Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was an Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer who is widely regarded as one of the most important spiritual teachers of the 20th century. He is best known for his teachings on the nature of the mind and the quest for a transformative inner revolution.

Krishnamurti was born in South India and was designated at an early age as a spiritual leader by the Theosophical Society. However, he later rejected this role and dissolved the organization that had been established to support him. Throughout his life, Krishnamurti traveled extensively, giving talks and holding discussions on a wide range of topics, including consciousness, meditation, and the nature of reality.

Krishnamurti's teachings emphasize the need for individuals to free themselves from conditioned thought and preconceived ideas in order to understand the nature of reality. He encouraged his listeners to observe their own minds and to question their beliefs and assumptions in order to achieve a state of heightened awareness and understanding.

Krishnamurti's ideas have had a profound impact on many people and his teachings continue to be studied and practiced by spiritual seekers around the world. His books, including "The First and Last Freedom," "The Ending of Time," and "Commentaries on Living," are widely read and his speeches and discussions are available online for those who are interested in exploring his teachings further.