“Our everyday life — not the supreme moment of a second, but everyday life — is this act of imparting, listening, and understanding. And for most of us, listening is one of the most difficult things to do. It is a great art, far greater than any other art. We hardly ever listen because most of us are so occupied with our own problems, with our own ideas, opinions — the everlasting chattering of one's own inadequacies, fancies, myths, and ambitions. One hardly ever pays attention, not only to what another says but to the birds, to the sunset, to the reflection on the water. One hardly ever sees or listens. And if one knows how to listen — which demands an astonishing energy — then in that act of listening there is complete communion; the words, the significance of words, and the construction of words have very little meaning. So, you and the speaker have completely to share in the truth or in the falseness of what is being said. For most of us, it is a very difficult act to listen; but it is only in listening that one learns.”
—J. Krishnamurti
Excerpt from What Are You Looking For?
All life is shaped by relationships. We must come to know them intimately so that we can fully experience their beauty and richness. Every interaction with another person, from our loved ones to strangers, has an impact on who we are and how we live.
To find answers about love and relationships that transcend time, culture, religion, read What Are You Looking For?
"Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly and helped me personally break through the confines of my own self-imposed restrictions to my freedom." —Deepak Chopra
“Krishnamurti is one of the greatest philosophers of the age.”
—Dalai Lama
"Krishnamurti’s words offer the intimate spirit of a truly remarkable presence; poetic, gracious, vast like the sky, and wonderfully wise.”
—Jack Kornfield
About the Author:
Renowned for his profound and heartfelt wisdom, J. Krishnamurti is one of the world’s most influential teachers. In What Are You Looking For? he offers radical insights and reflections on a core feature of life: relationships. From parents and partners to friends and colleagues, Krishnamurti answers your deepest questions on loving yourself, others and the world around you
Jiddu Krishnamurti lived from 1895 to 1986, and is regarded as one of the greatest philosophical and spiritual figures of the twentieth century. Krishnamurti claimed no allegiance to any caste, nationality or religion and was bound by no tradition. His purpose was to set humankind unconditionally free from the destructive limitations of conditioned mind. For nearly sixty years he traveled the world and spoke spontaneously to large audiences until the end of his life in 1986 at the age of ninety. He had no permanent home, but when not traveling, he often stayed in Ojai, California, Brockwood Park, England, and in Chennai, India. In his talks, he pointed out to people the need to transform themselves through self knowledge, by being aware of the subtleties of their thoughts and feelings in daily life, and how this movement can be observed through the mirror of relationship.
What an experience to be in this special place were K. lived most of his life… Many books that I had never seen I was able to find here. Thank you for the tranquility and very enlightening talks! Best, Jasper
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Uthaya Arumugam
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Clevin Ling
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Krishnamurti is a great inspiration - questioning many important life topics and offering wonderful insights. This book tackles the way we connect to relationships, of ourselves, of nature, of the world and of life.
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Bejoy Kuruvilla
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I enjoyed reading this book. The book is very well curated and highlights the topic very concisely and makes it very clear. I am truly amazed by how reading K's multiple books covering the same topic has never felt repetitive. It is as new a topic as in any of his other books. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking.
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William Barnes
thoughtful description and discussion of the challenges of being human.
