Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast Krishnamurti on Sex
Sep 20, 2023
J. Krishnamurti, renowned philosopher and proponent of psychological freedom, delves into the complexities of sex, love, and pleasure. He questions why society places such importance on sex, linking it to a lack of freedom and creativity. Exploring the differences between pleasure and joy, he highlights how thought can trap us in repetitive cycles. Krishnamurti also addresses the idea of sex as a problem when sensitivity is lost and suggests that non-identifying with sensations can help us understand our desires more clearly.
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Sex Fills Voids In Mechanical Lives
- Sex becomes disproportionately central when other dimensions of life are mechanical and unfree.
- Creative, fresh minds place sex in its proper context rather than making it a substitute for meaning.
Monk Who Left Celibacy
- Krishnamurti recounts a monk who took vows at fifteen and later married, suffering ostracism.
- The story illustrates the cultural weight and personal cost of lifelong chastity vows.
Pleasure Hides In Moral And Spiritual Acts
- Pleasure, morality and sacrifice are intertwined and often pursued for the pleasure they produce.
- Understanding the mechanism of pleasure is essential to distinguish joy from craving.