‘Drugs don't alter your boredom, a drug doesn't end your sorrow. You may escape for the time being, but there is still sorrow.’

The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Amsterdam 1971, and is titled: Why Do You Take Drugs?

The second extract (8:39) is from a discussion with students in Ojai 1966, and is titled: Taking Drugs Is Nothing New.

The third extract (17:24) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1971, and is titled: Can Drugs Reveal the Whole of Consciousness?

The fourth extract (28:32) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Dependency on Drugs.

The fifth extract (38:49) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Santa Monica 1971, and is titled: Drugs Are an Impediment to Inquiry.

The final extract in this episode (55:49) is from the fourth talk in San Diego 1970, and is titled: Live a Beautiful Life Without Taking Drugs.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Drugs. Upcoming themes are Goodness & Generosity, Civilisation and Vulnerability.

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