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Jiddhu Krishnamurti

    Jiddu Krishnamurti renounced the expected role of a world teacher, spending nearly sixty years traveling the globe to speak with people about the necessity of radical change in humankind. He did not espouse any philosophy or religion, but rather addressed the issues of everyday life, such as violence, corruption, and the search for happiness, and the need to be free from burdens of fear and anger. He precisely explained the workings of the human mind, emphasizing the need to bring a meditative and spiritual quality to daily life. Krishnamurti rejected the religious, political, and ideological categories that he believed divide people and lead to conflict. He reminded listeners that we are primarily human beings and urged respect for nature and a life free from self-destruction and environmental damage. His timeless and universal teachings, delivered not as a guru but as a friend, give meaning to the search for truth and transcend artificial belief systems and nationalism.

    Total Freedom
    Beyond Violence
    • Beyond Violence

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Talks and discussions done by the author in 1970 at different places.

      Beyond Violence
      4.7
    • Total Freedom

      The Essential Krishnamurti

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Key themes in this collection revolve around personal freedom, the quest for truth, and the nature of existence. The volume features selected writings and talks from Krishnamurti, including insights from his early works and 'Commentaries on Living.' His teachings emphasize the importance of individual exploration over adherence to established beliefs or figures, advocating for a personal journey toward understanding life, death, and inner peace. This compilation showcases the profound influence Krishnamurti has had on seekers of spiritual wisdom throughout the twentieth century and beyond.

      Total Freedom
      4.4