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This very important work offers penetrating dialogues between the
great spiritual leader and the renowned physicist that shed light
on the fundamental nature of existence. Krishnamurti and David Bohm
probe such questions as 'why has humanity made thought so important
in every aspect of life? How does one cleanse the mind of the
'accumulation of time' and break the 'pattern of ego -centered
activity'?The Ending of Time concludes by referring to the wrong
turn humanity has taken, but does not see this as something from
which there is no escape. There is an insistence that mankind can
change fundamentally; but this requires going from one's narrow and
particular interests toward the general, and ultimately moving
still deeper into that purity of compassion, love and intelligence
that originates beyond thought, time, or even emptiness.
Life is a razor's edge and one has to walk on that path with
exquisite care and with pliable wisdom" - J Krishnamurti Between
1948 and the early 1960s, Krishnamurti was easily accessible and
many people came to him. On walks, in personal meetings, through
letters, the relationships blossomed. Happy Is the One Who Is
Nothing collects together letters to a young friend who came to him
wounded in body and mind. The letters, presented here in a
beautifully gentle design, were written between June 1948 and March
1960. They reveal a rare compassion and clarity: the teaching and
healing unfold; separation and distance disappear; the words flow;
not a word is superfluous; the healing and teaching are
simultaneous. Happy Is the One Who Is Nothing is ideal as a gift
for any loved one interested in non-duality and
perspective-shifting spirituality, or to be treasured on your own
shelf. "One of the greatest thinkers of the age" - the Dalai Lama
on J Krishnamurti
These 60 chapters, with titles like "Solitude Means Freedom", "All
Seeking is from Emptiness and Fear", and "Life is an
Extraordinarily Beautiful Movement", carry the essence of
Krishnamurti's teaching style and profoundest wisdom. Each one
reflects an encounter K had at different times during the sixties
and seventies. It opens with a poetic account of the location where
the encounter took place, plus occasionally a description of the
seeker that K has met. The chapter then moves back and forth
between the seeker and the teacher, giving the reader plenty to
reflect upon. This is previously unpublished material. Readers will
be captivated by the luminous prose and the piercing insight. The
style is enigmatic and poetical but each chapter contains more than
enough for the reader to consider, perhaps as a daily practice. In
the style of Paulo Coelho they have the quality of fables, but the
teaching is far more profound and challenging.
Most of Krishnamurti's books are transcriptions from the many talks
he gave. This book however contains short pieces from his
notebooks, which are heartfelt and intimate. More than 55 short
entries, between one and six pages long, start with descriptions
unfolding amidst mountains, jungles and rolling meadows and then
end with his own spontaneous musings. The writing feels totally
spontaneous and in-the-moment, and is never cliched or too smooth.
You are drawn to consider his words carefully, because your mind is
quiet. For Krishnamurti, the challenge is to keep our minds free
from preconceptions and ultimately free from any concepts at all.
So, you don't "decide" to meditate and you never consciously
meditate at all as a distinct action. You actively meditate from
one second to the next but without effort. It's just how you are.
Our minds can bring us down and seemingly conspire against us, but
a quieter contemplation of how things truly are can also bring
breakthroughs and peace. This is exactly what this book is for,
through its vivid scenes and helpful contemplations. Krishnamurti
is perfect for seekers who have exhausted all the "how tos" and are
disillusioned by teachers who are coasting or who are writing books
to generate an income when they have nothing to say. The spiritual
market is maturing and there are many people who want more. This is
for them.
The privilege is given to me, as an elder, to pen a word of
introduction to this little book, the first written by a younger
Brother, young in body verily, but not in Soul. The teachings
contained in it were given to him by his Master in preparing him
for Initiation, and were written down by him from memory - slowly
and laboriously, for his English last year was far less fluent than
it is now. The greater part is a reproduction of the Master's own
words; that which is not such a verbal reproduction is the Master's
thought clothed in His pupil's words. Two omitted sentences were
supplied by the Master. In two other cases an omitted word has been
added. Beyond this, it is entirely Alcyone's own, his first gift to
the world. May it help others as the spoken teachings helped him -
such is the hope with which he gives it. But the teaching can only
be fruitful if it is lived, as he has lived it, since it fell from
the Master's lips. If the example be followed as well as the
precept, then for the reader, as for the writer, shall the great
Portal swing open, and his feet be set on the Path. Annie Besant.
In 1950, Krishnamurti said: "If we are concerned with our own lives, if we understand our relationship with others, we will have created a new society; otherwise, we will but perpetuate the present chaotic mess and confusion." Providing a far-reaching basis for solving many of the world's crises, On Relationship brings together Krishnamurti's most essential teachings on the individual's relationship to other people and institutions. The renowned teacher makes clear that the way we handle personal crises and relationships links us to the problems of all people and has a larger, global meaning. Ending the causes of war, for instance, cannot truly begin until we perform simple, but often ignored, tasks such as reconciling with estranged family members, keeping our homes in order, and respecting others.
Encouraging readers to disregard the past and their idealizations
and instead live in the present, this innovative account examines
how and why remembering past events--whether pleasurable or
painful--imparts a false sense of continuity that results in
suffering. A change in one's perception of time, the past, and
permanence promotes a new clarity and alertness, allowing one to
better handle future challenges. In changing one's perception of
time, this guide also inspires people to live and learn through
direct experiences, a major theme in Krishnamurti's teachings.
