J. Krishnamurti

‘One of the greatest thinkers of the age’ The Dalai Lama 'One of the five saints of the 20th century' - TIME magazine 'Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly' - Deepak Chopra Who are you? What are you? What do you want from life? One of the world’s great philosophical teachers, Krishnamurti, offers his inspiring wisdom on many of life’s hurdles from relationships and love, to anxiety and loneliness. He answers such questions as ‘What is the significance of life?’ and 'How do I live life to the full?' to reveal the best way of being true to yourself. Read by millions from all walks of life, Krishnamurti shows us there is no path, no higher authority, no guru to follow, and that ultimately it is our own responsibility as to how we live our lives.

What Are You Doing With Your Life?

A series of 8 lectures, given in Ojai, California in 1955, from one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers and teachers. Krishnamurti confronts the typical grasping and confused mind which lies at the root of all violence and suffering. Though offered over fifty years ago, the ideas in these talks are fresh, relevant and offer an enduring message for today as Krishnamurti discusses a world in which booming productivity and scientific advancement should promise a happy future, but don't. He points also to the ongoing escalation of war, competition, envy and territoriality despite gains in education, religious ecumenism and the technologies of self-improvement. He asks his listeners to consider that all apparent progress is simply another illusion. In their brilliantly clear essays, his focus is singular, with no glib answers to eternal questions. To read this book is to venture into the unexplored assumptions that govern our lives. The workings of the mind are so simple and obvious in J Krishnamurti's explanations, yet so enormously challenging to confront. Like other classic texts, such as religious scriptures, the words ring true. Issues addressed include: the nature of violence; the problem of change; the conditioning of the mind; how to achieve "peace"; the nature of worship and spiritual practice; how to really listen.

To Free the Mind from All Conditioning

As One Is

Born in poverty in India, Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) became a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker whose ideas continue to influence us today. George Bernard Shaw declared that he was the most beautiful human being he had ever seen and Aldous Huxley was one of his close friends. Whether debating politics with Nehru, discussing theories with Rupert Sheldrake and Iris Murdoch, or challenging his students not to take his words at face value, Krishnamurti engaged fully with every aspect of life. He is regarded by many modern religious figures as a great teacher, an extraordinary individual with revolutionary insights; Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra are all indebted to his writings. Freedom from the Known is one of Krishnamurti's most accessible works. Here, he reveals how we can free ourselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected. By changing ourselves, we can alter the structure of society and our relationships. The vital need for change and the recognition of its very possibility form an essential part of this important book's message.

Freedom from the Known

الحرية من المعلوم

ORIENTAL & INDIAN PHILOSOPHY. If truth can set us free, where do we find it? In "The First and Last Freedom", Krishnamurti argues that we will not find truth in formal institutions, nor in organised religions and their dogmas, nor in any guru or outside authority; for, according to Krishnamurti, truth can only be realised through self-understanding. Controversial and challenging, yet always enlightening, Krishnamurti guides us through society's common concerns, such as suffering and fear, love and loneliness, sex and death, the meaning of life, the nature of God, and personal transformation - consistently relating these topics to the essential search for pure truth and perfect freedom. This classic philosophical and spiritual study offers wisdom and insights particularly suited to our own uncertain times.

The First and Last Freedom

Renowned philosopher J. Krishnamurti’s words, free from bias, possess a universal quality. In a stirring manner, they unveil the fundamental roots of our shared human predicaments. His profound insights break the confines of society’s accepted ways of thinking, resonating with anyone willing to listen. In Think On These Things, Krishnamurti examines with characteristic objectivity and insight the expressions of what we are pleased to call our culture, our education, religion, politics and tradition; and he throws much light on such basic motivations as ambition, greed and envy, the desire for security and the lust for power—all of which he shows to be deteriorating factors in human society. He points out with uncompromising directness the false elements in our attitudes and institutions, and the implications of his remarks are profound and far-reaching.

Think on These Things

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Hindi Translation of English Bestseller Meditations

Dhyaan

Krishnamurti

الحياة ليست سينما

Krishnamurti fue un conocido escritor y orador en materia filosófica y espiritual. Sus principales temas incluían la revolución psicológica, el propósito de la meditación, las relaciones humanas, la naturaleza de la mente y cómo llevar a cabo un cambio positivo en la sociedad global.

Diario I

J. Krishnamurti was renowned for the penetrating insight and immediacy of his spiritual teaching. Radical in his day for seeking truth beyond the boundaries of religion, ideology, or tradition, he declared that "Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever." He traveled and lectured throughout the world, calling for a new approach to life and spirituality. In this compilation of Krishnamurti's most essential teachings, he explores what he calls "the art of living." The topics addressed include such perennial human concerns as: living life without conflict and confusion, how to act with skill and clarity, the significance of meditation, death and dying, true freedom, and bringing the sacred into everyday life. These timeless teachings guide us to live our lives simply, intelligently, and with great love—free from the bonds of sorrow and fear.

