Love, Freedom, and Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships

by Osho

Book Overview

Osho, one of the greatest spiritual thinkers of the twentieth century, explores the connections between ourselves and others in Love, Freedom, and Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships.

In today's world, freedom is our basic condition, and until we learn to live with that freedom, and learn to live by ourselves and with ourselves, we are denying ourselves the possibility of finding love and happiness with someone else.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312291620
• ISBN13: 9780312291624
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Disappointing Purchase - Poor Condition of Book

I recently ordered a used book, and I am extremely disappointed with its condition upon arrival. The book has a noticeable spot on several pages, which significantly detracts from the reading experience. Additionally, one of the pages is torn, making it difficult to read certain parts of the text. To make matters worse, there is a wet spot on the cover, indicating that the book was likely exposed to moisture at some point. This has caused further damage and has an unpleasant odor. The cover binding is also loose, making the book feel fragile and poorly maintained. Overall, this purchase has been a huge letdown. I expected a used book to show some signs of wear, but this level of damage is unacceptable. I will not be ordering from this seller again.

A New Favorite

This book really opened my mind to what it truly means to be alone, to be free, and to love. Osho has such a beautiful way with words and the notes that I took during my reading of this book will hold true forever.

Pure Delight

The book is beautiful, read it and delight in it. Don't take it seriously, rather drink it up. It is in prose (it is all transcribed talks), but leaves a distinct aftertaste of fine poetry. Besides, whatever Osho was, he was a genious in his knowledge of human psychology, and a master with words. It shows. $5 say anyone with a little attention will stumble across something eye-opening in this book.Speaking of who Osho was, it pays to do research (I'm aiming at the editorial reviews here, naturally). He didn't flee the US - he got deported on fabricated INS charges, and there were no orgies at Rajneeshpuram. However, libel sticks. This story (a thoroughly fascinating one - how the Reigan administration got so afraid of a little Indian man that they broke a couple dozen of American laws trying to shut him down and force him out) is still awaiting an unbiased teller.Osho belonged to the venerable tradition that says: human beings are basically consciousness. Everything else, including our bodies, and our lives, is minute circumstance. The only purpose is to help the consciousness become aware of itself (aka enlightenment), the only path there - meditation. Anything else is only used to help the people meditate, as needed. Osho spent the majority of his life promoting the cause, and certainly sacrificed lifetime for it - he died prematurely even considering his rather ill health (he was asthmatic, diabetic, and had back problems, but granted the very high level of care afforded him, the above shouldn't have killed a 59-old man).For everything else, read the man himself. This lovely book is as good a place to start as any.

True love is possible

Who is intended in reading OSHO should me open-minded to radical thoughts. At least you don't get a feeling that he insists being in the right and planning to open everybodys eyes to the truth. His suggestions regardings the subjects LOVE FREEDOM ALONENESS sound radical in part, but they are intelligible and, above all, they can be put into action.LOVE can only happen in FREEDOM, which does not mean 'I do what I want without thinking of what it could mean to you', but, 'I have respect for you just as you are, and, I have a high opinion of what are your needs.'If you are asking yourself 'do I love myself? do I love my partner?' and the answer is 'yes, but...' then it would be a very good idea to deal with and spend some time on this book.If I am able to stand my own ALONENESS, I will get to know myself. This coming to knowledge and to experience regarding myself will be of benefit to your fellow human beings and especially to your partner.LOVE FREEDOM ALONENESS are three aspects that can not be disconnected from eachother. They will toghether create and strengthen a deep and intense connection in your relationship. The 'true love' people are searching for is possible, indeed, but you have to take the chance to get on this way and you have to be courageous. But it will be worth the effort!

WOW! Something real

The unusual title caught my attention. Who would connect these three words...in this sequence. I have read several books by Osho but the subject of relationship and everything connected to the issue is very well presented in this new title. Rather than the usual 'how to fix your relationship'I found real insights into the problematic. Each page has so many impacting statements, things which make you really wonder. This is a book I will give to many friends.