What are you doing with your life? Can anyone show you the way, or must you be a light to yourself? Do we see the urgency of change? One of the greatest spiritual teachers and philosophers of all time, J. Krishnamurti challenges us to question all that we know and discover our true nature in the here and now. This official podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust now has over 250 episodes. Episodes 1-50 feature conversations between Krishnamurti and luminaries from many paths, along with readings of the classic book Commentaries on Living by actor Terence Stamp. Episode 51 onwards features carefully chosen extracts based on a theme explored by Krishnamurti. The extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent his different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes. Get in touch at podcast@kfoundation.org. Please consider leaving a review, which helps the visibility of the podcast.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
‘Where there is love, then do what you will, it will be right action’.
This week’s episode on Love has five sections.
The first extract (2:16) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Ojai 1984, titled ‘What is love?’
The second extract (10:28) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1973, titled ‘Love in relationships’.
The third extract (24:26) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1975, titled ‘Is love a movement in time?’
The fourth extract (36:22) is from the third talk at Brockwood Park in 1985, titled ‘With the ending of sorrow is love’.
The final extract (55:30) this week is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Bombay 1983, titled ‘Is there love in your heart?’
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and meditation. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
‘Religion is not the authoritarian, accepted form of religion, the state religion, the religion of belief, of faith, of dogma, of rituals, of worshipping a symbol.’
This week’s episode on Religion has five sections.
The first extract (2:24) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1982, titled ‘What is religion?’
The second extract (19:07) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1974, titled ‘Religion is the core of a new culture’.
The third extract (33:38) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in London 1982, titled ‘The religious mind’.
The fourth extract (47:31) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1984, titled ‘The religious mind is in a state of creation’.
The final short extract (54:29) is from a recording by Krishnamurti in Ojai 1984, titled ‘Religion is a form of science’. This recording made for the book ‘Krishnamurti to Himself’ is an exclusive to this podcast and has not been made available before now.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
‘There is great beauty in being totally anonymous. And the whole world is seeking identity, power, position.’
This week’s episode on Anonymity and Creativity has four sections.
The first extract (2:32) is from Krishnamurti’s third question and answer meeting in Ojai 1980, titled ‘In anonymity is true creativity.’
The second extract (19:03) is from the fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1978, titled ‘Total anonymity and humility’.
The third extract (28:42) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1961, titled ‘Creativity and the still mind’.
The final extract (45:34) this week is from the fourth talk in Amsterdam 1968, titled ‘Become completely anonymous’.
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and meditation. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
‘Where there is division there must be conflict. That is a law, and we all know this.’
This week’s episode on Conflict has four sections.
The first extract (2:32) is from Krishnamurti’s second question and answer meeting in Ojai 1981, titled ‘Where there is division there is conflict.’
The second extract (28:51) is from the fifth talk in Saanen 1977, titled ‘Is it possible to live without conflict?’
The third extract (39:02) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Brockwood Park in 1984, titled ‘Is thought the cause of conflict?’
The final extract (52:00) this week is from the third question and answer meeting in Saanen 1981, titled ‘The root of conflict in relationship.’
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and meditation. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
‘Most of us are concerned with trimming fear, like we trim branches of a tree. And we think this is good enough, but we don’t challenge ourselves whether it is possible to be completely free of fear.’
This week’s episode on Fear has five sections. The first extract (2:24) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in San Francisco 1983, titled ‘We are two friends discussing fear’.
The second extract (9:34) is from the fifth talk in Saanen 1981, titled ‘What is fear?’
The third extract (23:52) is from Krishnamurti’s third question and answer meeting in Ojai 1981, titled ‘Observing fear’.
The fourth extract (47:56) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1985, titled ‘Fear of change’.
The final extract (57:22) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Saanen 1981, titled ‘Fear of dying’.
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and meditation. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
‘Ambition is the same, whether it is in the world or turned towards God.’
This week’s episode on Ambition has four sections. The first extract (2:18) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in London 1962, titled ‘Denying ambition totally.’
The second extract (13:46) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1981, titled ‘Where there is ambition, can love exist?’.
The third extract (25:52) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Brockwood Park in 1973, titled ‘Ambition is a waste of energy’.
The final extract (43:30) this week is from the ninth talk in Ojai 1949, titled ‘Are you free of ambition?’
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and authority. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
‘Peace is necessary in order to grow, to flower, to understand, to have time to look around, to explore into ourselves and what we find there. We must have peace.’
This week’s episode on Peace has three sections. The first extract (2:26) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Saanen 1983, titled ‘Is it possible to live in peace?’
The second extract (30:32) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood in 1984, titled ‘Peace requires intelligence’.
The final extract (58:08) this week is from Krishnamurti’s ninth talk in Saanen 1964, titled ‘Peace of mind’.
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and authority. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
‘Each of us has been brought up to be a separate individual with our own soul. Is this a fact, or merely a concept?’
This week’s episode on individuality has four sections. The first extract (2:18) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Ojai 1981, titled ‘We think we are individuals’.
The second extract (25:34) is from the first talk at Brockwood Park in 1981, titled ‘The concept of individuality is the root of division’.
The third extract (41:11) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1984, titled ‘You are not unique’.
The final extract (1:06:15) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Madras 1972, titled ‘Is there a permanent you?’
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and meditation. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
‘Meditation means the emptying of consciousness of its content. Then only can the mind be absolutely quiet.’
This week’s episode on Meditation has four sections. The first extract (2:24) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in San Diego 1970, titled ‘What is meditation?’
The second extract (16:41) is from the seventh talk in Saanen 1974, titled ‘The controller is the controlled’.
The third extract (42:32) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1949, titled ‘Meditation is the beginning of self-knowledge’.
The final extract (1:11:11) this week is from a direct recording by Krishnamurti in 1983, titled ‘Meditation is without measurement’. This recording is exclusive to this podcast and has not been heard outside of the archives before now.
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and authority. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
‘We need a new society; and that society is not going to be created by anybody except by you. I do not think we feel the immense responsibility of this.’
This week’s episode on Society has five sections. The first extract (2:29) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth question and answer meeting in Ojai 1981, titled ‘What is your relationship to society?’
The second extract (8:36) is from the third talk in Madras 1985, titled ‘Each one of us has built society’.
The third extract (19:10) is from Krishnamurti’s second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1982, titled ‘Is it possible to not contribute to the cruelty of society?’
The fourth extract (30:24) is from the fourth talk in Saanen 1972, titled ‘Society creates an image in us’.
The final extract (48:36) this week is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1965, titled ‘We need a new society’.
Each weekly episode in this season of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a major theme of the philosopher’s talks, such as freedom, self-knowledge, beauty, intelligence and authority. Extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Find us online at kfoundation.org and on social media as Krishnamurti Foundation Trust