Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

‘We are not talking about revolt but rather of a complete flowering of human goodness, which can alone produce a good, creative society.’ This episode on Flowering has four sections. The first extract (2:46) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1965, and is titled ‘Goodness Only Flowers in Freedom’. The second extract (23:45) is from the fourth discussion at Brockwood Park School in 1982, and is titled ‘A Soil in Which Goodness Can Flower’. The third extract (47:09) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Madras 1973, and is titled ‘Letting the Past Flower in the Present’. The final extract in this episode (1:06:19) is from the first talk in Madras 1979, and is titled ‘The Flowering of the Seed of a Million Years’. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully 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 The Flowering. Upcoming themes are Behaviour, Art and Competition. 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.

‘To communicate, you and I must be not only intense but meet at the same level, with the same intensity, at the same moment. Otherwise communication ceases.’ This episode on Communication has four sections. The first extract (2:46) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Saanen 1965, and is titled ‘Communication Is a Two-way Process’. The second extract (13:48) is from the second talk at Rajghat in 1964, and is titled ‘Communication and Communion’. The third extract (37:34) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Bombay 1965, and is titled ‘Communication Requires Sensitivity’. The final extract in this episode (54:34) is from the first talk in Bombay 1969, and is titled ‘Communication Is to Create Together’. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully 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 Communication. Upcoming themes are Flowering, Behaviour and Art. 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.  

‘We want suffering to be diluted, alleviated, put away, explained away. But that doesn't help us to understand suffering.’ This episode on Suffering has four sections. The first extract (2:33) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Saanen 1975, and is titled: Vast Human Suffering. The second extract (19:02) is from the third talk at Brockwood Park in 1974, and is titled: Understanding Suffering. The third extract (37:00) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: An Insight Into Suffering. The final extract in this episode (55:54) is from the twelfth talk. in Ojai 1949, and is titled: Observing Suffering. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully 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 Suffering. Upcoming themes are Communication, Flowering and Behaviour. 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 inspired by Krishnamurti’s teachings. 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.

‘It is one of the most marvellous things in life to discover something unexpectedly, spontaneously, without premeditation, without preparing; to come upon something instantly and see the beauty of it, the sacredness of it, the reality of it.’ This episode on Discovery has three sections. The first extract (2:53) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk at Brockwood Park in 1970, and is titled: Discovering Our Conditioning. The second extract (27:54) is from the second talk in Saanen 1967, and is titled: Discovery Brings About Energy. The third and final extract in this episode (53:56) is from Krishnamurti’s tenth talk in Saanen 1965, and is titled: Discovering the Sacred. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully 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 Discovery. Upcoming themes are Suffering, Communication and Flowering. 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.

‘You can only be spiritual when you destroy the social structure of your being, which is, the world in which you live, the world of ambition, greed, envy and seeking power.’ This episode on The Structure of Society has two sections. The first extract (2:51) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: The Nature of Society. The second and final extract in this episode (39:05) is from the first talk in London 1962, and is titled: Destroying the Psychological Structure of Society. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully 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 The Structure of Society. Upcoming themes are Discovery, Suffering and Communication. 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.

J. Krishnamurti, a profound philosopher and spiritual teacher, delves into the concept of holism. He articulates how clarity fosters authentic order and the importance of viewing life and relationships without fragmentation. Krishnamurti challenges traditional education, advocating for a curriculum that nurtures the whole person, integrating love and inner development. He highlights that true holistic perception emerges from freedom from conditioning, and discusses how genuine action stems from non-contradictory awareness, ultimately differentiating love from mere desire.

In this enlightening discussion, J. Krishnamurti, a revered philosopher and spiritual teacher, delves into the heavy topic of despair. He explores how hope often emerges as a reaction to this deep feeling, questioning the role thought plays in both despair and hope. He argues for observing one's thoughts to transcend personal confinement and the ego-prison. Krishnamurti emphasizes that true freedom from despair comes not through hope, but through direct engagement with it, allowing for clarity and liberation from conditioned responses.

In a thought-provoking discussion, J. Krishnamurti, a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher, explores the intersection of science and human progress. He critiques how scientific advancements often coincide with conflict and tribalism, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach. Highlighting that creativity arises only when thought is silent, he challenges the limitations of accumulated knowledge. Krishnamurti calls for scientists to shift their focus toward peace, advocating for a world where creativity and love drive innovation instead of division.

J. Krishnamurti, a renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher, delves into the concept of vulnerability and its profound connection to love. He discusses how sensitivity is essential for true affection, warning that fear and societal pressures weaken this natural state. Exploring themes of self-image and desire, he emphasizes observing the world without preconceived notions. Krishnamurti also links meditation to self-knowledge, suggesting that genuine stillness can spark creativity and wisdom, ultimately leading to a richer, more fearless existence.

J. Krishnamurti, a renowned philosopher and spiritual speaker, dives deep into the intricacies of civilization and its impact on individual consciousness. He argues that meaningful change requires a radical psychological revolution instead of superficial reforms. Krishnamurti explores how culture conditions our thoughts and behaviors, stressing the need for a stripped-down observation free from time and analysis. He challenges listeners to uncondition their minds and consider the freedom that comes from timeless awareness, revealing how this could transform society.