The Krishnamurti Reader

A classic collection of excerpts from one of the great spiritual leaders of the twentieth century--now in the newly designed Shambhala Pocket Library series. Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) went from his origins in a small south Indian village to become one of the great spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. He taught that the only way to create peace on earth is to transform the human psyche—but that there is no path to this transformation, no method for achieving it, and no gurus nor spiritual authorities who can help. Rather, the transformation is a truth that each of us must discover within ourselves. This classic collection of brief excerpts from Krishnamurti’s books and talks presents the essence of his teaching on meditation—a state of attention, beyond thought, which brings total freedom from authority and ambition, fears and separateness.

Meditations

Regarded as one of the great spiritual teachers of the twentieth century, Krishnamurti delivered his radical insights with a disarming simplicity. Here, in records of talks and dialogues in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Saanen, Switzerland, he speaks on freedom, fragmentation, radical change and more. Chapter titles include: Freedom, Fragmentation, Meditation, Can Man Change?, Why Can’t We Live at Peace?, The Wholeness of Life, Fear, The Transcendental, On Violence, On Radical Change, The Art of Seeing, On Penetrating the Unknown.

The Flight of the Eagle

"Education as Service" by J. Krishnamurti. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Education as Service

This comprehensive record of Krishnamurti's teachings is an excellent, wide-ranging introduction to the great philosopher's thought. With among others, Jacob Needleman, Alain Naude, and Swami Venkatasananda, Krishnamurti examines such issues as the role of the teacher and tradition; the need for awareness of 'cosmic consciousness; the problem of good and evil; and traditional Vedanta methods of help for different levels of seekers.

The Awakening of Intelligence

On Learning and Knowledge

Krishnamurti là tác giả của rất nhiều cuốn sách. Ở tuổi 90, Krishnamurti đã diễn thuyết tại Liên Hợp Quốc về chủ đề hòa bình và nhận thức. Được trao tặng Huân chương Hòa bình của Liên Hợp Quốc vào năm 1984, ông được xem là một hiền nhân, triết gia và nhà tư tưởng đã tạo ra ý nghĩa căn bản và mới mẻ cho tôn giáo bằng cách chỉ rõ một cách sống vượt khỏi tất cả các tôn giáo. Ông can đảm đối diện với những vấn đề của xã hội và phân tích bằng sự rõ ràng, tính khoa học những hoạt động của tâm trí con người. Ông không trình bày bất kỳ triết thuyết nào, trái lại chỉ nói về những sự việc có liên quan đến tất cả chúng ta trong cuộc sống hàng ngày. Khi phát biểu rằng: nếu ta được giáo dục chỉ để trở nên khác biệt, giành lấy một công việc tốt hơn, có nhiều năng lực hơn, thống trị người khác nhiều hơn, thì cuộc sống của ta sẽ trở nên hời hợt và trống rỗng vô cùng, J.Krishnamurti đã tạo nên sự rúng động không chỉ ở Ấn Độ, quê hương ông, mà còn với cả thế giới. Càng đi sâu vào tác phẩm, càng nhận ra, Giáo Dục Và Ý Nghĩa Cuộc Sống mang đến câu chuyện hoàn toàn mới về giáo dục. Theo đó, con người là một tổng thể hài hòa được tạo thành từ nhiều khía cạnh khác nhau. Nền giáo dục phải mang đến sự hợp nhất các khía cạnh riêng biệt này – vì nếu không có sự hợp nhất ấy, cuộc sống sẽ trở thành một chuỗi những cuộc xung đột và nỗi bất hạnh. Muốn tạo dựng một nền giáo dục đúng đắn, ta phải hiểu rõ ý nghĩa cuộc sống trong tính toàn thể của nó. Bằng lối hành văn khúc chiết, gần gũi, J.Krishnamurti cho rằng “dạy học” không nên trở thành một nghề của những chuyên gia như nó đang là như vậy, bởi vì khi đó tình thương sẽ phai tàn, trong khi tình thương chính là yếu tố cốt lõi của quá trình phát triển toàn diện. Thông điệp cuốn sách đưa ra rất nhân văn: Tất cả chúng ta nhất thiết phải học cách trở thành người có lòng trắc ẩn, biết bằng lòng với những cái tối thiểu và tìm kiếm cái tối cao. Chỉ khi đó nhân loại mới thực sự được cứu rỗi. Đó chính là lý do Giáo Dục Và Ý Nghĩa Cuộc Sống trở thành tác phẩm có lượng phát hành cực kỳ ấn tượng trên thế giới suốt nhiều năm qua.

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