Ep. 4 - Freedom & Responsibility

Exploring responsibility, J. Krishnamurti explains that freedom isn’t the absence of constraints, but rather the ability to act with awareness.

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This week, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson philosophize about:

• The distinction between being ‘responsible for’ and being responsible
• Responsibility as the ground within action takes place
• Why acting must be free from the past
• Having a mind that thinks clearly
• How choice exists when there is confusion
• Human responsibility in relationship
• How images of each other prevent real relationships
• Beauty as goodness in behavior and action
• Fact an abstraction of fact
• The responsibility of being a parent and educating children
• Care in relation to responsibility
• How freedom implies responsibility, not negligence
• The act of learning all the time

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

About Dr. Allan W. Anderson:

Dr. Allan Anderson was a poet, author, Professor Emeritus, beloved teacher, scholar of the Oracular Tradition, and a gifted religious linguist. He helped to form the Department of Religious Studies at San Diego State College in 1969. Dr. Anderson later became chair of that department, specializing in Eastern Religions, until his retirement in 1985.

This talk was originally recorded in 1974 at San Diego State University and was provided by the Krishnamurti Foundation Of America

“Freedom implies responsibility and therefore freedom responsibility means care, not negligence. Not doing what you want to do.“ – J. Krishnamurti

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