‘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.

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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.

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‘There is no duality, only the fact. But when we want to get over the fact, we create duality.’

This week’s episode on Duality has four sections.

The first extract (2:28) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Bombay 1966, and is titled: What Is Duality?

The second extract (24:15) is from the fourth talk in New Delhi 1983, and is titled: Is There Such Thing As Duality?

The third extract (32:41) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Bombay 1984, and is titled: The Conflict of Duality.

The final extract in this episode (52:43) is from a talk in Rome 1973, and is titled: Observation Without Duality.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected 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.

Upcoming themes include Isolation and Liberation.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at kfoundation.org, where you can find a broad collection of articles and quotes, an introduction and biography, along with a comprehensive index of topics for easy access to texts and recordings. Our online store stocks all available Krishnamurti books and ships worldwide.

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‘To inquire demands a mind that has set aside its opinions, its judgements, its evaluations and is capable of observing exactly what is, outwardly and inwardly.’

This week’s episode on Inquiry has five sections.

The first extract (2:44) is from the first question and answer meeting at Rajghat in 1981, and is titled What Does It Mean To Inquire?

The second extract (17:46) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Brockwood Park in 1973, and is titled: Inquiry Requires a Serious Mind.

The third extract (27:40) is from the first talk at Brockwood Park in 1982, and is titled: Inquiry Into What To Do.

The fourth extract (41:12) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1975, and is titled: Inquiring Without Illusion or a Goal.

The final extract in this episode (56:53) is from the seventh discussion in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Inquiry Into the Sacred.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’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.

Upcoming themes are Duality, Isolation and Liberation.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to The Krishnamurti Centre. The Centre offers a variety of group retreats from February to December, including for young adults. The atmosphere is one of openness and friendliness, with a sense of freedom to inquire with others and alone. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information.

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‘Though concentration is necessary, meditation involves much more than concentration, or the control of thought.’

This week’s episode on Concentration has three sections.

The first extract (2:25) is from the second question and answer meeting in Ojai in 1982, and is titled: Concentration and Attention.

The second extract (18:03) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1981, and is titled: Concentration and Control.

The final extract in this episode (44:45) is from the third talk in Claremont 1968, and is titled: Concentration and Meditation.

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

Upcoming themes are Inquiry, Duality and Isolation.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit the official YouTube channel for hundreds of full-length video and audio recordings of Krishnamurti’s talks and discussions. In addition, the Foundation’s own channel features a large collection of specially selected clips.

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‘The self is nothing but words and memories. So the self is the past. And to know oneself means to observe yourself.’

This week’s episode on The Self has five sections.

The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Madras 1978, and is titled: The Nature of the Self.

The second extract (24:30) is from the fourth talk in Saanen 1985, and is titled: Self-Interest.

The third extract (43:18) is from Krishnamurti’s eighth talk in Saanen 1964, and is titled: Self-Pity.

The fourth extract (54:14) is from the seventh talk in Saanen 1974, and is titled: Is There a Higher Self?

The final extract in this episode (1:05:11) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Emptying the Mind of the Activities of the Self.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected clips from Krishnamurti’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.

Upcoming themes are Concentration, Inquiry and Duality.

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.

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‘Remaining totally in a state of not knowing, you have tremendous energy.’

This week’s episode on Not-knowing has five sections.

The first extract (2:36) is from the first talk in Saanen 1963, and is titled: The State of Not-knowing.

The second extract (18:11) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Paris 1961, and is titled: Not-knowing Is Complete Attention.

The third extract (30:26) is from the second discussion in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Can the Brain Remain with Not-Knowing?

The fourth extract (41:22) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1974, and is titled: In Not-knowing There Is Great Energy.

The final extract in this episode (55:21) is from the seventh talk in Madras 1961, and is titled: We Are Afraid of Leaving the Known.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected 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.

Upcoming themes are The Self, Concentration and Inquiry.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to The Krishnamurti Centre. The Centre offers a variety of group retreats from February to December, including for young adults. The atmosphere is one of openness and friendliness, with a sense of freedom to inquire with others and alone. 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. This helps our visibility.