Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

‘Maturity comes not with age or having a degree. That is not maturity. Maturity is a state of mind and heart.’ This episode on Maturity has five sections. The first extract (2:41) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: What is Maturity? The second extract (21:42) is from the fourth talk at Rishi Valley in 1965, and is titled: The Slowly Maturing Mind. The third extract (37:18) is from the second discussion with staff at Brockwood Park in 1974, and is titled: Maturing Endlessly. The fourth extract (45:16) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth public talk in Saanen 1962, and is titled: Immediate Maturity. The final extract in this episode (1:03:28) is from the second talk at Rajghat in 1965, and is titled: Maturity Means Every Act Is Complete. The Krishnamurti Podcast features selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Maturity. Upcoming themes are Drugs and Goodness & Generosity, and Civilisation. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at kfoundation.org, where you can find a popular collection of quotes, a variety of featured articles, along with a wide selection of curated material in the Index of Topics. This Index allows easy access to book, audio and video extracts. Our online store stocks the best of Krishnamurti's books and ships worldwide. We also offer free downloads, including a selection of booklets. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

In this engaging discussion, philosopher J. Krishnamurti explores the essence of political and psychological change. He argues that true transformation starts within us rather than through political revolutions, critiquing how they often fail to create lasting impact. Krishnamurti delves into the relationship between religion and politics, warning against blind faith in leaders and the dangers of division. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and integrity, asserting that real change begins with self-understanding and independent thought.

J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher, dives deep into the transformative power of stillness in the mind. He challenges the concept of controlling thoughts to achieve stillness, arguing it cannot be induced. Exploring themes like meditation's essence and love beyond thought, he emphasizes genuine self-awareness as key to profound inner peace. In a chaotic world, he illustrates how achieving stillness aids in transcending distractions, ultimately leading to a richer, more meaningful existence.

‘In the awakening of intelligence is the beginning of total happy security of human beings. Nowhere else will you have security except in that.’ This episode on Awakening has four sections. The first extract (2:19) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1981, and is titled: Intelligence Cannot Be Cultivated. The second extract (13:12) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: The Three Essential Things in the Awakening of Intelligence. The third extract (29:10) is from the third talk in Madras 1979, and is titled: In Awakening Intelligence Is Order and Security. The final extract in this episode (55:55) is from the seventh discussion in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Have You Got This Intelligence? Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit the official YouTube channel for hundreds of full-length video and audio recordings of Krishnamurti’s talks and discussions. In addition, the Foundation’s own channel features a large collection of shorter clips. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

‘A heart that has no jealousy or envy, that knows no competition, that has no fear, that knows what it means to love – only such a heart and mind can respond to the phenomena going on in the world.’ This episode on The Heart has four sections. The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Bombay 1969, and is titled: A New Quality of Mind and Heart. The second extract (23:24) is from the third discussion in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Harmony of the Body, Heart and Mind. The third extract (34:44) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Giving Your Heart to Understand. The fourth and final extract in this episode (54:51) is from the fifth talk at Rishi Valley in 1965, and is titled: A Good Mind and a Good Heart. Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant topics. This episode’s theme is The Heart. 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, including for young adults. There is also a volunteer programme. The atmosphere at the Centre 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

J. Krishnamurti, a revered spiritual teacher and philosopher, discusses the limitations of organizations in achieving true peace. He argues that lasting harmony cannot arise from external structures, as real transformation must come from inner change. Krishnamurti critiques the divisive nature of authority and stresses that love and compassion are essential for genuine connection. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity and calls for a re-evaluation of our understanding of organizations, urging a focus on personal spiritual growth over rigid systems.

‘The really scientific mind and the really religious mind are the only two minds that can exist now, not the superstitious, believing, temple-going, church-worshipping mind.’ This episode on The Scientific Mind and the Religious Mind has two sections. The first extract (2:47) is from Krishnamurti’s eleventh talk in London 1961, and is titled: The Scientific and Religious Spirit. The second and final extract in this episode (53:01) is from the eighth talk in Madras 1961, and is titled: The Only Two Minds That Can Now Exist. Each fortnightly episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of Krishnamurti’s talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent his different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant themes. This episode’s theme is The Scientific Mind and the Religious Mind. Upcoming themes are Organisations, The Heart, and Awakening. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre. Situated in the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park, The Krishnamurti Centre offers retreats individually and in groups. The focus is on inquiry in light of Krishnamurti’s teachings. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information, including our volunteer programme. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

‘Without sensitivity there is no intelligence, and therefore no love. And where there is no love, there is no beauty.’ This episode on Sensitivity has three sections. The first extract (2:38) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk at Rajghat in 1967, and is titled: Most of Us Are Insensitive. The second extract (22:47) is from the second talk at Brockwood Park in 1969, and is titled: Extraordinary Sensitivity. The final extract in this episode (34:00) is from Krishnamurti’s eighth talk in Saanen 1963, and is titled: The Highly Sensitive Brain. Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. This episode’s theme is Sensitivity. Upcoming themes are The Scientific and Religious Mind, Organisations, and The Heart. 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. You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher and philosopher, urges listeners to explore the constraints of thought. He discusses how thinking is inherently mechanical and not truly free. The conversation dives into the universal nature of thought, societal conditioning, and the intricate relationship between memory and cognitive processes. Krishnamurti challenges the divisive nature of thought, revealing its impact on identity and relationships. He contrasts negative thinking with positive thinking, emphasizing the need for introspection and a deeper understanding of one's own mental processes.

‘The flowering of goodness can never take place when the mind is respectable, when the mind is conforming to a pattern – the social pattern, an ideological pattern or a religious pattern.’ This episode on Respectability has two sections. The first extract (2:45) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Bombay 1965, and is titled: The Framework of Respectability. The second and final extract (45:54) in this episode is from the sixth talk in London 1961, and is titled: Respectability and Conditioning. Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant topics. This episode’s theme is Respectability. Upcoming themes are Thinking, Sensitivity and The Scientific and Religious Mind. 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, including for young adults. There is also a volunteer programme. The atmosphere at the Centre 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. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.