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Jiddu Krishnamurti Quotes
A man who says, 'I want to change, tell me how to', seems very earnest, very serious, but he is not. He wants an authority whom he hopes will bring about order in himself. But can authority ever bring about inward order? Order imposed from without must always breed disorder.
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Birth: | 1895 |
Death: | 1986 |
Nationality: | Indian |
Profession: | Philosopher |
Jiddu Krishnamurti was born in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an Indian philosopher, public speaker and author. His subject matter included psychological revolution, the nature of mind, meditation, inquiry, human relationships, and bringing about radical change in society. Krishnamurti's teachings have had an influence on the thoughts of several notable public figures, including Kahlil Gibran, Aldous Huxley, Henry Miller, Bruce Lee, Jackson Pollock, David Bohm, Deepak Chopra, Indira Gandhi, and Eckhart Tolle. He wrote several books include: Education and the significance of life, The First and Last Freedom, Life Ahead, The Only Revolution, The Flight of the Eagle, The awakening of intelligence, Krishnamurti's Notebook, The ending of time (with David Bohm), On Love and Loneliness, On relationship, On fear, and The book of life. He established Krishnamurti foundations in the United States, Britain, India, Spain, and Canada to further his aims. His death at his home in Ojai, California, USA.
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