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Oshointroduces the spirit of Sufism in a unique way: A Sufi need not be aMohammedan. A Sufi can exist anywhere in any form - because Sufism is theessential core of all religions. Sufism makes a religion vibrant. Sufismsimply means a love affair with God with the ultimate a love affair with thewhole. It means that one is ready to dissolve into one's heart. It knows noformality it is not confined by any dogma doctrine creed or church. Christ isa Sufi so is Mohammad. Krishna is a Sufi so is Buddha. This is the first thingyou should remember. That Sufism is the innermost core - as Zen is as Hassidismis. These are only different names of the same ultimate relationship with God.This book elucidates Osho's views on Sufism garnered from his lectures; but more than that it helps inunderstanding Osho's philosophy towards life and religion.,His (Osho) incredible taped discourses, lectures and books have inspired me (and millions of others) on the path of self evolution..... His presence here is like a great bell tolling...awaken, awaken, awaken.James Cobum-USAActor"A former university academic, Osho has been recognized...as an important spiritual philosopher.... The teachings of Osho in fact encompass many religions, but he is not defined by any of them. He is an illuminating speaker on Zen, Taoism, Tibetan Buddhism, Christianity, and ancient Greek philosophy...and also a prolific author."'Dictionary of Mysticism and the Occult,' USAAuthor: Nevill Drury,Osho is one of the most original minds in this second half of the twentieth century. Reading him is sheer pleasure. Osho is undoubtedly a master of words and knows how to use them... He should be read. Many passages from his books are quotable I wish I had written them myself. - M.V. Kamath,Book Summary of Glory Of Freedom (Sufis The People Of The Path Vol Ii Ch 18) In this compilation Osho talks about the seven valleys : There was a great sufi master-one of the greatest in all ages. He says : On the path of human growth from man to god from man the potential to man the actual from possibility to reality- there are seven valleys. These seven valleys are of immense importance. Try to understand them because you will have to pass through those seven valleys. Everybody has to pass through those seven valleys. The other seven chapters of the book are : (2) Diamonds Regained (3) Here Now This (4) Earth and Sky Apart (5) Layer upon Layer (6) An Eternal Recurrence (7) Full Emptiness (8) A Holiday From Sanity.