What Jiddu Krishnamurti Taught: A Short Introduction
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| What Jiddu Krishnamurti taught |
Looking for a clear, no-nonsense introduction to one of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers? What Jiddu Krishnamurti Taught offers a brief but comprehensive overview of the life and philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti.
This text bridges the gap between his complex philosophical dialogues and the daily life of the modern reader. It covers:
Historical Context: From his early upbringing in India to his public break from organized institutions.
Core Philosophical Themes: A breakdown of key concepts including conditioning, the observer and the observed, and the nature of fear and sorrow.
Why He Matters: An analysis of why his message of "thinking for oneself" is more relevant today than ever.
Content
Part 1: The Making of Krishnamurti
A Modest Beginning: Childhood in Madanapalle and the legend of the eighth son.
The Theosophical Intervention: The discovery by Leadbeater and Besant, and the grooming for the "World Teacher" role.
The Breaking Point: The dissolution of the Order of the Star and the path to independence.
Private Life & Public Persona: Humanizing the philosopher; his relationships and the complexity of his character.
Part 2: The Philosophy of Rebellion
Breaking the Idols: Why organized religion acts as a prison of the mind.
The Observer and the Observed: Understanding the nature of thought and perception.
Conditioning & Freedom: How to dismantle the patterns of social and cultural training.
Death as a Movement: Redefining mortality as living in the present.
The Pathless Land: Why truth cannot be inherited or borrowed.
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