"Animando que los lectores no presten atencion al pasado y sus
idealizaciones y en vez vivir en el presente, este relato innovador
examina como rememorar los acontecimientos pasados--los placenteros
o los dolorosos--imparte una falsa sensacion de continuidad que
provoca sufrimiento. Un cambio en la percepcion del tiempo, del
pasado, y de la permanecia promueve una claridad y una desapilacion
nueva, permitiendole a uno enfrentarse a retos futuros de una
manera mejor. En cambiar su percepcion del tiempo, esta guia
tambien anima que la gente viva y aprenda a traves de las
experiencias directas, un tema principal en las ensenanzas de
""Krishnamurti."
Krishnamurti's profound early work of spiritualism displays great
wisdom attuned to matters of higher contemplation. Demonstrating a
precocious ability to instil and guide others with spiritual
wisdom, Jiddu Krishnamurti was only twelve when he first authored
this primer on gaining knowledge. The book is not an attempt at
preaching or conversion, but is instead a meditation upon the
wholesome, guiding principles that anyone who desires great
spiritual harmony should aspire to. Krishnamurti urges all aspiring
spiritualists to be honest with themselves. If they are truly
determined, and have the inner wealth to embark upon such a
journey, then they will go far. Eliminating material desires,
behaving properly with good manners and conduct, and regarding
other human beings with compassion and love are explained as
crucial tenets. Obstacles to attainment, both physical and mental,
are also explained.
Krishnamurti's profound early work of spiritualism displays great
wisdom attuned to matters of higher contemplation. Demonstrating a
precocious ability to instil and guide others with spiritual
wisdom, Jiddu Krishnamurti was only twelve when he first authored
this primer on gaining knowledge. The book is not an attempt at
preaching or conversion, but is instead a meditation upon the
wholesome, guiding principles that anyone who desires great
spiritual harmony should aspire to. Krishnamurti urges all aspiring
spiritualists to be honest with themselves. If they are truly
determined, and have the inner wealth to embark upon such a
journey, then they will go far. Eliminating material desires,
behaving properly with good manners and conduct, and regarding
other human beings with compassion and love are explained as
crucial tenets. Obstacles to attainment, both physical and mental,
are also explained.
This book contains one lecture and two of Krishnamurti's legendary
Ommen Campfire Talks given in Holland during his early years of
teaching, and closes with three of his poems. It reflects the last
and very best of his teachings while he was still head of the Order
of the Star. Includes his first revolutionary talk, "Who Brings the
Truth," at a time when he had been heralded as the next World
Teacher, the Maitreya. Krishnamurti asks those present if they
should believe he is the world teacher, how would it help them?
This talk stresses that if you depend on authority, you will be
building your foundations on sand. All of these early lessons guide
the reader toward finding what matters most within themselves. His
greatness as a teacher was in showing us how to be lamps unto
ourselves, as found in this book, which was rare and out of print
until now.
Recognizing that the world is filled with violence, both on a
global and individual scale, the author asserts that in order for
society to change, individuals must produce a change within
themselves. This fascinating analysis will provide readers with an
understanding of the connection between humans and violence and
will demonstrate how to achieve mental liberation and tranquility.
"Realizando que el mundo esta lleno de violencia, tanto en el nivel
global como individual, el autor sostiene que el cambio de la
sociedad surgira cuando el ser humano produzca un cambio en si
mismo. Este analisis fascinante proveera a los lectores un
entendimiento de la conexion entre los humanos y la violencia y los
mostrara a como alcanzar la liberacion de la mente y la
tranquilidad total."
Some Questions Refer To The Korean War, Whether To Be Pacifist, How
To Deal With The Possibility Of A Son Being Killed In The Fighting,
Etc. Krishnamurti Was A Major Figure In The Theosophical Movement
Who Had By This Time Long Broken With The Formal Theosophical
Society.
2010 Reprint of 1956 Edition. A s a young man, Jiddu Krishnamurti
was "discovered" by the leaders of the Theosophical Society and
proclaimed the next World Leader. He went on to live the life of a
prophet and influenced, through his speeches and writings,
millions. In Commentaries on Living, the author addresses the
issues confronting every man and women. In 88 short essays, he
address such issues as: Gossip and Worry, The Rich and the Poor,
Virtue, Love in Relationship, Belief, Silence, The Self, Fear and
much more.
2010 Reprint of original 1911 Edition. As a young man, Jiddu
Krishnamurti was "discovered" by the leaders of the Theosophical
Society and proclaimed the next World Leader. While under the
guidance of the Theosophical Society, Krishnamurti (using the pen
name of Alcyone) wrote the book "At The Feet of the Master." It is
a beautiful little book that contains principals of living that can
be applied by anyone.
J. Krishnamurti, one of the most beloved and renowned religious
teachers of the twentieth century, often taught his students that
they must look at the state of the world, with all its violence and
conflict, if they are ever to understand themselves. To turn away
from world events was for him not to be alive to what life has to
teach.
"Facing a World in Crisis " presents a selection of talks that
Krishnamurti gave on how to live in and respond to troubling and
uncertain times. His message of personal responsibility and the
importance of connecting with the broader world is presented in a
nonsectarian and nonpolitical way. Direct and ultimately
life-affirming, "Facing a World in Crisis " will resonate with
readers today who are looking for a new way to understand and find
hope in challenging times.
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