Book Details:
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Author: Osho
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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Language: English
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Edition: Reprint
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ISBN: 9781250006202
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Pages: 256
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Cover: Paperback
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Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
About the Book:
In The Book of Children: Supporting the Freedom and Intelligence of a New Generation, Osho, one of the twentieth century’s most influential spiritual teachers, delves deep into the nurturing and educational practices that can help children realize their fullest potential. This enlightening book offers a profound exploration of how parents and caregivers can support children in preserving their natural freedom, joy, and intelligence.
Children possess an authenticity and innocence that is unmatched. Osho, in his characteristic poetic style, notes, “Look into the eyes of a child―you cannot find anything deeper. The eyes of a child are an abyss, there is no bottom to them.” However, Osho also identifies a sad truth: as children grow up, many are forced into molds of “productivity” and “good behavior,” losing that pure spontaneity and creativity. The result is a lifelong yearning for that lost childhood innocence, a desire to reconnect with the beauty and wonder they once knew.
Osho's powerful message in this book is a call for a “children’s liberation movement,” one that breaks free from traditional patterns of thought and behavior that restrict both children and adults alike. The book encourages readers to become aware of their own inherited conditioning and to see when to nurture, protect, or step aside, so children can grow to their highest potential in a liberated environment.
This work also challenges the readers to question the deep-seated belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to truly enjoy life and all its richness. Osho’s vision goes beyond just parenting; it is an invitation to break free of societal constraints and create a world where human beings can interact with freedom, joy, and authenticity.
Since his passing in 1990, Osho’s teachings continue to reach people around the world, with his influence ever-growing. The Book of Children is a reflection of his deep understanding of the human spirit and the essential qualities that children naturally possess—qualities that, if nurtured properly, can transform the way we relate to ourselves and to the world.
