Exploring the ways that religion has been misunderstood and distorted, J. Krishnamurti discusses the nature of human suffering and how a religious mind can move beyond it.
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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:
- How the word or concept of religion has been abused, distorted, and mischaracterized across time
- Religion as a reality beyond thought, belief, and organized systems
- Krishnamurti’s powerful redefinition of religion: the total gathering of one’s energy in complete attention
- How losing touch with nature and the universe led to the arising of superstition and false religion
- The essential role of a completely silent and attentive mind
- Understanding suffering and moving beyond it rather than getting stuck in it
- Looking into why human beings are hurt in both psychological and physiological senses
- The roots of suffering in childhood and dealing with comparison
- Becoming aware of our personal hurts and how they have impacted our perceptions
- How an innocent mind is incapable of being hurt
This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
“There is suffering of the world and it isn’t that one must go through it, but, as it is there, one must understand it and go beyond it. That’s one of the qualities of a religious mind, that is incapable of suffering—it has gone beyond it. That doesn’t mean it becomes callous, on the contrary, it is a passionate mind.” – J. Krishnamurti
About J. Krishnamurti:
For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.
About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:
Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.