‘There is the sense of inward frustration, the sense of hopeless despair without an end. Perhaps most people are not aware of it, or if they are, they avoid it. But it is there. So what is one to do?’

This episode on Despair has four sections. The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Ojai 1973, and is titled: Despair, Hope and Belief.

The second extract (14:20) is from the second talk in Saanen 1962, and is titled: The Source of Despair.

The third extract (48:08) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Ojai 1949, and is titled: Facing Despair.

The final extract in this episode (1:04:20) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1967, and is titled: Freedom from Despair Is Not Through Hope.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Despair. Upcoming themes are Holism, Activism & Social Change and Discovery.

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‘As long as science is the activity of a separate group or nation, which is tribal activity, such knowledge can only bring about greater conflict, greater havoc in the world – which is what is happening now.’

This episode on Science has three sections.

The first extract (2:46) is from the first small group discussion in New Delhi 1981, and is titled: Scientists Have Not Helped Me.

The second extract (13:01) is from the first talk at Los Alamos in 1984, and is titled: Creativity in Science.

The third and final extract in this episode (59:57) is from a direct recording in Ojai 1984, and is titled: If Scientists Worked for Peace.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Science. Upcoming themes are Despair, Activism & Social Change, and Holism.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to The Krishnamurti Centre. The Centre offers a variety of group retreats, including for young adults. There is also a volunteer programme. The atmosphere at the Centre is one of openness and friendliness, with a sense of freedom to inquire with others and alone. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information.

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‘Only a mind that is vulnerable is capable of affection and love, not a mind that is jealous, possessive or dominating.’

This episode on Vulnerability has three sections.

The first extract (2:46) is from the second public discussion in Saanen 1965, and is titled: Vulnerability & Sensitivity.

The second extract (22:06) is from a direct recording in Ojai 1983, and is titled: We Lose Vulnerability in This World of Noise.

The third and final extract (37:57) in this episode is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1966, and is titled: Pretension, Innocence & Vulnerability.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity.

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