Discussing humanity’s deep fear of death, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson analyze how freedom arises when we understand the inseparable connection of life and death.
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This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson discuss:
- The fear and avoidance of death that most human beings experience
- Freeing the mind from fear and understanding death as something beautiful
- Our many human theories about death and the afterlife
- Considering what actually dies outside of the organism
- The radical relation of birth and death
- The futility of ceaselessly analyzing the content of the mind
- How humans have attempted to sell immortality
- The destructibility of all man-made creations and concepts
- Understanding that living, love, and death are one thing
This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and curated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
“Unless the mind frees itself from fear, there is no possibility of understanding the extraordinary beauty, strength, and vitality of death.” –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.