Ep. 2 - Knowledge & Human Relationships

Continuing his dialogue with Dr. Allan W. Anderson, J. Krishnamurti discusses how freeing the mind of the observer is the only way that true relationships with one another can exist.

Just joining the podcast? Be sure to start with Ep. 1: Knowledge & Transformation to catch all of this 18-part dialogue on consciousness, spirituality, and navigating life with J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson.

This time on Freedom from the Known, J. Krishnamurti and Dr. Allan W. Anderson speak about:

• Looking into the “I” and the observer
• Creativity, knowledge, and the absence of novelty
• Freedom which brings about inner austerity
• The utmost importance of human relationships
• How our own pursuits and ambitions separate us from others
• The division which comes from the observer (I)
• Why human beings are so violent with each other
• Virtue and orderliness within relationships
• The act of listening as a stimulant for connection

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

“There is really no relationship at all. I may sleep with my wife and so on and so on, but actually there is no relationship. Because I have my own pursuits, my own ambitions, my own idiosyncrasies, and she has hers. So we are always separate and therefore always in battle with each other which means the observer (as the past) is the factor of division.” – J. Krishnamurti

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