Ep. 3 - What is Communication with Others?

Inspecting the quality of responsibility, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Anderson discuss how adequate communication can help the response to global crises.Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to catch all of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating life with J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson.In this episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson speak about:Walking together on the same path of communicationThe art of listening and giving complete attentionBeing in communion with each otherMaintaining seriousness and passion throughout conversationResponding adequately when talking to othersThe connection of all human beings through sufferingHuman beings as the sustainers of chaos and destructionThe observer as the pastNegating the immorality of societyReligions as being based on self-denialFreedom and responsibility in relationshipBeing a light to yourselfTotal commitment to responding completely to crisesAbout J. Krishnamurti:For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America“To be in communion with each other, both of us must be serious about the same problem, at the same time, with the same passion, otherwise it is not communication. If you’re not interested in what is being said, you’ll think of something else and communication stops.” – J. KrishnamurtiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.