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Freedom From The Known

THE WORKS OF JIDDU KRISHNAMURTI

"The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."

Westerners should not confuse his Eastern-sounding name with any form of guru, or religious figure. Krishnamurti's personal story starts in a traditional, mystical context, but has a rather surprising outcome.

This man is a consummate, erudite thinker who speaks with a reflective precision and profound depth. Yet, his finger of comprehension points gently, but firmly away from the virtual prisons of symbolic existence and conventional, mistaken identity.

His perennial philosophy is delivered with a unique, Zen-like mannerism that is infused with the Socratic method and clarity. Krishnamurti expresses insights that tend to remind us that what we seek is more obvious and imminent than we ever imagine, or are told. We are reminded that seeking, in itself, can be the ultimate distraction, or even a stubborn avoidance, of what we profess to want.

In these tumultuous times, his message is meaningful and transformative. His kind invitation is to come think with him, rather than to follow and parrot what you are told. With political turmoil and confusion all around, a stroll with Krishnamurti down the avenue of sincere inquiry can be refreshing and empowering ... lest we become trapped in a dualistic struggle where we are only serving the cause of being a mirror-image in our reaction to our enemies and opposition. They teach us something in that respect. In a way, we are them and they are us. Observe.

"Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms."

"Freedom and love go together. Love is not a reaction. If I love you because you love me, that is mere trade, a thing to be bought in the market; it is not love. To love is not to ask anything in return, not even to feel that you are giving something - and it is only such love that can know freedom."

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