systems that limit human potential and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Recognition and Lasting Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOsho's impact on twentieth-century thought earned him recognition from major publications. The Sunday Times of London named him one of the \"1000 Makers of the 20th Century,\" while Sunday Mid-Day in India listed him among ten people—alongside Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who changed India's destiny. His teachings on meditation and personal transformation attracted young seekers from the West during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition covers Osho's formative years, his education and time as a philosophy professor, his extensive travels teaching meditation, and the core philosophy he wanted to leave behind. The book challenges readers to examine their own conditioned beliefs and prejudices, encouraging a fuller experience of life's richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than two decades after his death, Osho's influence continues expanding globally, reaching spiritual seekers of all ages across virtually every country. This autobiography serves as an essential resource for understanding his provocative approach to spirituality, meditation, and human consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e OSHO is one of the most provocative and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. In the 1970s he captured the attention of young people from the West who wanted to experience meditation and transformation. More than twenty years after his death, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martins Press-3PL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680547934482,"sku":"9780312280710","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d90614ff-ec93-4c10-b6fc-021d3dcdbe14.jpg?v=1734922411","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/autobiography-of-a-spiritually-incorrect-mystic-9780312280710","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}