Pointers

These brief chapters combine descriptions of nature with an examination of basic human psychological problems as these arise in conversation with the many people who came to speak privately with Krishnamurti. The three books of Commentaries on Living are among the easiest of Krishnamurti's books to read even though they discuss the major questions of ambition, the nature of wisdom, fear and what is true action.

No prerequisites or assigned practices.

J. Krishnamurti

Memories and Emotions

Journal of the Krishnamurti Schools

Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

An Overview of Dialogue

Has its limitations, but many claim good.

A new graphic novel charts the life of the man who said, 'Tell them that there's nothing to understand.'

Toni Packer

J Krishnamurti

Marriage is a necessary part of any organized society, but you seem to be against the institution of marriage. What do you say?

Open, down-to-earth, contemplative exploration of present experiencing.

Walpola Rahoa

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"MEDITATION IS OF the greatest importance to me; I have been meditating very regularly twice a day for more than twenty-five years. At the beginning it was all very difficult, I had no control over my thoughts and there were far too many distractions; but I gradually cut them out pretty thoroughly. More and more I gave my time and energy to the final end. I have been to various teachers and have followed several different systems of meditation, but somehow I was never satisfied with any of them - perhaps 'satisfaction' is not the right word.

Krishnamurti wished to create a place for those serious about exploring the teachings. We hold dialogues every first, second and third Saturday of the month.

In this compelling collection of talks, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer provides a comprehensive overview of the path of meditative inquiry—a nondenominational approach to spiritual growth that emphasizes the direct experience of the present moment. "The immense challenge for each one of us," Packer writes, "is can we live our lives, at least for moments at a time, in the wonder of presence that is the creative source of everything?" She shows how we can transform fear, anger, guilt, and attachment to our self-image through simple, direct awareness. Having recently lost her husband of fifty years, Packer also speaks with candor and tenderness about the convulsions of a grieving heart and the peace that undivided awareness can bring. Toni Packer began studying Zen in 1967 with Roshi Philip Kapleau (author of The Three Pillars of Zen ) at the Rochester Zen Center and was eventually named his successor. Seeing the potentially destructive effects of relying too much on tradition, however, she did not accept the position. Packer is strongly influenced by the teachings of Krishnamurti and has turned away from the traditional forms and hierarchies that are prevalent in many Buddhist schools. Her approach is appealing to many Westerners who find institutionalized practices such as chanting, bowing, and burning incense to be alien and unnecessary.