The First And Last Freedom (Paperback, New edition)

The author of this book is unique among spiritual leaders in that he espouses no organization, no creed, and no cult. He has a world-wide following but no "followers". Aldous Huxley in his foreword selects the following quotation as Krishnamurti's fundamental theme: "To understand the misery and confusion that exist within ourselves, and so in the world, we must first find clarity within ourselves. Clarity is the result of intense self-awareness and right thinking. Right thinking comes with self-knowledge. Without self- knowledge what you think is not true." This is clearly an eastern philosophy, but Krishnamurti is no Hindu: he does not read the BHAGAVAD GITA nor the UPANISHADS nor the BIBLE for fear of shackling his thinking with beliefs. His is the acme of individualism - a personal seeking and finding of the truth without the assistance of books, leaders, organizations or propaganda. Krishnamurti now lives in California and as one may expect he has a considerable following there. This book is calculated to add to his following, for it is a clear and intriguing presentation of a point of view which will appeal to many who are finding the more traditional approaches to truth to be blind alleys. (Kirkus Reviews)

Krishnamurti is a leading spiritual teacher of our century. In The First and Last Freedom he cuts away symbols and false associations in the search for pure truth and perfect freedom. Through discussions on suffering, fear, gossip, sex and other topics, Krishnamurti’s quest becomes the readers, an undertaking of tremendous significance.

General

Imprint:	HarperSanFrancisco
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 1997
First published:	March 1975
Authors:	J. Krishnamurti
Dimensions:	204 x 136 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-06-064831-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General Books > Philosophy > Non-Western philosophy > Oriental & Indian philosophy Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General
LSN:	0-06-064831-7
Barcode:	9780060648312

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