‘There is no abstraction, there is only 'what is', there is only the seeing. And when you see, you act.’

This episode on Abstraction has three sections.

The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1974, and is titled: Abstractions, Conclusions and Ideas.

The second extract (29:02) is from the second talk at Brockwood Park in 1973, and is titled: Why Does the Mind Draw Abstractions?

The final extract in this episode (57:02) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in New Delhi 1964, and is titled: Fear Is Not an Abstraction.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. This episode’s theme is Knowing. Upcoming themes are Grief and Loss, Mechanical Living and Talent.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

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‘We are incapable, so we look, we search, we find somebody to tell us what to do, and we put our faith in those people. But faith and trust have no value.’

This episode on Trust and Faith has five sections.

The first extract (2:24) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, and is titled Trust and Certainty.

The second extract (13:42) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Trust and Faith Have No Value.

The third extract (22:58) is from the second talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: There Is Nothing You Can Trust.

The fourth extract (42:18) is from the first question and answer meeting in Bombay 1984, and is titled: What Is Faith?

The final extract in this episode (48:03) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Colombo 1980, and is titled: Faith and Suffering.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. Upcoming themes are Abstraction, Mechanical Living, and Grief and Loss.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit the official YouTube channel for hundreds of full-length video and audio recordings of Krishnamurti’s talks and discussions. In addition, the Foundation’s own channel features a large collection of carefully selected clips. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

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‘Leisure is extraordinarily important – not to have a mind that is constantly occupied, constantly chattering. It is only in that unoccupied mind a new seed of learning can take place.’

This episode on Leisure has five sections.

The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Ojai 1977, and is titled: The Importance of Leisure.

The second extract (21:06) is from the sixth talk at Rajghat in 1962, and is titled: We Have Very Little Leisure.

The third extract (30:48) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Bombay 1964, and is titled: What Will We Do With Our Leisure?

The fourth extract (42:18) is from the third talk in Bombay 1966, and is titled: Great Leisure Is Coming.

The final extract in this episode (55:28) is from the fifth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Leisure and Laziness.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant topics. Upcoming themes are Trust, Abstraction, Mechanical Living.

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.

You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

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