‘Drugs don't alter your boredom, a drug doesn't end your sorrow. You may escape for the time being, but there is still sorrow.’ This episode on Drugs has six sections.

The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Amsterdam 1971, and is titled: Why Do You Take Drugs?

The second extract (8:39) is from a discussion with students in Ojai 1966, and is titled: Taking Drugs Is Nothing New.

The third extract (17:24) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1971, and is titled: Can Drugs Reveal the Whole of Consciousness?

The fourth extract (28:32) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Dependency on Drugs.

The fifth extract (38:49) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Santa Monica 1971, and is titled: Drugs Are an Impediment to Inquiry.

The final extract in this episode (55:49) is from the fourth talk in San Diego 1970, and is titled: Live a Beautiful Life Without Taking Drugs.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Drugs. Upcoming themes are Goodness & Generosity, Civilisation and Vulnerability.

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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‘Maturity comes not with age or having a degree. That is not maturity. Maturity is a state of mind and heart.’

This episode on Maturity has five sections.

The first extract (2:41) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: What is Maturity?

The second extract (21:42) is from the fourth talk at Rishi Valley in 1965, and is titled: The Slowly Maturing Mind.

The third extract (37:18) is from the second discussion with staff at Brockwood Park in 1974, and is titled: Maturing Endlessly.

The fourth extract (45:16) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth public talk in Saanen 1962, and is titled: Immediate Maturity.

The final extract in this episode (1:03:28) is from the second talk at Rajghat in 1965, and is titled: Maturity Means Every Act Is Complete.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Maturity. Upcoming themes are Drugs and Goodness & Generosity, and Civilisation.

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‘We need political, religious, social and psychological change, deep down at the very roots. How is this to be brought about, and where do we begin?’

This episode on Politics has six sections.

The first extract (2:48) is from the third discussion with young people in Saanen 1968, and is titled: Does Change Begin Politically?

The second extract (15:48) is from the fourth question and answer meeting in Ojai 1982, and is titled: Political Action.

The third extract (34:41) is from a radio interview at Brockwood Park in 1980, and is titled: The Involvement of Religion in Politics.

The fourth extract (41:59) is from Krishnamurti’s first public talk in San Francisco 1983, and is titled: Political Division.

The fifth extract (59:38) is from the first talk at Rajghat in 1981, and is titled: Is the World the Politicians’ Responsibility or Our Own?

The final extract in this episode (1:13:09) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk at Rajghat in 1967, and is titled: A True Democrat.

The Krishnamurti Podcast features selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This episode’s theme is Politics. Upcoming themes are Maturity, Drugs and Goodness & generosity.

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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