
Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast
What are you doing with your life? Can anyone show you the way, or must you be a light to yourself? Do we see the urgency of change?
One of the greatest spiritual teachers and philosophers of all time, J. Krishnamurti challenges us to question all that we know and discover our true nature in the here and now.
This official podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust now has over 250 episodes. Episodes 1-50 feature conversations between Krishnamurti and luminaries from many paths, along with readings of the classic book Commentaries on Living by actor Terence Stamp. Episode 51 onwards features carefully chosen extracts based on a theme explored by Krishnamurti. The extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent his different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes.
Get in touch at podcast@kfoundation.org. Please consider leaving a review, which helps the visibility of the podcast.
Latest episodes

May 15, 2024 • 1h 21min
Krishnamurti on Continuity
‘The desire for continuity is the way of time, and time breeds fear; and thought as time dreads death.’
This week’s episode on Continuity has five sections.
The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Madras 1979, and is titled: We Seek Safety in Continuity.
The second extract (19:02) is from the sixth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Thinking Establishes Continuity.
The third extract (31:44) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Ojai 1985, and is titled: Is There a Continuity at All?
The fourth extract (48:51) is from the fifth talk in Madras 1976, and is titled: The Ending of Continuity.
The final extract in this episode (1:03:09) is from Krishnamurti’s tenth talk in Saanen 1964, and is titled: Continuity and the Eternal.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully chosen extracts from the archives. 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 Chattering, Space and Depression and Anxiety.
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.
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
Krishnamurti on Guilt
‘Many people carry guilt all their life. It is like a wound never healing because they always remember guilt and it destroys their life.’
This week’s episode on Guilt has six sections.
The first extract (2:40) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Ojai 1985, and is titled: Forms of Guilt.
The second extract (13:30) is from the second talk at Brockwood Park in 1972, and is titled: Does the Word ‘Guilt’ Strengthen the Feeling?
The third extract (18:43) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1983, and is titled: Why Do We Feel Guilty?
The fourth extract (28:15) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in London 1961, and is titled: Guilt Has Its Roots in Fear.
The fifth extract (35:02) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1985, and is titled: Guilt and Its Relationship to the Ego.
The final extract in this episode (53:52) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: We Cherish Guilt.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected clips 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 Continuity, Chattering and Space.
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.
You can also find our regular 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, which helps our visibility.

May 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
Krishnamurti on Perception
Spiritual teacher and philosopher Krishnamurti explores perception and freedom from thought in different talks. He discusses the need for pure observation, breaking free from conditioning, and exploring complete attention without a center. The podcast delves into consciousness, urging listeners to approach life with a fresh mind and find truth in the present moment.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 10min
Krishnamurti on Symbols
‘One must go beyond words, beyond names, beyond symbols to really find out, to search very deeply, to inquire without restraint and without limitation.’
This week’s episode on Symbols has four sections.
The first extract (2:36) is from Krishnamurti’s eighth talk in Madras 1961, and is titled: The Influence of Symbols.
The second extract (24:12) is from the first question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1980, and is titled: We Invent a Symbol Then Worship It.
The third extract (32:08) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Rajghat in 1962, and is titled: Can We Be Free of Symbols?
The final extract in this episode (40:56) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1982, and is titled: No Symbol Is Sacred.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from the archives. 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 Perception, Guilt and Continuity.
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.
If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app. This helps our visibility.

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
Krishnamurti on Fragmentation
Philosopher Krishnamurti discusses the nature of fragmentation in life and actions, promoting a holistic approach. Topics include awareness of fragmentation, freedom from thought's divisions, and the impact of fragmented time. The podcast aims to present Krishnamurti's radical views on common life issues. Future themes include Symbols, Perception, and Guilt.

