‘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.

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