J. Krishnamurti: The Freedom From the Known
by Be Here Now Network
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. Despite his lack of a permanent home, he found moments of respite in Ojai, California, Brockwood Park, England, and Chennai, India. Krishnamurti's early life took a significant turn when he and his brother were adopted by Dr. Annie Besant, then President of the Theosophical Society. Initially hailed as a potential world teacher by Theosophists, Krishnamurti's perspective shifted dramatically in 1929. He renounced the role assigned to him, dissolved the Order of the Star in the East, and returned all assets associated with it. This bold move was accompanied by his seminal declaration: "Truth Is A Pathless Land," emphasizing the individual's journey to truth devoid of institutional or doctrinal guidance. From that pivotal moment, Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an au
Episodes
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Ep. 18 – A Door to the Immeasurable
Completing their 18-part dialogue, Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson explore the futility of control, the prison of knowledge, and how deep silence releases our need for answers and opens a door to the immeasurable. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and preserve the complete...
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Ep. 17 – Meditation, Cultivating A Pervasive Quality of Attention
In this philosophical discussion, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan Anderson consider whether meditation is a practice apart from life, or, the very essence of fully living. To start at the beginning of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality and navigating life with J. Krishnamurti and...
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Ep. 16 – An Inquiry into Religion & Authority
J. Krishnamurti examines the degeneracy of modern society and religion, where mechanical living has replaced curiosity, inquiry, and direct perception. To start at the beginning of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality and navigating life with J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W....
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Ep. 15 – The Gods We Have Invented
Outlining the absurdity of religion, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson explore the man-made quality of God across all cultures. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality…
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Ep. 14 – The Vitality of Death
Discussing humanity’s deep fear of death, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson analyze how freedom arises when we understand the inseparable connection of life and death. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part...
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Ep. 13 - A Different Way of Living
Challenging the idea that struggle and conflict are a necessary part of life, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan Anderson explore a different way of living. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness,...
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Ep. 12 - Defining Love Beyond Sex and Pleasure
Exploring how modern culture often reduces love to sex and pleasure, J. Krishnamurti points to a deeper understanding: love as a mirror for self-knowledge and true relationship. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part...
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Ep. 11 - The Nature of Hurt
Exploring the ways that religion has been misunderstood and distorted, J. Krishnamurti discusses the nature of human suffering and how a religious mind can move beyond it. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part…
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Ep. 10 – The Art of Seeing and Listening
J. Krishnamurti considers the mechanical quality of seeing and listening that humans often suffer from, and why it prevents us from being free. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness,...
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Ep. 9 - The Depth of Beauty
Discussing how passion is derived from being able to remain with sorrow, J. Krishnamurti describes the depth of beauty. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating…
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Ep. 8 - The Difference Between Pleasure and Joy
Explaining the unfulfilling nature of pleasure, J. Krishnamurti describes joy as something that happens independently without possession. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality,...
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Ep. 7 - Natural vs. Unnatural Desire
Discussing natural vs. unnatural desire, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Anderson explore the destructive seduction of consumerism. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating...
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Ep. 6 - Fear and the Pursuit of Pleasure
Continuing his talk with Dr. Allan W. Anderson, J. Krishnamurti explains how thought and the pursuit of pleasure are at the root of all fears. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness,...
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Ep. 5 – Making Sense Of Our Disorder
J. Krishnamurti returns to explain how we must grasp the movement of disorder to have and maintain an orderly life. If you are just now tuning in, we recommend starting from episode #1 of this podcast to get the most out of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating life...
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Ep. 4 - Freedom & Responsibility
Exploring responsibility, J. Krishnamurti explains that freedom isn’t the absence of constraints, but rather the ability to act with awareness. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to catch all of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality…
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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,...
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Ep. 2 - Knowledge & Human Relationships
Continuing his dialogue with Dr. Allan W. Anderson, J. Krishnamurti discusses how freeing the mind of the observer is the only way that true relationships with one another can exist. Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to catch all of this 18-part...
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Ep. 1 - Knowledge & Transformation
J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson explore transcending the degeneration of our culture through individual transformation. This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University In this inaugural episode, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson illuminate: The…
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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. Despite his lack of a permanent home, he found moments of respite in Ojai, California, Brockwood Park, England, and Chennai, India.
Krishnamurti's early life took a significant turn when he and his brother were adopted by Dr. Annie Besant, then President of the Theosophical Society. Initially hailed as a potential world teacher by Theosophists, Krishnamurti's perspective shifted dramatically in 1929. He renounced the role assigned to him, dissolved the Order of the Star in the East, and returned all assets associated with it. This bold move was accompanied by his seminal declaration: "Truth Is A Pathless Land," emphasizing the individual's journey to truth devoid of institutional or doctrinal guidance.
From that pivotal moment, Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an au
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