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The observer and the observed are the same | J. Krishnamurti
### [Observer and observed gap] (00:01) When you have a gap between the observer and the observed, then there is a time interval and during that time interval other factors enter, conflict arises and so on. Therefore, it is imperative to remove this ...### [Observer and observed gap] (00:01) When you have a gap between the observer and the observed, then there is a time interval and during that time interval other factors enter, conflict arises and so on. Therefore, it is imperative to remove this ... -
What is awareness?
0:00 K: Sir, would you kindly explain what is Buddhist meditation? R: Buddhist meditation—the purest form—has taken many forms and varieties. The purest form is insight into "what is." K: You are using my words… R: No, not your words. You a...0:00 K: Sir, would you kindly explain what is Buddhist meditation? R: Buddhist meditation—the purest form—has taken many forms and varieties. The purest form is insight into "what is." K: You are using my words… R: No, not your words. You a... -
Observing the root of fear
**(0:00)** **J. Krishnamurti:** Now, let’s explore something important. Most of us, perhaps all of us, experience fear to some extent. Life is uncertain, especially now. There is uncertainty regarding our livelihoods, ongoing wars, and the pressur...**(0:00)** **J. Krishnamurti:** Now, let’s explore something important. Most of us, perhaps all of us, experience fear to some extent. Life is uncertain, especially now. There is uncertainty regarding our livelihoods, ongoing wars, and the pressur... -
Can thought be aware of itself?
(0:13:39) Jiddu Krishnamurti: Can thought be aware of itself as it occurs, or does awareness come afterward? Can consciousness be aware of its entire content? Most of us become aware only after an incident occurs, after an action. We often say, "I s...(0:13:39) Jiddu Krishnamurti: Can thought be aware of itself as it occurs, or does awareness come afterward? Can consciousness be aware of its entire content? Most of us become aware only after an incident occurs, after an action. We often say, "I s... -
The linguistic prison
(00:01) So freedom must be something entirely different. And is it possible to come to that, to realise that freedom? That is, not to be ambitious at all. Go into it. Which doesn't prevent the love of doing - right? The scientists throughout the wor...(00:01) So freedom must be something entirely different. And is it possible to come to that, to realise that freedom? That is, not to be ambitious at all. Go into it. Which doesn't prevent the love of doing - right? The scientists throughout the wor... -
Inquiry into yourself Krishnamurti
(00:00) So, we are saying: a mind that is in conflict, either brought about through control, through will, which is desire, a mind that has problems, a mind that has not resolved relationship, and therefore no love, such a mind is incapable of going...(00:00) So, we are saying: a mind that is in conflict, either brought about through control, through will, which is desire, a mind that has problems, a mind that has not resolved relationship, and therefore no love, such a mind is incapable of going... -
Suffering is like a jewel
(00:01) We have never truly asked or inquired if there is an end to sorrow. Instead of confronting this question, we have deferred it. Christians believe someone else will suffer on their behalf. In the East, particularly in India, it is attributed...(00:01) We have never truly asked or inquired if there is an end to sorrow. Instead of confronting this question, we have deferred it. Christians believe someone else will suffer on their behalf. In the East, particularly in India, it is attributed... -
On inattention and the gap between understanding and action
(00:22) Second Question: “One realises deeply the importance of awareness of one’s inner and outer actions, yet one slips into inattention so easily. Must there be Krishnamurti—the books, the cassettes—to keep us alert? Why? Why this gap be...(00:22) Second Question: “One realises deeply the importance of awareness of one’s inner and outer actions, yet one slips into inattention so easily. Must there be Krishnamurti—the books, the cassettes—to keep us alert? Why? Why this gap be... -
Why are you hurt?
(00:06) Human beings are hurt from childhood - at school, in college, and throughout life. This hurt stems from the image you have of yourself, which gets damaged. Do you see this as a fact? If you recognize that the essence of you is hurt, then wh...(00:06) Human beings are hurt from childhood - at school, in college, and throughout life. This hurt stems from the image you have of yourself, which gets damaged. Do you see this as a fact? If you recognize that the essence of you is hurt, then wh... -
Show me how to dissolve the I
(00:25) Fourth Question: "Show me how to dissolve the ‘I’, the ‘me’. Without that, everything else is futile." The questioner asks, “Show me.†One can point out various ways of completely denying the self—the 'me', selfishness, and se...(00:25) Fourth Question: "Show me how to dissolve the ‘I’, the ‘me’. Without that, everything else is futile." The questioner asks, “Show me.†One can point out various ways of completely denying the self—the 'me', selfishness, and se... -
On awareness and the awakening of intelligence
(00:19) Third question: We know that asking how to sustain awareness is the wrong question, as awareness is moment-to-moment. But does the capacity for awareness develop, growing stronger in endurance? Is this what you mean by the awakening of inte...(00:19) Third question: We know that asking how to sustain awareness is the wrong question, as awareness is moment-to-moment. But does the capacity for awareness develop, growing stronger in endurance? Is this what you mean by the awakening of inte... -
Will awaken deeper energy which is called kundalini
(00:27) Will the practice of yoga, as it is done in Europe and America, bring about spiritual awakening? Is it true that yoga will awaken deeper energy called kundalini? Shall I read it again? No? Alright. From the sublime to the ridiculous. (01:22)...(00:27) Will the practice of yoga, as it is done in Europe and America, bring about spiritual awakening? Is it true that yoga will awaken deeper energy called kundalini? Shall I read it again? No? Alright. From the sublime to the ridiculous. (01:22)... -
Does God exist?
