‘To inquire demands a mind that has set aside its opinions, its judgements, its evaluations and is capable of observing exactly what is, outwardly and inwardly.’

This week’s episode on Inquiry has five sections.

The first extract (2:44) is from the first question and answer meeting at Rajghat in 1981, and is titled What Does It Mean To Inquire?

The second extract (17:46) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Brockwood Park in 1973, and is titled: Inquiry Requires a Serious Mind.

The third extract (27:40) is from the first talk at Brockwood Park in 1982, and is titled: Inquiry Into What To Do.

The fourth extract (41:12) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1975, and is titled: Inquiring Without Illusion or a Goal.

The final extract in this episode (56:53) is from the seventh discussion in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Inquiry Into the Sacred.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s talks. 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.

Upcoming themes are Duality, Isolation and Liberation.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to The Krishnamurti Centre. The Centre offers a variety of group retreats from February to December, including for young adults. The atmosphere is one of openness and friendliness, with a sense of freedom to inquire with others and alone. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information.

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