As one is : to free the mind from all conditioning

by J. Krishnamurti

Paperback, 2007

Publication

Imprint: Prescott, Ariz. : Hohm Press, 2007. Context: From eight talks, given in Ojai, California in 1955. Responsibility: Jiddu Krishnamurti. OCLC Number: 76064559. Physical: Text : 1 volume : ix, 147 pages ; 22 cm.

Call number

UT / Krishna

Barcode

BK-08415

ISBN

1890772623 / 9781890772628

CSS Library Notes

Description: J. Krishnamurti remains one of the world’s greatest philosophers and teachers. He deeply understands the operation of the human mind — particularly how our thinking lies at the root of all violence and suffering. In this series of 8 previously unpublished lectures, he discusses a world in which booming productivity and scientific advancement should promise a happy future, but don’t. He asks his listeners to consider that we are merely substituting comfortable myths for our fears, and living as if these myths were true.

This book patiently explains how to examine our assumptions; how to question our “conditioned” beliefs, and ultimately how to listen for truth…both within and from the world around us. As One Is offers readers a rare opportunity to gain greater self-understanding, and clarity in the midst of confusion. Krishnamurti offers a means to transform thinking and hence our relationship to life. -- from publisher

“It seems to me that our many problems cannot be solved except through a fundamental revolution of the mind, for such a revolution alone can bring about the realization of that which is truth. Therefore, it is important to understand the operation of one’s own mind, not self-analytically or introspectively, but by being aware of its total process; and that is what I would like to discuss during these talks.” — J. Krishnamurti

Table of Contents:
Preface --
Foreword --
First talk in the Oak Grove --
Second talk in the Oak Grove --
Third talk in the Oak Grove --
Fourth talk in the Oak Grove --
Fifth talk in the Oak Grove --
Sixth talk in the Oak Grove --
Seventh talk in the Oak Grove --
Eighth talk in the Oak Grove.

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Physical description

ix, 22 p.; 22 cm

Description

A series of 8 lectures, given in Ojai, California in 1955, from one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers and teachers. Krishnamurti confronts the typical grasping and confused mind which lies at the root of all violence and suffering. Though offered over fifty years ago, the ideas in these talks are fresh, relevant and offer an enduring message for today as Krishnamurti discusses a world in which booming productivity and scientific advancement should promise a happy future, but don't. He points also to the ongoing escalation of war, competition, envy and territoriality despite gains in education, religious ecumenism and the technologies of self-improvement. He asks his listeners to consider that all apparent progress is simply another illusion. In their brilliantly clear essays, his focus is singular, with no glib answers to eternal questions. To read this book is to venture into the unexplored assumptions that govern our lives. The workings of the mind are so simple and obvious in J Krishnamurti's explanations, yet so enormously challenging to confront. Like other classic texts, such as religious scriptures, the words ring true. Issues addressed include: the nature of violence; the problem of change; the conditioning of the mind; how to achieve "peace"; the nature of worship and spiritual practice; how to really listen.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member shervinhojat
He is one of my favorite writers. He make you think out of the box. Sometimes it is hard to understand what he is trying to say, but he talks about deep subjects In several talks he discusses how to free mind from ALL conditioning. You need to read a section, think how may apply to you; perhaps
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