Osho takes the Gospel of Thomas out of their narrower Christian context, and blends their wisdom with the rich threads of Eastern traditions of mysticism, thereby showing the truly universal nature of Jesus′ teachings.

Central to Osho′s vision of the New Man is what he calls "the rebellious spirit." These talks offer a glimpse into what he means by this way of life, and how he is working with people to bring it about. These talks are the very expression of the rebellious spirit – vibrant, urgent and courageous.

Osho comments on incidents around Yakusan’s life, but he focuses on us, the reader, and on how we can reconnect to our essential being and become unified with existence. As Zen says, it can happen in a moment – and only in this moment.