(00:24) Sixth Question: “Kindly give a straight reply. Does God exist, or not? Yes, or no? If yes, how best to realise Him in this life?†What a profound question, isn’t it? Humanity, from the ancient Greeks to the Sumerians, has grappled wit...(00:24) Sixth Question: “Kindly give a straight reply. Does God exist, or not? Yes, or no? If yes, how best to realise Him in this life?†What a profound question, isn’t it? Humanity, from the ancient Greeks to the Sumerians, has grappled wit... -
Understanding cause and effect
(00:01) Krishnamurti (K): Cooperation is one of the most challenging things to achieve. Typically, we cooperate around a person, an idea, or even in acts of hate, such as hating another country. For example, in times of war, people unite to destroy...(00:01) Krishnamurti (K): Cooperation is one of the most challenging things to achieve. Typically, we cooperate around a person, an idea, or even in acts of hate, such as hating another country. For example, in times of war, people unite to destroy... -
Put away all self-centred activity
(00:00) Krishnamurti (K): We are asking a fundamental question: is there an action without limitation? The self—the "me"—is inherently limited. The self is composed of knowledge, which is essentially a bundle of memories. As long as the self ac...(00:00) Krishnamurti (K): We are asking a fundamental question: is there an action without limitation? The self—the "me"—is inherently limited. The self is composed of knowledge, which is essentially a bundle of memories. As long as the self ac... -
There is no watcher in watching
(00:00) To have a brain free of problems is essential because unresolved problems create additional issues, leading the brain into constant conflict. This internal battle restricts the brain's freedom. Without conflict, the brain becomes free, and ...(00:00) To have a brain free of problems is essential because unresolved problems create additional issues, leading the brain into constant conflict. This internal battle restricts the brain's freedom. Without conflict, the brain becomes free, and ... -
Watching the whole movement of anger
(00:00) Could we discuss whether a human being can live without time and knowledge—beyond practical knowledge like driving a car or writing a letter? Do you understand? P: Isn’t this tied to what we’ve already talked about—living with an ...(00:00) Could we discuss whether a human being can live without time and knowledge—beyond practical knowledge like driving a car or writing a letter? Do you understand? P: Isn’t this tied to what we’ve already talked about—living with an ... -
The importance of doubt
(00:01) Doubt is extraordinarily important; skepticism. To examine every experience, question each thought and feeling so that the brain becomes thoroughly cleansed of all accumulated experiences, traditions, and conditioning. This is our aim throug...(00:01) Doubt is extraordinarily important; skepticism. To examine every experience, question each thought and feeling so that the brain becomes thoroughly cleansed of all accumulated experiences, traditions, and conditioning. This is our aim throug... -
Love with intelligence breaks the wall
(00:01) Krishnamurti: We’ve discussed how accumulation—of time, security, and psychological attachments—creates division. Thought moves between the particular and the general, forming an internal state shaped by accumulated images. This is dee...(00:01) Krishnamurti: We’ve discussed how accumulation—of time, security, and psychological attachments—creates division. Thought moves between the particular and the general, forming an internal state shaped by accumulated images. This is dee... -
Is there a final question one question that will answer all questions
**(00:18)**  I wonder, one wonders, is there a final question? One question that will answer all other questions? We haven't thought about it. I just thought of it now. Is there a question or an inquiry—not an experience, because experiences ...**(00:18)**  I wonder, one wonders, is there a final question? One question that will answer all other questions? We haven't thought about it. I just thought of it now. Is there a question or an inquiry—not an experience, because experiences ... -
The Real Revolution - Where are we going
**(00:07)**Â Â **Krishnamurti (K):** Is it possible to bring about a complete transformation in 'what is'? To explore this question of a total revolution in 'what is', one must have an extraordinary sense of awareness. Awareness means being cons...**(00:07)**Â Â **Krishnamurti (K):** Is it possible to bring about a complete transformation in 'what is'? To explore this question of a total revolution in 'what is', one must have an extraordinary sense of awareness. Awareness means being cons... -
The quality of a religious mind
