‘It is only the mind that is empty of what is false that can discover what is true.’

This episode on The False has four sections.

The first extract (2:37) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1983, and is titled: Seeing the False.

The second extract (22:30s) is from the sixth talk in Paris 1961, and is titled: Denying the False.

The third extract (41:54) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Madras 1979, and is titled: Freedom to See the False.

The final extract in this episode (58:41) is from the eighth talk in Ojai 1949, and is titled: A Fact is Not True or False.

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. This episode’s theme is The False. Upcoming topics are The Future, Knowing, and Bliss, Ecstasy and Benediction.

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‘Meditation is the emptying of the content of consciousness, which is consciousness. That is the meaning and the depth of meditation: the emptying of all the content, which means thought coming to an end.’

This episode on Emptying Consciousness has four sections.

The first extract (2:45) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk at Brockwood Park in 1973, and is titled: What is Consciousness?

The second extract (11:15) is from the fifth discussion in Saanen 1975, and is titled: Freedom Implies Emptying Consciousness of Its Content.

The third extract (29:44) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Ojai 1977, and is titled: Emptying Consciousness Means Thought Ending.

The final extract in this episode (42:36) is from the seventh talk in Saanen 1974, and is titled: Meditation Is the Emptying of Consciousness.

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. This episode’s theme is Emptying Consciousness. Upcoming topics are The False, The Future, and Knowing.

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‘Motives are based on pleasure – avoiding pain and holding onto pleasure. There is no other kind of motive.’

This episode on Motive has five sections.

The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk at Rajghat in 1967, and is titled: Why Do We Have Motives?

The second extract (9:19) is from the second discussion in Saanen 1976, and is titled: Can I Live Without a Motive or Direction?

The third extract (20:12) is from the third question and answer meeting in Saanen 1984, and is titled: Motives and Desire.

The fourth extract (37:46) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1982, and is titled: Facing Facts Without a Motive.

The Final extract in this episode (52:49) is from the second discussion in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Awareness Without Motive.

Each fortnightly episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of the spiritual teacher and philosopher’s talks. Extracts from the archives have been selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timelessly relevant themes. Upcoming topics are Emptying Consciousness, Thinking, and The False.

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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