Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

Krishnamurti on Progress

Apr 3, 2024

Spiritual philosopher Krishnamurti questions the concept of psychological progress in this episode. Discusses if the 'me' can become better without conflict or struggle. Explores the essence of meditation and challenges conventional ideas of progress and evolution.

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Psychological progress questions the idea of 'me' becoming better, urging for a radical shift in consciousness.

Meditation focuses on inner silence and confronting internal chaos for true intelligence and clarity.

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The Misconception of Progress

Progress, in the context of human advancement, is critically questioned in this podcast episode. Krishnamurti challenges the traditional notion of progress, highlighting the destructive behaviors seen as development. He questions if human beings are truly evolving in a positive direction by examining societal issues like wars, pollution, and the continuous self-centeredness. The emphasis shifts from external advancements like technology to internal transformation. Krishnamurti proposes a psychological revolution instead of pursuit for self-improvement, aiming for a total change in consciousness.

Introduction

3min

Rethinking Progress and Self-Improvement

4min

Reflections on Chaos and Progress

9min

The Significance of Consciousness Transformation for Societal Issues

2min

Rethinking Progress and Self-Improvement

28min

Exploring the Essence of Meditation

15min

‘Is there psychological progress – the 'me' becoming better, nobler, wiser? The 'me' which is the past, which has accumulated so many things – insults, flatteries, pain, knowledge, suffering – can that progress to a better state?’

This week’s episode on Progress has five sections.

The first extract (2:49) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Are Human Beings Progressing?

The second extract (6:48) is from the first talk in Santa Monica 1974, and is titled: Where Do We Think We Are Progressing To?

The third extract (17:45) is from the first question and answer meeting in Madras 1981, and is titled: Can There Be Progress Without Conflict or Struggle?

The fourth extract (33:55) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Bombay 1983, and is titled: There Is No Such Thing As Psychological Progress.

The final extract in this episode (45:37) is from the fourth talk in San Francisco 1973, and is titled: Progress in Meditation.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully chosen extracts from the 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.

Upcoming themes are Cooperation, Fragmentation and Symbols.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

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