From Sex to Super-consciousness by Osho [rare books]

Book Summary

From Sex to Super‑Consciousness (based on a series of lectures delivered in 1968) explores a provocative spiritual philosophy: that sexual energy—far from being taboo or sinful—is a powerful gateway to higher awareness and even enlightenment. Osho challenges traditional views that either repress or idolize sex, arguing that without understanding it, one cannot rise above it. He asserts “the goal is from lust to light”—transforming the intense, fleeting ecstasy of orgasm into sustained spiritual insight .

Through vivid narrative and discourse, Osho explains how orgasm briefly produces experiences of egolessness and timelessness—a peek at super‑consciousness. He proposes sex as the first flash of mystical awareness, which can, with mindful attention, be extended or replaced by meditation, love, and prayer . His central thesis: sex energy should not be suppressed but sublimated—observed and witnessed, not just indulged—so that it naturally evolves into a creative and spiritual force beyond reproduction .

The book unfolds in three thematic sections:

1. From Sex to Super‑Consciousness – viewing sex as sacred and transformative, not shameful.

2. Sex Matters – deconstructing sexual conditioning and myths, addressing moral judgments and societal taboos.

3. Neither Original nor Sin – rejecting the idea of original sin associated with sexuality, and advocating acceptance and conscious experience as keys to liberation.

Readers on meditation forums describe its impact as transformative—the reframing of sex from guilt to growth, and encouragement to explore meditative awareness as the real goal .

About the Author: 

Osho (born Chandra Mohan Jain; 11 December 1931 – 19 January 1990), later known as Rajneesh, was an Indian mystic, spiritual teacher, and founder of the Rajneesh movement. He rejected institutionalized religion and taught that genuine spiritual awakening occurs through direct inner experience. Known for his dynamic meditations, candid discourses, and controversial views (especially on sex and traditional moral systems), he amassed a global following and founded an ashram in Pune that transformed into today’s Osho International Meditation Resort . Osho’s teachings blended Eastern spirituality with Western psychology and technology, advocating a celebration of life that integrated love, play, awareness, and transformation—often summed up in his phrase “Zorba the Buddha”: fully alive yet deeply conscious