‘What does it all mean, the existence that we lead? What is the meaning of all the work, misery, confusion, and this sense of meaningless existence?’

This episode on Existence has four sections.

The first extract (2:40) is from Krishnamurti’s fifth talk in Bombay 1981, and is titled: What Is the Most Important Thing In Our Existence?

The second extract (18:27) is from the sixth talk in Saanen 1972, and is titled: The Mind Finds Its Existence in Its Contents.

The third extract (44:30) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in New York 1966, and is titled: The Absurd Triviality of Our Existence.

The final extract in this episode (1:04:36) is from the fourth talk in New York 1972, and is titled: Why Do I Exist?

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. This episode’s theme is Existence. Upcoming themes are You Are the World, Movement, and Respectability.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in Hampshire, UK. Brockwood is also home to Brockwood Park School, a unique international boarding school offering a personalised holistic education. It is deeply inspired by Krishnamurti’s teaching, which encourages academic excellence, self-understanding, creativity and integrity. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

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‘Where there is compassion, there is supreme intelligence. Not the artificial intelligence of a computer, nor the artificial intelligence of thought.’

This episode on Artificial Intelligence and Computers has seven sections.

The first extract (2:33) is from a small group discussion in Ojai 1981, and is titled The Intelligence of Thought Is Also Artificial.

The second extract (8:26) is from the first discussion with scholars at Rajghat in 1985, and is titled: AI Will Include All Human Knowledge.

The third extract (12:19) is from the second discussion with scholars at Rajghat in 1985, and is titled: We Don’t Know What Computers Can Do.

The fourth extract (21:43) is from Krishnamurti’s sixth talk in Bombay 1981, and is titled: The Computer Is Changing Society.

The fifth extract (31:16) is from the second talk in Saanen 1981, and is titled: We Have Been Programmed Like the Computer.

The sixth extract (44:26) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Bombay 1983, and is titled: What Will Happen When the Computer Can Do Everything We Can?

The final extract in this episode (56:38) is from the fourth talk in Madras 1985, and is titled: Supreme Intelligence.

Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast is based on a significant theme of his talks. Extracts have been carefully selected to represent Krishnamurti’s different approaches to these universal and timeless topics. This episode’s theme is Artificial Intelligence & Computers. Upcoming themes are Existence, You Are the World, and Movement.

This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit the official YouTube channel for hundreds of full-length video and audio recordings of Krishnamurti’s talks and discussions. In addition, the Foundation’s own channel features a large collection of shorter clips.

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‘The great painters, great musicians and great architects have extraordinary capacities and talent, but in their daily life they are like you and me, and like everybody else.’

This episode on Talent and Skill has five sections.

The first extract (2:40) is from a question & answer meeting at Rajghat in 1964, and is titled: Talent and Fulfilment.

The second extract (15:30) is from the fifth question & answer meeting in Saanen 1980, and is titled: Why Are We Mediocre Despite Our Talents?

The third extract (25:38) is from the third question & answer meeting in Ojai 1980, and is titled: Talent and Creativity.

The fourth extract (42:06) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Skill in Action.

The final extract in this episode (1:00:05) is from the fourth discussion in Saanen 1977, and is titled: Skill and the Art of Living.

Each 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 topics. This episode’s theme is Talent and Skill. Upcoming themes are Artificial Intelligence and Existence.

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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