What we are saying is that a mind that is religious does not belong to any society, any nationality, has no belief, but such a mind has exercised the quality of doubt so that it questions, doesn't accept, does not obey, the edicts of any organization...What we are saying is that a mind that is religious does not belong to any society, any nationality, has no belief, but such a mind has exercised the quality of doubt so that it questions, doesn't accept, does not obey, the edicts of any organization... -
Pursuing non-violence
Krishnamurti is exploring violence, and its causes.(00:01) So the fact is I am violent. But to achieve non-fact requires time. So, to stay with violence needs no time. To understand, to observe, to perceive the nature, the structure and the causatio...Krishnamurti is exploring violence, and its causes.(00:01) So the fact is I am violent. But to achieve non-fact requires time. So, to stay with violence needs no time. To understand, to observe, to perceive the nature, the structure and the causatio... -
An immediate ending Krishnamurti
(00:01) How is it that there are manifestations from that stream? You understand? Are you interested in all this? You understand my question? That stream, which is our million years of human sorrow and anxiety, fear and despair, hope and all the re...(00:01) How is it that there are manifestations from that stream? You understand? Are you interested in all this? You understand my question? That stream, which is our million years of human sorrow and anxiety, fear and despair, hope and all the re... -
Breaking the pattern of time Krishnamurti
(00:01) K: Sir, you see, scientists, brain specialists, are, if I may use rather easy words, they are going out, examining things outside, but not taking themselves as... guinea pigs and going through that. B: Mostly. Except for those who do bio-fe...(00:01) K: Sir, you see, scientists, brain specialists, are, if I may use rather easy words, they are going out, examining things outside, but not taking themselves as... guinea pigs and going through that. B: Mostly. Except for those who do bio-fe... -
The fact is we are nothing Krishnamurti
(00:01) K: All one's education, all one's past experience and knowledge is a movement in becoming, both inwardly, psychologically as well as outwardly. Becoming is the accumulation of memory. Right? More and more and more memories, which is called ...(00:01) K: All one's education, all one's past experience and knowledge is a movement in becoming, both inwardly, psychologically as well as outwardly. Becoming is the accumulation of memory. Right? More and more and more memories, which is called ... -
Truth cannot be experienced
(00:01) I feel experience is something that’s already finished, over, it’s gone, and we want experience of truth. That is the real thing. Right? And it cannot be experienced because then there must be the experiencer, recognition that is the tru...(00:01) I feel experience is something that’s already finished, over, it’s gone, and we want experience of truth. That is the real thing. Right? And it cannot be experienced because then there must be the experiencer, recognition that is the tru... -
Quarrelling
There are problems between man and woman, there are other problems, I am just taking that one problem. Man and woman. They quarrel. This is one of the unfortunate things that happen in relationship. They quarrel about god knows what, every petty lit...There are problems between man and woman, there are other problems, I am just taking that one problem. Man and woman. They quarrel. This is one of the unfortunate things that happen in relationship. They quarrel about god knows what, every petty lit... -
Thinking is a reaction to memory
(00:01) What is thinking? Thinking is a response, is a reaction to memory. Right? If you had no memory you wouldn't be able to think. Memory is stored in the brain as knowledge, knowledge which has come through experience. Listen carefully to this. ...(00:01) What is thinking? Thinking is a response, is a reaction to memory. Right? If you had no memory you wouldn't be able to think. Memory is stored in the brain as knowledge, knowledge which has come through experience. Listen carefully to this. ... -
Discipline means: to learn
(00:00) So discipline, the root meaning of that word means to learn, to learn why one controls, why one suppresses, why there is fear, why does one conform, compare, and therefore conflict. And in that learning there is order, that very learning bri...(00:00) So discipline, the root meaning of that word means to learn, to learn why one controls, why one suppresses, why there is fear, why does one conform, compare, and therefore conflict. And in that learning there is order, that very learning bri... -
The highest expression of compassion
K is asking what is compassions. He says that love is the highest level of compassion. Then he asks how can you be compassionate when you are attached to a conclusion, while following a religion, God, savior or any kind of ideologyK is asking what is compassions. He says that love is the highest level of compassion. Then he asks how can you be compassionate when you are attached to a conclusion, while following a religion, God, savior or any kind of ideology -
You are attached, why?
