‘Leisure is extraordinarily important – not to have a mind that is constantly occupied, constantly chattering. It is only in that unoccupied mind a new seed of learning can take place.’

This episode on Leisure has five sections.

The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Ojai 1977, and is titled: The Importance of Leisure.

The second extract (21:06) is from the sixth talk at Rajghat in 1962, and is titled: We Have Very Little Leisure.

The third extract (30:48) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Bombay 1964, and is titled: What Will We Do With Our Leisure?

The fourth extract (42:18) is from the third talk in Bombay 1966, and is titled: Great Leisure Is Coming.

The final extract in this episode (55:28) is from the fifth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Leisure and Laziness.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant topics. Upcoming themes are Trust, Abstraction, Mechanical Living.

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.

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‘What prevents you from seeing is your condemnation and justification, which is the past. When you listen, when you see without condemnation, you are free of the past.’

This episode on Seeing has three sections.

The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1970, and is titled: Seeing Is Action.

The second extract (30:01) is from the second talk in New Delhi 1962, and is titled: Seeing Without Contradiction.

The final extract in this episode (41:04) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Saanen 1961, and is titled: Total Seeing.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant topics. Upcoming topics are Leisure, Trust and Abstraction

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, allowing 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.

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‘Bliss is not pleasure; ecstasy is not brought about by thought; it is an entirely different thing. And you can only come upon that when you understand the nature of thought.’

This episode on Bliss, Ecstasy and Benediction has five sections.

The first extract (2:47) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in London 1969, and is titled: Bliss Is Not Pleasure.

The second extract (14:15) is from the third talk in San Diego 1970, and is titled: The Bliss of Total Revolution.

The third extract (32:02) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in New Delhi 1963, and is titled: Ecstasy in Meditation.

The fourth extract (44:17) is from the sixth talk in Madras 1981, and is titled: The Benediction of Living a Life That Is Whole.

The final extract in this episode (1:01:10) is from the fourth talk in Bombay 1985, and is titled: That Benediction Is Where You Are.

Each fortnightly episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant themes. Upcoming topics are Mechanical Living, Trust and Seeing.

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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