Inspecting the quality of responsibility, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Anderson discuss how adequate communication can help the response to global crises.
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In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson speak about:
- Walking together on the same path of communication
- The art of listening and giving complete attention
- Being in communion with each other
- Maintaining seriousness and passion throughout conversation
- Responding adequately when talking to others
- The connection of all human beings through suffering
- Human beings as the sustainers of chaos and destruction
- The observer as the past
- Negating the immorality of society
- Religions as being based on self-denial
- Freedom and responsibility in relationship
- Being a light to yourself
- Total commitment to responding completely to crises
“To be in communion with each other, both of us must be serious about the same problem, at the same time, with the same passion, otherwise it is not communication. If you’re not interested in what is being said, you’ll think of something else and communication stops.” – 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.