Exploring the ways that religion has been misunderstood and distorted, J. Krishnamurti discusses the nature of human suffering and how a religious mind can move beyond it. 

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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:

• How the word or concept of religion has been abused, distorted, and mischaracterized across time
• Religion as a reality beyond thought, belief, and organized systems
• Krishnamurti’s powerful redefinition of religion: the total gathering of one’s energy in complete attention
• How losing touch with nature and the universe led to the arising of superstition and false religion
• The essential role of a completely silent and attentive mind 
• Understanding suffering and moving beyond it rather than getting stuck in it 
• Looking into why human beings are hurt in both psychological and physiological senses
• The roots of suffering in childhood and dealing with comparison 
• Becoming aware of our personal hurts and how they have impacted our perceptions
• How an innocent mind is incapable of being hurt 

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

"There is suffering of the world and it isn't that one must go through it, but, as it is there, one must understand it and go beyond it. That’s one of the qualities of a religious mind, that is incapable of suffering—it has gone beyond it. That doesn’t mean it becomes callous, on the contrary, it is a passionate mind." – J. Krishnamurti

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J. Krishnamurti considers the mechanical quality of seeing and listening that humans often suffer from, and why it prevents us from being free. 

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In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson consider:

• Seeing through the screen of our own prejudices, fears, and egos  
• The separation between us and our object of perception 
• Listening through the screen of irritations and personal translations rather than directly hearing what others say
• What occurs when we are able to listen without any interference, interpretation, or conclusion
• The black and white quality of listening versus non-listening 
• Giving our total attention to what is being said to us 
• The way that our minds are oriented towards commercialism  
• Considering the ways in which we learn, or if there is even learning at all
• How the brain can only function within complete security 
• Action based on ideas such as inaction, and the mechanical quality of our seeing and listening
• The living death of never being free and only focusing on what we think we know

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

"Seeing and listening have become mechanical. We never see anything new. Even the flower is never new which has blossomed overnight. It is always from the known to the known. A movement in time and therefore time-binding, and therefore never free." – J. Krishnamurti

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Discussing how passion is derived from being able to remain with sorrow, J. Krishnamurti describes the depth of beauty.

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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:

• Austere beauty and total abandonment of the self
• The deep relationship between suffering and beauty 
• Humility and the beauty of not knowing 
• Becoming aware of global suffering and less self-absorbed
• How people rationalize sorrow in the east and are able to remain with it
• Our lack of an intimate relationship with nature  
• How artificiality has become supremely important in our modern world 
• Losing the delicacy of the mind, heart, and body 
• The misguided purpose of education and what students should be learning
• Considering the true definition of action in order to understand sorrow

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America

“Passion won’t come out of sorrow. And, without passion, how can you see beauty? You can intellectually appreciate a painting, poem, or statue, but you need this great sense of inward bursting of passion that creates in itself a sensitivity that can see beauty. It is, I think, rather important to understand sorrow. I think it is related: beauty, passion, sorrow.” – J. Krishnamurti

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Explaining the unfulfilling nature of pleasure, J. Krishnamurti describes joy as something that happens independently without possession.

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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:

• The relationship between pleasure and enjoyment
• What keeps pleasure going, or, why we continuously pursue pleasure
• The pleasure of possession (of people, things, and ideas)
• Registering beauty with complete attention and then letting it go
• The possibility of delight without thought
• Controlling our senses, body, thoughts, and desires
• The problem of boredom and lack of fulfillment
• Discipline within the realms of pleasure and joy
• The freedom to observe our fear of pleasure
• Considering what it means to attend to something

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America

“Just be wholly there. When you see the sunset, see it completely. When you see a beautiful line of a car, see it and don’t let this thought begin. At that moment be supremely attentive, completely with your mind, your body, your nose, your eyes, your ears, everything and thought doesn’t come through at all.“ – J. Krishnamurti

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Discussing natural vs. unnatural desire, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Anderson explore the destructive seduction of consumerism.

