Jiddu Krishnamurtis Notebook. In June 1961 Krishnamurti began to keep a daily record of his perceptions and states of consciousness. In this unique daily record we have what may be called the wellspring of Krishnamurti’s teaching. The whole essence of his teaching is here, arising from its natural source. From the introduction:
In 1922, at the age of twenty-eight, Krishnamurti underwent a spiritual experience that changed his life and which was followed by years of acute and almost continuous pain in his head and spine. The manuscript shows that “the process”, as he called this mysterious pain, was still going on nearly forty years later, though in a much milder form.
“Krishnamurti’s Notebook” is a profound diary penned by the esteemed Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti between June 1961 and March 1962. This intimate journal offers readers a rare glimpse into Krishnamurti’s personal observations, perceptions, and states of consciousness during his travels across various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Italy, and India. Wikipedia
Throughout the notebook, Krishnamurti meticulously records his daily experiences, reflecting on the beauty of nature, the intricacies of human consciousness, and the essence of meditation. He delves into his recurring mystical experiences, often referring to a profound state of being he describes as the “otherness” or “benediction.” Additionally, he candidly discusses a mysterious physical phenomenon he endured, known as “the process,” characterised by acute pain in his head and spine—a condition that had persisted intermittently since 1922. theosophical.orgWikipedia+2celextel.org+2store.kfa.org+2
This notebook stands out as one of the few works directly authored by Krishnamurti, as many of his other publications are compilations of his talks and discussions. It provides an unfiltered insight into his inner life, revealing the depth of his spiritual journey and his continuous quest for understanding the human mind and the nature of existence.
For those interested in exploring the intricacies of consciousness, spirituality, and the profound reflections of a 20th-century sage, Krishnamurti’s Notebook serves as an invaluable resource.
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Jiddu Krishnamurtis Notebook
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