Seven talks from Saanen, Switzerland, 1981 and two talks from Amsterdam, Holland, 1981 are recorded in The Network of Thought. Publisher: Mirananda Author/Editor: J. Krishnamurti 109 pp – Paper From the book: The turning point is in our consciousness. Our consciousness is a very complicated affair. Volumes have been written about it, both in [...]
In these discussions, Krishnamurti goes deeply into the question of Human problems, drawing, in the process, a most interesting distinction between the ‘professional’ and the ‘human being’. He asks whether we do not regard ourselves as professionals first and as human beings afterwards. Our education generally makes us professionals in the sense that right from [...]
In this series of talks, given in the U.S. and various cities throughout the world in the 1950s, Krishnamurti confronts the habitual, projection-making mind, which fails to see “what is”, immersed as it is in belief and illusion. “What can bring about this radical change in our minds?” the author asks. His insightful answers invite [...]
Life Ahead presents lessons that move far beyond the traditional forms of education taught in most schools and colleges. Drawn from transcripts of talks given to Indian students, the book covers a wide range of universal topics. In short, accessible chapters, Krishnamurti explores the danger of competition, the value of solitude, the need to understand both [...]
On Truth offers Krishnamurti’s most profound ruminations on the search for truth. In 1929, he began his life of public teachings by saying, “Truth is a pathless land”. Throughout his many years of speaking to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, he continually emphasized that truth cannot be approached through the instrument of thought. Truth [...]
Inspired by Krishnamurti’s perception that truth can be discovered by anyone, and that all life is interconnected. The Book of Life presents passages from Krishnamurti’s talks and writings on a different theme for every week of the year, with each topic developed over seven days. The subjects embrace such far-ranging topics as self-knowledge, desire, sorrow, [...]
This book is a must read—for any person interested in Krishnamurti and his teachings. This is one of the most comprehensive texts of Krishnamurti’s teachings, containing discussions with various individuals — including Professor Jacob Needleman, Alain Naudé, Swami Venkatesananda, and Professor David Bohm. Professor Jacob Needleman asks about the present situation of the young, the [...]
Counted among his admirers are Jonas Salk, Aldous Huxley, David Hockney, and Van Morrison, along with countless other philosophers, artist, writers and students of the spiritual path. Now the trustees of Krishnamurti’s work have gathered his very best and most illuminating writings and talks to present in one volume the truly essential ideas of this [...]
In this series of 8 talks, given in Ojai, California in 1955, he confronts the confusion, habits, and assumptions of the human mind, and claims these lie at the root of all violence and suffering in the world. While these reflections were offered over 50 years ago, their meaning is as fresh and as relevant [...]
The material contained in this volume was originally presented in the form of talks to students, teachers and parents in India, but its keen penetration and lucid simplicity will be deeply meaningful to thoughtful people everywhere, of all ages, and in every walk of life. Krishnamurti examines with characteristic objectivity and insight the expressions of [...]