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Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
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Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other

By Osho

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One of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century shares his wisdom about building loving relationships in Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other.

“Hit-and-run” relationships have become common in our society as it has grown more rootless, less tied to traditional family structures, and more accepting of casual sex. But at the same time, there arises an undercurrent of feeling that something is missing—a quality of intimacy.

This quality has very little to do with the physical, though sex is certainly one possible door. Far more important is a willingness to expose our deepest feelings and vulnerabilities, with the trust that the other person will treat them with care. Ultimately, the willingness to take the risk of intimacy has to be grounded in an inner strength that knows that even if the other remains closed, even if that trust is betrayed, we will not suffer any permanent damage.

In this gentle and compassionate guide, Osho takes his readers step-by-step through what makes people afraid of intimacy, how to encounter those fears and go beyond them, and what they can do to nourish themselves and their relationships to support more openness and trust.

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.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 1, 2007
ISBN9781429907668
Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
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Osho

Osho is one of the most provocative and inspiring spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. Known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, the influence of his teachings continues to grow, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world. He is the author of many books, including Love, Freedom, Aloneness; The Book of Secrets; and Innocence, Knowledge, and Wonder.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Quick read, some things felt a bit repetitive but I think that’s his mode of getting ideas across. The ideas are very profound, main point is that your problem with intimacy is that you insist you can’t be intimate, you insist you can’t be known, as a barrier. But you are already known, you are already in existence and intimately a part of it. What needs to be broken down in order to be let go of, is the conditioning of the past that keeps you outside of the now.
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    I like the integration and progression of this book, real good.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Incredibly insightful book, completely changed my perception about freedom and love, about knowing oneself, about developing a deeper empathy towards others and embracing and fully living the present moment.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    Osho was a sick individual; deluded, dishonest and manipulative. Enlightened beings don't use drugs or engage in sexual activities, nor do they don't collect Rolls Royces.

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  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
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    A book about nothing. Trying to make you think there's something... but no. Skip it and go on a hike in nature, a night on the town, or a morning with friends instead.

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