Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

Krishnamurti on Inquiry

Jul 31, 2024

J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher, delves into the essence of inquiry, urging listeners to set aside judgments and opinions to observe reality. He emphasizes that genuine inquiry requires a serious mind, free from distractions, and calls for authentic exploration of spiritual matters. The discussion also highlights the necessity of order and harmony in life for meaningful investigation. Krishnamurti challenges the paradox of thought as both divisive and unifying, encouraging us to embrace emptiness to achieve clarity and deeper understanding.

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Quick takeaways

Genuine inquiry demands an open mind free from conditioning, allowing objective exploration beyond personal beliefs and fears.

Effective inquiry requires a serious commitment to truth-seeking, fostering independence from superficial teachings and collective engagement in understanding.

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The Nature of Inquiry

Inquiry involves a deep investigation that requires a mind free from the constraints of conditioning and preconceived notions. To truly explore questions such as the nature of death, one must first understand who is asking these questions—typically, an ego shaped by thoughts and past experiences. This realization highlights the limitations of inquiry when the enquirer is bound by existing beliefs and fears, necessitating a fresh perspective untainted by previous conditioning. Therefore, genuine inquiry is marked by an open-mindedness that allows for objective exploration beyond the confines of thought.

Intro

3min

The Nature of Inquiry and Thought

15min

The Nature of a Serious Mind in Inquiry

2min

The Quest for Genuine Inquiry

27min

The Necessity of Order for Genuine Inquiry

3min

The Paradox of Thought and Unity

3min

Embracing Emptiness for True Inquiry

18min

‘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.

You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

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Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

Krishnamurti on Inquiry

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