Krishnamurti continues to have a profound influence on readers and those who come in contact with his work. We have compiled a list of blurbs from well known Authors, Thinkers and others. Publishers can feel free to include these in their translation(s).
“One of the greatest thinkers of the age.” The Dalai Lama
“For those who wish to listen these books will have a value beyond words.” The Observer
“Here is a remarkable philosophy of education and peace... Education and the Significance of Life is an excellent book, one that should be read carefully by parents and teachers.” Fellowship Magazine
“J. Krishnamurti is always fresh, he is always surprising.” Sunday Telegraph
“One of the five saints of the 20th Century." TIME Magazine
“Here is one man of our time who may be said to be a master of reality.” Henry Miller
“Krishnamurti is a religious teacher of the greatest distinction who is listened to with profit and assent by members of all churches and sects.” George Bernard Shaw
“[Hearing Krishnamurti speak] was like listening to a discourse of the Buddha—such power, such intrinsic authority.” Aldous Huxley
“Few modern thinkers have integrated psychology, philosophy, and religion so seamlessly as Krishnamurti.” Publishers Weekly
“[Krishnamurti’s] language is naked, revelatory and inspiring. It pierces the clouds of philosophy which confound our thought and restores the springs of action….He initiated no new faith or dogma, questioned everything, cultivated doubt and perseverance, freed himself of illusion and enchantment of pride, vanity, and every subtle form of dominion over others….I know of no other living man whose thought is more inspiring.” Henry Miller
“To listen to him or to read his thoughts is to face oneself and the world with an astonishing morning freshness.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“Krishnamurti’s words offer the intimate spirit of a truly remarkable presence: poetic, gracious, vast as the sky, and wonderfully wise.” Jack Kornfield
“A profound and fresh approach to self-understanding and deeper insights into the meaning of personal freedom and mature love.” Rollo May
“I feel the meaning of Krishnamurti for our time is that one has to think for oneself and not be swayed by any outside religions or spiritual authorities.” Van Morrison
“In my own life Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly and helped me personally break through the confines of my own self-imposed restrictions to my freedom.” Deepak Chopra
"[Krishnamurti] gave me a great deal to think about and set me on a quest for something which I scarcely understood.” Joseph Campbell