‘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.

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‘To perceive something holistically, that is to perceive without time, is to have a mind that is global – to see humanity as a whole.’

This episode on Holism has five sections.

The first extract (2:44) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Seeing Holistically.

The second extract (26:58) is from the first seminar meeting at Rishi Valley in 1983, and is titled: Holistic Education.

The third extract (42:21) is from the first question & answer meeting in Ojai 1981, and is titled: Holistic Perception.

The fourth extract (55:46) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1977, and is titled: Holistic Action.

The final extract in this episode (1:09:56) is from the second talk in New York 1982, and is titled: Love Is Holistic.

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 Holism. Upcoming themes are Activism & Social Change, Discovery and Suffering.

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.

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‘There is the sense of inward frustration, the sense of hopeless despair without an end. Perhaps most people are not aware of it, or if they are, they avoid it. But it is there. So what is one to do?’

This episode on Despair has four sections. The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Ojai 1973, and is titled: Despair, Hope and Belief.

The second extract (14:20) is from the second talk in Saanen 1962, and is titled: The Source of Despair.

The third extract (48:08) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Ojai 1949, and is titled: Facing Despair.

The final extract in this episode (1:04:20) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1967, and is titled: Freedom from Despair Is Not Through Hope.

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 Despair. Upcoming themes are Holism, Activism & Social Change and Discovery.

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.

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