The Mustard Seed: Commentaries on the Fifth Gospel of Saint Thomas - Softcover

Osho

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007181175 ISBN 13: 9780007181179

Publisher: Element Books Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Examining the ancient Gospel of Thomas--a Gnostic text supressed by the early church--Osho paints a portrait of Jesus that is radical and revolutionary, a Jesus who makes demands that run counter to the safe and gentle person of traditonal Christian teaching.

About this title

About the Author:

Osho (1931-1990) is a contemporary mystic whose life and teachings have influenced millions of people of all ages, and from all walks of life. He has been described by the Sunday Times in 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. He is also known for his revolutionary contribution to the science of inner transformation, with an approach to meditation that acknowledges the accelerated pace of contemporary life. His unique "Active Meditations" are designed to first release the accumulated stresses of body and mind, so that it is easier to experience the thought-free and relaxed state of meditation.

Review:

'He quotes Jesus, Buddha and old Zen masters with stupendous memory, interpreting them with a freshness and directness as if they were speaking today, as if they wore jeans'. Die Zeit

About this edition

• Publisher: Element Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007181175
• ISBN 13: 9780007181179
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 507