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Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

Urgency of Change • The Krishnamurti Podcast

By: Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
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What are you doing with your life? Can anyone show you the way, or must you be a light to yourself? Do we see the urgency of change? One of the greatest spiritual teachers and philosophers of all time, J. Krishnamurti challenges us to question all that we know and discover our true nature in the here and now. This official podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust now has over 250 episodes. Episodes 1-50 feature conversations between Krishnamurti and luminaries from many paths, along with readings of the classic book Commentaries on Living by actor Terence Stamp. Episode 51 onwards features carefully chosen extracts based on a theme explored by Krishnamurti. The extracts from our archives have been carefully selected to represent his different approaches to each of these universal and timelessly relevant themes. Get in touch at podcast@kfoundation.org. Please consider leaving a review, which helps the visibility of the podcast.Copyright Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. All rights reserved. Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • Krishnamurti on Stillness
    Sep 10 2025

    ‘There is a stillness which is not dependent on anything. It is only that quality of stillness, that absolute silence of the mind that can see the eternal, timeless, nameless.’

    This episode on Stillness has six sections.

    The first extract (2:36) is from the fourth small group discussion at Brockwood Park in 1973, and is titled: Does Controlling the Mind Lead to Stillness?

    The second extract (24:07) is from the seventh discussion in Saanen 1969, and is titled: Stillness Cannot Be Induced.

    The third extract (35:38) is from Krishnamurti’s eighth talk in Paris 1961, and is titled: In Stillness Comes a Different Kind of Life.

    The fourth extract (48:18) is from the sixth discussion in Saanen 1969, and is titled: The Temporary Stillness Brought About by a Shock.

    The fifth extract (55:56) is from Krishnamurti’s seventh talk in Saanen 1979, and is titled: Stability in Stillness.

    The final extract in this episode (1:03:28) is from the sixth talk in New Delhi 1962, and is titled: Complete Stillness of the Mind.

    The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully chosen extracts from his many public talks. Each episode highlights Krishnamurti’s different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity.

    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 inspired by Krishnamurti’s teachings. Please visit brockwood.org.uk for more information.

    You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

    If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Krishnamurti on Awakening Intelligence
    Aug 13 2025

    ‘In the awakening of intelligence is the beginning of total happy security of human beings. Nowhere else will you have security except in that.’

    This episode on Awakening has four sections.

    The first extract (2:19) is from the second question and answer meeting in Saanen 1981, and is titled: Intelligence Cannot Be Cultivated.

    The second extract (13:12) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1977, and is titled: The Three Essential Things in the Awakening of Intelligence.

    The third extract (29:10) is from the third talk in Madras 1979, and is titled: In Awakening Intelligence Is Order and Security.

    The final extract in this episode (55:55) is from the seventh discussion in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Have You Got This 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 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.

    You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

    If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Krishnamurti on The Heart
    Jul 30 2025

    ‘A heart that has no jealousy or envy, that knows no competition, that has no fear, that knows what it means to love – only such a heart and mind can respond to the phenomena going on in the world.’

    This episode on The Heart has four sections.

    The first extract (2:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk in Bombay 1969, and is titled: A New Quality of Mind and Heart.

    The second extract (23:24) is from the third discussion in Saanen 1971, and is titled: Harmony of the Body, Heart and Mind.

    The third extract (34:44) is from Krishnamurti’s first talk in Madras 1964, and is titled: Giving Your Heart to Understand.

    The fourth and final extract in this episode (54:51) is from the fifth talk at Rishi Valley in 1965, and is titled: A Good Mind and a Good Heart.

    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 The Heart.

    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.

    You can also find our regular Krishnamurti quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

    If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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