Ep. 602 – The Life and Wisdom of J. Krishnamurti with David Silver

Delving into the profound teachings of J. Krishnamurti, David Silver and Raghu Markus explore timeless questions of existence, social ethics, and the deeper truths that shape our lives.

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This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and David have a discussion about:

• The intellectual essence of Krishnamurti initially alienated David and Raghu, and what drew them back in
• Krishnamurti’s unique childhood and emergence as a "chosen one" by the Theosophical Society
• The profound lifelong friendship of Aldous Huxley and Krishnamurti 
• Krishnamurti’s teachings on avoiding spiritual bypassing and false ego-driven enlightenment
• The danger of over-identification with any religion, group, or ideology, and how this creates separation
• Understanding that we all have the ultimate truth within us and are all one with everything 
• Krishnamurti’s message that comparison to others, the past, or ideals is a major root of suffering
• Krishnamurti’s critique of “social morality,” which often upholds greed, violence, and systemic division
• Seeing through the division that society has nurtured and amplified over centuries 
• Embracing our personal journeys and seeing this life as one chapter in a larger, sacred story
• Practicing mindfulness as a path to seeing the truth and being with all of our experiences fully

David recommends reading Joseph Goldstein’s book, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening

About J. Krishnamurti:

For nearly six decades until his passing in 1986 at the age of ninety, Jiddu Krishnamurti traversed the globe, delivering spontaneous and captivating discourses to large audiences. Krishnamurti assumed the role of an investigator rather than an authority figure, encouraging individuals to question assumptions and explore the depths of their consciousness. His extensive body of work, estimated at over 100 million words, spans more than six decades of relentless inquiry and dialogue. His teachings, compiled in numerous books and translated into multiple languages, continue to inspire seekers worldwide, inviting them to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and understanding. J. Krishnamurti’s legacy endures as a guiding light, offering timeless wisdom for those who dare to challenge conventional thinking and explore the complexities of existence.

Listen to Krishnamurti’s lectures on the Be Here Now Network’s Freedom From The Known podcast.

About David Silver:

David Silver is the former co-host of the Mindrolling podcast. He is a filmmaker and director, most recently coming out with Brilliant Disguise. Brilliant Disguise tells the unique story of a group of inspired Western spiritual seekers from the 60s, who in meeting the great American teacher, Ram Dass, followed him to India to meet his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, familiarly known as Maharaj-ji. Two days before he left his body, Maharaj-ji instructed K.C. Tewari to take care of the Westerners, which he did resolutely until the day he died in 1997. Silver’s #1 charting MGM/UA/Warners film, “The Compleat Beatles” is the critically acclaimed biopic movie about history’s most famous band. The term ‘rockumentary’ was first applied to this two-hour movie. Rolling Stone recently described the film as a “masterwork.” Silver’s Warner Brothers’ feature film, “No Nukes” also started the whole trend of music/activism feature documentaries.