Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

‘What does it all mean, the existence that we lead? What is the meaning of all the work, misery, confusion, and this sense of meaningless existence?’ This episode on Existence has four sections. The first extract (2:40) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Bombay 1981, and is titled: What Is the Most Important Thing In Our Existence? The second extract (18:27) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1972, and is titled: The Mind Finds Its Existence in Its Contents. The third extract (44:30) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in New York 1966, and is titled: The Absurd Triviality of Our Existence. The final extract in this episode (1:04:36) is from the fourth talk in New York 1972, and is titled: Why Do I Exist? 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 Existence. Upcoming themes are You Are the World, Movement, and Respectability. 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.

‘Where there is compassion, there is supreme intelligence. Not the artificial intelligence of a computer, nor the artificial intelligence of thought.’ This episode on Artificial Intelligence and Computers has seven sections. The first extract (2:33) is from a small group discussion in Ojai 1981, and is titled The Intelligence of Thought Is Also Artificial. The second extract (8:26) is from the first discussion with scholars at Rajghat in 1985, and is titled: AI Will Include All Human Knowledge. The third extract (12:19) is from the second discussion with scholars at Rajghat in 1985, and is titled: We Don’t Know What Computers Can Do. The fourth extract (21:43) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Bombay 1981, and is titled: The Computer Is Changing Society. The fifth extract (31:16) is from the second talk in Saanen 1981, and is titled: We Have Been Programmed Like the Computer. The sixth extract (44:26) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Bombay 1983, and is titled: What Will Happen When the Computer Can Do Everything We Can? The final extract in this episode (56:38) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1985, and is titled: Supreme 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 episode’s theme is Artificial Intelligence & Computers. Upcoming themes are Existence, You Are the World, and Movement. 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.

‘The great painters, great musicians and great architects have extraordinary capacities and talent, but in their daily life they are like you and me, and like everybody else.’ This episode on Talent and Skill has five sections. The first extract (2:40) is from a question & answer meeting at Rajghat in 1964, and is titled: Talent and Fulfilment. The second extract (15:30) is from the fifth question & answer meeting in Saanen 1980, and is titled: Why Are We Mediocre Despite Our Talents? The third extract (25:38) is from the third question & answer meeting in Ojai 1980, and is titled: Talent and Creativity. The fourth extract (42:06) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Skill in Action. The final extract in this episode (1:00:05) is from the fourth discussion in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Skill and the Art of Living. 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 Talent and Skill. Upcoming themes are Artificial Intelligence and Existence. 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.

‘As long as the mechanical way of living continues, there must be degeneration of the human mind and heart, and in the society in which we live.’ This episode on Mechanical Living has three sections. The first extract (2:37) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1974, and is titled: Are You Living Mechanically? The second extract (21:22) is from the first question and answer meeting in Saanen 1983, and is titled: Can the Mechanical Process of the Mind Stop? The final extract in this episode (39:29) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1974, and is titled: Is There an Area of the Mind That Is Not Mechanical? 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. Upcoming topics are Talent, Intuition and Artificial Intelligence. 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, allowing 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.

‘When there is grief, we try every form of escape, but it is always there. Apparently, humanity has not resolved grief.’ This episode on Grief and Loss has four sections. The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Amsterdam 1981, and is titled: Living With Grief. The second extract (12:32) is from the fifth talk in Saanen 1981, and is titled: Why Is There Grief and Hurt? The third extract (24:30) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Saanen 1982, and is titled: Is There an End to Grief and Suffering? The final extract in this episode (43:34) is from the fourth talk in Ojai 1979, and is titled: Understanding the Deep Causes of Sorrow. 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. Upcoming episodes are Mechanical Living, Talent and Intuition. 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.

J. Krishnamurti, a seminal spiritual teacher known for challenging traditional thought, delves into the essence of perception over abstraction. He emphasizes that true understanding comes from observing 'what is.' The discussion highlights the human mind's abilities for regeneration and self-reflection, warning against passive entertainment. Krishnamurti also critiques how societal beliefs can shape individual identity and influence behavior, urging listeners to engage with truth in their daily lives for both personal and societal transformation.

‘We are incapable, so we look, we search, we find somebody to tell us what to do, and we put our faith in those people. But faith and trust have no value.’ This episode on Trust and Faith has five sections. The first extract (2:24) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, and is titled Trust and Certainty. The second extract (13:42) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Trust and Faith Have No Value. The third extract (22:58) is from the second talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: There Is Nothing You Can Trust. The fourth extract (42:18) is from the first question and answer meeting in Bombay 1984, and is titled: What Is Faith? The final extract in this episode (48:03) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Colombo 1980, and is titled: Faith and Suffering. 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. Upcoming themes are Abstraction, Mechanical Living, and Grief and Loss. 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 carefully selected 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.

In this enlightening discussion, J. Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher and philosopher, explores the profound significance of leisure. He argues that true learning emerges when the mind is unoccupied and receptive. The dialogue emphasizes the struggles of modern life that inhibit authentic leisure, cautioning against the distractions of technology and superficial entertainment. Krishnamurti also probes the complex themes of laziness and self-investigation, advocating for a quiet mind to foster genuine understanding and personal transformation.

‘What prevents you from seeing is your condemnation and justification, which is the past. When you listen, when you see without condemnation, you are free of the past.’ This episode on Seeing has three sections. The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1970, and is titled: Seeing Is Action. The second extract (30:01) is from the second talk in New Delhi 1962, and is titled: Seeing Without Contradiction. The final extract in this episode (41:04) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Saanen 1961, and is titled: Total Seeing. 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. Upcoming topics are Leisure, Trust and Abstraction 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, allowing 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.

‘Bliss is not pleasure; ecstasy is not brought about by thought; it is an entirely different thing. And you can only come upon that when you understand the nature of thought.’ This episode on Bliss, Ecstasy and Benediction has five sections. The first extract (2:47) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in London 1969, and is titled: Bliss Is Not Pleasure. The second extract (14:15) is from the third talk in San Diego 1970, and is titled: The Bliss of Total Revolution. The third extract (32:02) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in New Delhi 1963, and is titled: Ecstasy in Meditation. The fourth extract (44:17) is from the sixth talk in Madras 1981, and is titled: The Benediction of Living a Life That Is Whole. The final extract in this episode (1:01:10) is from the fourth talk in Bombay 1985, and is titled: That Benediction Is Where You Are. Each fortnightly 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 themes. Upcoming topics are Mechanical Living, Trust and Seeing. 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.