The journey toward inner simplicity is crucial, as true freedom comes from awareness rather than the mere absence of possessions. Outer simplicity may provide some freedom, but it doesn’t guarantee inner peace. An intelligent understanding of one’s relationship with possessions fosters true contentment and societal cooperation without the need for external validation or authority.
Category: J. Krishnamurti
J. Krishnamurti on Love & Sex
Krishnamurti explains that true love is not rooted in the ego or desires, which lead to division and conflict. He emphasizes that thought cultivates these desires, often associating love with sexual pleasure, which he views as a form of bondage. Real freedom and understanding of love arise only by transcending divisive pleasures and the self-centered “me.”
Why Do We Not Love One Another?
The simple answer to my question in the title is, “Because we live in the mind and not in the … More
J. Krishnamurti on “What is Meditation?”
Excerpt from What is Meditation? “Meditation is necessary for the mind to be completely still. When the mind is completely … More
J. Krishnamurti on War and Its Causes
Excerpt from The First and Last Freedom What causes war—religious, political, or economic? Obviously, belief, either in nationalism, in an ideology, … More
J. Krishnamurti on Love
Interviewer: Why is it we all so desperately want to be loved? J. KRISHNAMURTI: Because we are so desperately empty, … More
J. Krishnamurti on Marriage
Questioner: Is it possible for a man and woman to live together, to have sex and children, without all the … More
J. Krishnamurti on Sex
Questioner: Many years ago, when I first became interested in the so-called religious life, I made the strong resolve to … More