This Very Body The Buddha

This Very Body the Buddha: Talks on Hakuin's Song of Meditation by Osho explores the Zen teachings of Hakuin and the idea that awakening is not a distant goal but an experience available in the present moment. Through his discourses on Hakuin’s celebrated Song of Meditation (Zazen Wasan), Osho explains meditation, awareness, and the discovery of one’s true nature.

This book is intended for readers interested in Zen Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual inquiry. It presents the understanding that Buddha nature is inherent within every individual and encourages a direct experience of consciousness beyond concepts and beliefs.

About This Book

In This Very Body the Buddha, Osho examines Hakuin’s teachings and explores the Zen perspective that enlightenment is found within ordinary life itself. The book reflects on how meditation can help readers experience greater awareness, presence, and acceptance in everyday existence.

Through discussions on non-duality, compassion, consciousness, and inner freedom, Osho presents Hakuin’s meditation teachings in an accessible way for modern readers. The discourses emphasise moving beyond intellectual understanding and recognising the deeper possibilities of awareness through direct experience.

What You'll Discover

• Hakuin’s Song of Meditation and its Zen teachings
• The meaning of Buddha nature within every individual
• Meditation as a path to awareness and presence
• Zen perspectives on consciousness and non-duality
• The relationship between acceptance and inner freedom
• Ways to experience spirituality in everyday life

Perfect For

• Zen Buddhism readers
• Meditation practitioners
• Students of Eastern philosophy
• Followers of Osho’s teachings
• Readers interested in spiritual growth and self-realization

Why You'll Love This Book

This Very Body the Buddha: Talks on Hakuin's Song of Meditation offers Osho’s interpretation of Zen meditation and Hakuin’s wisdom, focusing on awareness, presence, and the recognition of one’s true nature. It is a thoughtful read for those exploring meditation, consciousness, and inner transformation.