(00:01) Most of us are attached to something or other. It may be a piece of property, old furniture, or a picture, or an idea, or a belief, or an experience. Watch yourself, please. You know you are attached to something or to a person, to some ex...(00:01) Most of us are attached to something or other. It may be a piece of property, old furniture, or a picture, or an idea, or a belief, or an experience. Watch yourself, please. You know you are attached to something or to a person, to some ex... -
An extraordinary quality of attention
How do I stop time and thought? Because his intention, his desire, his longing is to be free from fear. And so he is caught in his own desire to be free, but he is not watching. He is not watching very carefully the causation. When you are watch...How do I stop time and thought? Because his intention, his desire, his longing is to be free from fear. And so he is caught in his own desire to be free, but he is not watching. He is not watching very carefully the causation. When you are watch... -
Honesty and responsibility
Krishnamurti has a dialogue about responsibility and questions the method of inquiry by the questioner.  [00:03] Responsibility is about care and communication, not obligation. - Responsibility involves genuine care and affection towards others,...Krishnamurti has a dialogue about responsibility and questions the method of inquiry by the questioner.  [00:03] Responsibility is about care and communication, not obligation. - Responsibility involves genuine care and affection towards others,... -
There is no observer
"Understanding the Absence of the Observer in Self-awareness and Action | Krishnamurti Foundation Trust" [00:04] Realizing the absence of an observer within oneself - Recognizing the bundle of desires, anxieties, and sorrows as part of oneself - ..."Understanding the Absence of the Observer in Self-awareness and Action | Krishnamurti Foundation Trust" [00:04] Realizing the absence of an observer within oneself - Recognizing the bundle of desires, anxieties, and sorrows as part of oneself - ... -
A different kind of energy
Krishnamurti discusses the importance of a unique kind of energy, distinct from physical energy, needed for personal and societal transformation. He points out that conventional energy often comes from conflict, friction, and competition, which c...Krishnamurti discusses the importance of a unique kind of energy, distinct from physical energy, needed for personal and societal transformation. He points out that conventional energy often comes from conflict, friction, and competition, which c... -
Death is not separate from living
The talk is about ending attachment. K talks about ending attachment, which means death. When we die we lose all attachment, and the question is can we end attachment while living. K doesn't provide answers by through dialog invites you to look at t...The talk is about ending attachment. K talks about ending attachment, which means death. When we die we lose all attachment, and the question is can we end attachment while living. K doesn't provide answers by through dialog invites you to look at t... -
Never run from sorrow
(00:00) We live with sorrow and perhaps that is getting more and more expansive, through divorce, people are divorced and their children go through a terrible time the children suffer neurotic, all that goes on with the children. They are fed up wit...(00:00) We live with sorrow and perhaps that is getting more and more expansive, through divorce, people are divorced and their children go through a terrible time the children suffer neurotic, all that goes on with the children. They are fed up wit... -
The man who meditated for 25 years
Krishnamurti shares a dialog with a man who spent 25 years of his life in solitude and meditation, and his conclusion after listening to a talk by K was that he recognized he lived 25 years in illusion. K then talks about the step to end confusion!Krishnamurti shares a dialog with a man who spent 25 years of his life in solitude and meditation, and his conclusion after listening to a talk by K was that he recognized he lived 25 years in illusion. K then talks about the step to end confusion! -
Meditation is not a practice
(00:00) Why is it necessary to meditate at all? Meditation, the meaning of that word is... to ponder over, think over. But also it has a deeper meaning: measure... to meditate also means to measure. Now meditation is... being free completely from me...(00:00) Why is it necessary to meditate at all? Meditation, the meaning of that word is... to ponder over, think over. But also it has a deeper meaning: measure... to meditate also means to measure. Now meditation is... being free completely from me... -
Psychologically there is no future
Understanding Psychological Time: A Reflection on Krishnamurti's Insights [00:09] Gradualness and measurement have become important in our lives. - Throughout history, we have accepted the idea of gradual progress religiously, politically, and in...Understanding Psychological Time: A Reflection on Krishnamurti's Insights [00:09] Gradualness and measurement have become important in our lives. - Throughout history, we have accepted the idea of gradual progress religiously, politically, and in... -
Learn to observe
To appreciate Krishnamurti, you are invited to observe together with him. In this talk he looks into the nature of observation. He calls pleasure, fear and sorrow disorder and gets into observing all of these phenomena as a whole. (00:00) Why has pl...To appreciate Krishnamurti, you are invited to observe together with him. In this talk he looks into the nature of observation. He calls pleasure, fear and sorrow disorder and gets into observing all of these phenomena as a whole. (00:00) Why has pl... -
Psychological time