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In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson explore:

• What it means to be intrinsically free
• The deep, internal roots of pleasure and fear
• Desire in relation to appetite (physical vs. psychological appetite)
• Our invested interest in self-seduction and the effects of consumerism
• How desire is born and cultured into each one of us
• Perception, contact, and sensation as the precursors to desire
• The cruelty of self-deception and understanding the nature of pleasure Investigating the truth of fear and moving beyond it
• How humans seek power and control via abolishing pleasure
• Pleasure’s relationship to enjoyment and true happiness

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America

"We are not condemning pleasure, we are trying to understand why pleasure has become such a strong importance in life; pleasure of enlightenment, pleasure of sex, pleasure of possession, of knowledge, of power.” – J. Krishnamurti

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Continuing his talk with Dr. Allan W. Anderson, J. Krishnamurti explains how thought and the pursuit of pleasure are at the root of all fears.

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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:

• The connection of fear and pleasure
• Conscious and unconscious fears
• The necessity of security for the individual and for humanity
• How national division has destroyed our physical security
• Fear of public opinion and judgement from others
• Self-identification and the fear of non-being
• How thought produces fear
• Observing without the interference of thought
• The transformation of fear

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University

“Fear is a dreadful thing. It darkens the world, it destroys everything. I don’t think we can discuss fear without also discussing the pursuit of pleasure.” – J. Krishnamurti

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J. Krishnamurti returns to explain how we must grasp the movement of disorder to have and maintain an orderly life.

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In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:

• Outward and inward disorder in the world
• Going behind the facade of order in the west
• The fallacy of order in communist societies
• Considering if order is conformity
• The study of disorder and difficulty in examining the unintelligible
• Our society and civilization as being based on comparison
• Living a life of non-comparison
• The mind as disorderly and how we can observe disorder
• The perceiver as the perceived
• Virtue as a necessity to order
• Staying totally attentive to disorder in order to have order

“To understand disorder, we think an orderly mind is necessary. But, the mind itself has created this disorder. So, can the mind not look at disorder out there but the maker of disorder which is in here? The mind itself is disorder.” – J. Krishnamurti

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America

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Exploring responsibility, J. Krishnamurti explains that freedom isn’t the absence of constraints, but rather the ability to act with awareness.

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This week, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson philosophize about:

• The distinction between being ‘responsible for’ and being responsible
• Responsibility as the ground within action takes place
• Why acting must be free from the past
• Having a mind that thinks clearly
• How choice exists when there is confusion
• Human responsibility in relationship
• How images of each other prevent real relationships
• Beauty as goodness in behavior and action
• Fact an abstraction of fact
• The responsibility of being a parent and educating children
• Care in relation to responsibility
• How freedom implies responsibility, not negligence
• The act of learning all the time

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America

“Freedom implies responsibility and therefore freedom responsibility means care, not negligence. Not doing what you want to do.“ – J. Krishnamurti

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Inspecting the quality of responsibility, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Anderson discuss how adequate communication can help the response to global crises.

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In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson speak about:

• Walking together on the same path of communication
• The art of listening and giving complete attention
• Being in communion with each other
• Maintaining seriousness and passion throughout conversation
• Responding adequately when talking to others
• The connection of all human beings through suffering
• Human beings as the sustainers of chaos and destruction
• The observer as the past
• Negating the immorality of society
• Religions as being based on self-denial
• Freedom and responsibility in relationship
• Being a light to yourself
• Total commitment to responding completely to crises

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America

“To be in communion with each other, both of us must be serious about the same problem, at the same time, with the same passion, otherwise it is not communication. If you’re not interested in what is being said, you’ll think of something else and communication stops.” – J. Krishnamurti

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Continuing his dialogue with Dr. Allan W. Anderson, J. Krishnamurti discusses how freeing the mind of the observer is the only way that true relationships with one another can exist.

Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to catch all of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating life with J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson.

This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson speak about:

• Looking into the “I” and the observer
• Creativity, knowledge, and the absence of novelty
• Freedom which brings about inner austerity
• The utmost importance of human relationships
• How our own pursuits and ambitions separate us from others
• The division which comes from the observer (I)
• Why human beings are so violent with each other
• Virtue and orderliness within relationships
• The act of listening as a stimulant for connection

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America

“There is really no relationship at all. I may sleep with my wife and so on and so on, but actually there is no relationship. Because I have my own pursuits, my own ambitions, my own idiosyncrasies, and she has hers. So we are always separate and therefore always in battle with each other which means the observer (as the past) is the factor of division.” – J. Krishnamurti

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