This Light in Oneself: True Meditation
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A leading spiritual teacher of the twentieth century presents meditation as a tool for better understanding not just ourselves but the world around us These selections present the core of Krishnamurti's teaching on meditation, taken from discussions with small groups, as well as from public talks to large audiences. His main theme is the essential need to look inward, to know ourselves, in order really to understand our own--and the world's--conflicts. We are the world, says Krishnamurti, and it is our individual chaos that creates social disorder. He offers timeless insights into the source of true freedom and wisdom.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1570624429
ISBN13:9781570624421
Release Date:March 1999
Publisher:Shambhala
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.0" x 7.2"
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Self?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I was reading books such as Ayn Rand's "virtue of selfishness" until I realized I did not know what a self was. Great book.
For those who want to seek truth with an open mind
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an excellent collection of Krishnamurthy's thoughts on the subject of Self and Truth. For those who intent to seek truth, shredding the inhibitions of narrow mindedness that religions have burdened us with, this book makes an excellent reading. Among the vain voices of the so-called champions of various religions who vehemently strive to prove the superiority of one religion over other, here is a voice that tells 'You and Only You' can liberate yourself. The thoughts in this book can become more than mere ideas provided one gathers the courage to look in the direction they point to.
Observe the self to know the truth
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Krishnamurti summarizes in a small book what other religions, philosophers, and lineages have made so incredibly complicated. "Who am I" To know this truth all we need to do is to watch ourselves in action, our thoughts, fears, and desires. We like to make things complicated and to make "techniques" out of otherwise simple notions. Mindfulness, Bare Attention, and all of the other Buddhist terms do not quite apply to what K speaks of. Like K says "the description is never that which is described." One cannot analyze the self and then try to experience it. One must experience first through observation and the truth reveals itself.
"True Meditation" should be the Title, not the Sub-Title.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Or, "The Quintessence of Krishnamurti" would be even more informative. This is the best effort yet to reduce the vast volume of Krishnamurti's teachings to one small volume, worth re-reading again and again.
the summation of his most important insights
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have read much from Krishnamurti. I have learned much from this enlightened soul. This book provides all one needs to see the mirage we have created through thought and the path beyond. If you understand what he says, you are on the way to awakening from your sleep. Good luck.
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