‘Leisure is extraordinarily important – not to have a mind that is constantly occupied, constantly chattering. It is only in that unoccupied mind a new seed of learning can take place.’
This episode on Leisure has five sections.
The first extract (2:35) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Ojai 1977, and is titled: The Importance of Leisure.
The second extract (21:06) is from the sixth talk at Rajghat in 1962, and is titled: We Have Very Little Leisure.
The third extract (30:48) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Bombay 1964, and is titled: What Will We Do With Our Leisure?
The fourth extract (42:18) is from the third talk in Bombay 1966, and is titled: Great Leisure Is Coming.
The final extract in this episode (55:28) is from the fifth talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Leisure and Laziness.
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. Upcoming themes are Trust, Abstraction, Mechanical Living.
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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