Awakening of Intelligence, The
 

Awakening of Intelligence, The

by J Krishnamurti

This comprehensive record of Krishnamurti's teachings is an excellent, wide-ranging introduction to the great philosopher's thought. With among others, Jacob Needleman, Alain Naude, and Swami Venkatasananda, Krishnamurti examines such issues as the role of the teacher and tradition; the need for awareness of `cosmic consciousness; the problem of good and evil; and traditional Vedanta methods of... (read more)

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Krishnamurti shares one of the greatest characteristics of my favorite thinkers. He insists that we find our own answers, and is humbly amused at our efforts to get them from him or anyone else. His primary goal writing anything, or answering any questions, is simply that - to awaken our own insights rather than looking for pat solutions where none exist.

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