Books

In April 1985 Krishnamurti gave two talks in Washington D.C., covering the whole essence of his teachings. The hall was filled to capacity for both talks and, as usual, he spoke with no notes and did not have a speech prepared or memorized.

In this compilation of thirteen conversations, Krishnamurti engages with a wide and varied range of questions and issues related to the problems of living.

Drawn from a number of Krishnamurti’s talks and dialogues, Freedom From the Known explores many of the central themes of his teaching. The chapters include: Learning About Ourselves, Pursuit of Pleasure, Justification and Condemnation, and the Dissipation of Energy. Krishnamurti writes, "To understand and to be free of any problem we need a great deal of passionate and sustained energy, not only physical and intellectual energy but an energy that is not dependent on any motive, psychological stimulus or drug".

This book is from discussions at the Rishi Valley and Rajghat schools between Krishnamurti and the students and teachers. Krishnamurti regards education as of prime significance in the communication of what is essential for the transformation of the human mind and the creation of a new culture. Krishnamurti questions the very roots of our culture so that a comprehensive view on education emerges.

Krishnamurti and David Bohm engage in two dialogues at Brockwood Park, England. One of the central themes explored is the question of psychological time.

That Benediction is where you are consists of the last series of four public talks that Krishnamurti gave in Bombay, in February 1985. The talks are remarkable for the unusual perspectives and nuances that Krishnamurti offers on the psychological issues he deals with.