‘Philosophers intellectually invent or reason out a meaning to life, and we generally accept such meaning because we have no meaning to our own lives.’

This episode on The Meaning of Life has two sections.

The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Meaning vs. Purpose.

The second and final extract in this episode (32:30) is from the fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1976, and is titled: Finding Out the Meaning of Life.

Each fortnightly episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of the spiritual teacher and philosopher’s talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant themes. Upcoming topics are Motive, Emptying Consciousness, and Thinking.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

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‘Liberation is not a form of snobbishness; it is there for anyone who will inquire into it. It is there with an ever-widening, deepening beauty and strength when there is self-knowing.’

This week’s episode on Liberation has four sections.

The first extract (2:40) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1981, and is titled: Is Liberation Only for the Few?

The second extract (15:54) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Liberation Is Not an Abstract Idea.

The third extract (29:07) is from the second talk in London 1969, and is titled: Liberation from Fear.

The final extract in this episode (1:33:33) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Paris 1961, and is titled: Can Liberation Be Realised by Everyone?

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully chosen extracts from the archives. The aim is to represent different aspects of Krishnamurti’s radical approach to many of the issues and questions we all face in our lives.

This is the final episode of Season 5, and the theme is Liberation. Upcoming themes in Season 6 include Communication, Thinking and Awakening.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

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‘There can be security for mankind only if there is a global relationship, interrelationship economically and socially - a global relationship, not an isolated security.’

This week’s episode on Isolation has four sections.

The first extract (2:34) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk at Brockwood Park in 1982, and is titled: Ideologies Isolate.

The second extract (22:29) is from the second talk in Saanen 1982, and is titled: Is There Security in Isolation?

The third extract (44:08) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1982, and is titled: The Ending of Isolation.

The final extract this week (1:04:30) is from the tenth talk in Saanen 1964, and is titled: The Difference Between Isolation and Aloneness.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from the philosopher’s talks. The aim is to represent different aspects of Krishnamurti’s radical approach to many of the issues and questions we all face in our lives.

Next week's theme, in the final episode of Season 5, is Liberation.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre. Situated in the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park, The Krishnamurti Centre offers retreats individually and in groups. The focus is on inquiry in light of Krishnamurti’s teachings. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information.

You can also find our regular quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app, which helps our visibility.