- Time is necessary for acquiring various skills, such as language, driving, and carpentry. - The speaker emphasizes the need for psychological investigation together, questioning the concept of psychological evolution. - The traditional belief is t...- Time is necessary for acquiring various skills, such as language, driving, and carpentry. - The speaker emphasizes the need for psychological investigation together, questioning the concept of psychological evolution. - The traditional belief is t... -
The universe has no cause - we have causes
Krishnamurti suggest that we should no be looking for a cause! Sit with this and actively participate. - Human beings don't change, and there are various explanations for this, but they are just explanations. - The question of why we are not aware ...Krishnamurti suggest that we should no be looking for a cause! Sit with this and actively participate. - Human beings don't change, and there are various explanations for this, but they are just explanations. - The question of why we are not aware ... -
The Ending of Time - Discussion on materialism and conflict
In summary, the discussion is about the nature of materialism and how it relates to the mind and thought. Materialism is the belief that matter is all there is, and that all reactions and actions in the natural and human world are the result of matte...In summary, the discussion is about the nature of materialism and how it relates to the mind and thought. Materialism is the belief that matter is all there is, and that all reactions and actions in the natural and human world are the result of matte... -
The art of Seeing, listening, and Learning
This section introduces J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson, who will be engaging in a dialogue about seeing, listening, and learning. Introducing J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson J. Krishnamurti was born in South India and educated ...This section introduces J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson, who will be engaging in a dialogue about seeing, listening, and learning. Introducing J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson J. Krishnamurti was born in South India and educated ... -
Goodness only flowers in freedom
(00:02) Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Father Eugene Schallert. J. Krishnamurti was born in South India and educated in England. For the past 40 years he has been speaking in the United States, Europe, India, Australia and other parts of the world. ...(00:02) Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Father Eugene Schallert. J. Krishnamurti was born in South India and educated in England. For the past 40 years he has been speaking in the United States, Europe, India, Australia and other parts of the world. ... -
Ending disorder is the ending of death
Conversation between J. Krishnamurti and Father Eugene Schallert. The conversation centers around the concept of perception and how it is influenced by biases and prejudices. Krishnamurti argues that these biases prevent true perception and lead t...Conversation between J. Krishnamurti and Father Eugene Schallert. The conversation centers around the concept of perception and how it is influenced by biases and prejudices. Krishnamurti argues that these biases prevent true perception and lead t... -
What is thought?
(00:01) So what is thinking? You understand my question? If time and thought are the root of fear – which they are in actuality – what is thinking? Why do we live, act, do everything, on the basis of thought? The marvellous cathedrals of Europe...(00:01) So what is thinking? You understand my question? If time and thought are the root of fear – which they are in actuality – what is thinking? Why do we live, act, do everything, on the basis of thought? The marvellous cathedrals of Europe... -
What is guilt
(00:20) Guilt. I don’t have to read the question. It is all rather mixed up here. Why do we feel guilty? You know what that word means. Culpability. Culpa. Why do we feel guilty? Many people do. It tortures their life. Then it becomes an enormous...(00:20) Guilt. I don’t have to read the question. It is all rather mixed up here. Why do we feel guilty? You know what that word means. Culpability. Culpa. Why do we feel guilty? Many people do. It tortures their life. Then it becomes an enormous... -
Why does the mind demand pleasure
Krishnamurti says we are not serious about what matters in life and are more serious about mundane stuff. Listen to hear what he means and explore together. He says that caring about serious topics in life gives one vitality and energy. He starts t...Krishnamurti says we are not serious about what matters in life and are more serious about mundane stuff. Listen to hear what he means and explore together. He says that caring about serious topics in life gives one vitality and energy. He starts t... -
To be aware of our past
(00:35) Krishnamurti: Aren't the lights a bit too bright? I can't see you. I don't know quite where to begin, because we have so many problems, and the problems seem to be increasing and we human beings seem to be unable to find any kind of solution...(00:35) Krishnamurti: Aren't the lights a bit too bright? I can't see you. I don't know quite where to begin, because we have so many problems, and the problems seem to be increasing and we human beings seem to be unable to find any kind of solution... -
J- Krishnamurti and Huston Smith - Authority is destructive
Huston Smith, famous historian has a dialog with Krishnamurti explores lucidity with Krishnamurti. He asks, if it is possible in this age to live with total lucidity. Krishnamurti in his unique style first explores the question and explores if it i...Huston Smith, famous historian has a dialog with Krishnamurti explores lucidity with Krishnamurti. He asks, if it is possible in this age to live with total lucidity. Krishnamurti in his unique style first explores the question and explores if it i...
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