‘Solitude is a lovely word. It implies walking alone, looking, listening, not carrying your troubles, problems and anxieties; being absolutely alone, enjoying.’

This week’s episode on Solitude has six sections.

The first extract (2:44) is from Krishnamurti’s second discussion in Saanen 1978, titled: Solitude is not loneliness.

The second extract (13:24) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1979, titled: Will solitude end our confusion?

The third extract (26:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1979, titled: Is the demand for companionship born out of solitude?

The fourth extract (35:15) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1962, titled: Are we ever alone?

The fifth extract (41:44) is from the third question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, titled: What solitude reveals.

The final extract in this episode (46:35) is from a direct recording by Krishnamurti in Ojai 1983, titled: A solitude far from the noise of civilization.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected clips from our extensive archives. The aim is to represent different aspects of Krishnamurti’s radical approach to many of the issues and questions we all face in our lives.

This week’s theme is Solitude. Upcoming themes are Opposites, Humanity and Clarity.

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