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Krishnamurti on Cooperation
‘We cannot live without cooperation. Life is relationship; life is cooperation. You and I cannot exist without cooperation, but to cooperate there must be freedom.’
This week’s episode on Cooperation has eight sections.
The first extract (2:43) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Madras 1965, and is titled: The Only Cooperation We Know.
The second extract (11:06) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1968, and is titled: Cooperation Needs Humility.
The third extract (15:21) is from the first discussion at Brockwood Park in 1974, and is titled: Thought Prevents Cooperation.
The fourth extract (18:43) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1964, and is titled: To Cooperate Is To Care.
The fifth extract (25:00) is from the seventh talk in Bombay 1964, and is titled: Freedom to Cooperate.
The sixth extract (33:22) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Cooperation and Passion.
The seventh extract (44:53) is from the sixth talk in New Delhi 1963, and is titled: The World Needs Cooperation.
The final extract in this episode (54:01) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Aloneness Is a State of Cooperation.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected clips from the archives. 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 Fragmentation, Symbols and Perception.
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.
You can also find our regular 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, which helps our visibility.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Krishnamurti on Progress
Spiritual philosopher Krishnamurti questions the concept of psychological progress in this episode. Discusses if the 'me' can become better without conflict or struggle. Explores the essence of meditation and challenges conventional ideas of progress and evolution.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 17min
Krishnamurti on Disorder
‘Disorder implies conflict, conflict in our behaviour, conflict outwardly, conflict between nationalities, between classes, between vested interests, religiously or in business. So that is our life: great disorder.’
This week’s episode on Disorder has four sections.
The first extract (2:52) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in New York 1974, and is titled: Disorder is Spreading Across the World.
The second extract (34:45) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1981, and is titled: Thought Is the Origin of Disorder.
The third extract (49:38) is also from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Madras 1981, and is titled: Why Don’t We See the Danger of Disorder?
The final extract in this episode (1:03:53) is from the sixth talk in Bombay 1982, titled: Total Perception of Disorder.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from the archives. 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 Questioning, Progress and Cooperation.
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.
PROMOTION: The Krishnamurti Centre has three upcoming retreats for young adults in April, May and June 2024. For a limited period, we are offering one night free for these retreats, subject to availability.
Only one place remains for the upcoming April 11-15 Young Adults Retreat. Due to this high demand, we have added a new retreat, May 24-28. The June retreat, taking place 21-25, is filling up fast. To book your place and for more information, please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk/young-adults-retreat.
Our intention is to make these events available to everyone, regardless of circumstances. If you need financial assistance in the form of a reduced rate, please get in touch with us at info@krishnamurticentre.org.uk
Young Adults Retreats are events of inquiry and exploration dedicated to those aged 19 to 35 interested in coming together to look into fundamental questions of life.
These events are an invitation for participants to discover a new way of living. With silence, nature and dialogue at the core of the retreats, guests sustain an inquiry into issues of everyday life that concern and connect us all.
Topics covered during the retreats touch on fundamental aspects of Krishnamurti’s teachings, themes that resonate deeply across generations, such as love, loneliness, freedom, society and meditation.
All meals are vegetarian, with a vegan option. Volunteer positions are available to help run these and other events at the Centre.
Learn more and book your place at krishnamurticentre.org.uk/young-adults-retreat.
You can also find our regular 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. This helps our visibility.

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
Krishnamurti on Questioning
‘Most of us do question, and our questioning is a reaction. We do not like something, and we question it, reject it or modify it. This questioning is according to the urges and demands, and has a motive behind it.’
This week’s episode on Questioning has seven sections.
The first extract (2:38) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Two Types of Questioning.
The second extract (12:49) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1985, and is titled: Letting a Question Evolve and Expand.
The third extract (19:18) is from the first question and answer meeting in Bombay 1985, and is titled: Is the Answer in the Question?
The fourth extract (25:12) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1984, and is titled: Only the Question Remains.
The fifth extract (39:46) is from a discussion at Brockwood Park School in 1983, and is titled: Learn the Art of Questioning.
The sixth extract (46:38) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1983, and is titled: It Is Important To Put the Right Question.
The final extract in this episode (53:30) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1971, and is titled: The Impossible Question.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from the archives. 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 Disorder, Progress and Cooperation.
This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at kfoundation.org, where you can find a broad collection of articles and quotes, an introduction and biography, along with a comprehensive index of topics for easy access to texts and recordings. Our online store stocks all available Krishnamurti books and ships worldwide.
You can also find our regular 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. This helps our visibility.

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 15min
Krishnamurti on Emptiness
‘We must inquire into the question of emptiness. It is an amazingly important question because if there is no emptiness, no new thing can be.’
This week’s episode on Emptiness has five sections.
The first extract (2:23) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Paris 1965, and is titled: The Two Types of Emptiness.
The second extract (16:42) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1968, and is titled: What Are We To Do with Emptiness?
The third extract (38:46) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1975, and is titled: Total Perception of Emptiness.
The fourth extract (51:52) in this episode is from the fourth talk in Bombay 1966, and is titled: Emptiness and Space.
The final extract in this episode (1:05:23) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in New Delhi 1964, and is titled: In Emptiness Is Energy and Creation.
Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected clips from the archives. 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 Questioning, Disorder and Progress.
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 specially selected clips.
You can also find our regular 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, which helps our visibility.
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