Mary Lutyens Bücher

J. Krishnamurti was renowned for the penetrating insight and immediacy of his spiritual teachings. Radical in his day for seeking truth beyond the boundaries of religion, ideology, or tradition, he declared that "Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever." He traveled and lectured throughout the world, calling for a new approach to life and spirituality.In this compilation of Krishnamurti's most essential teachings, he explores what he calls "the art of living." The topics addressed include such perennial human concerns living life without conflict and confusion, how to act with skill and clarity, the significance of meditation, death and dying, true freedom, and bringing the sacred into everyday life. These timeless teachings guide us to live our lives simply, intelligently, and with great love—free from the bonds of sorrow and fear.

J. Krishnamurti was one of the most influential spiritual figures of the twentieth century. With great insight and immediacy, these teachings explore what Krishnamurti calls "the art of living." He addresses such topics as the way of life without conflict; skill and clarity in action; living and dying; and meditation and the sacred in daily life. This material comes together to create a little gem to be taken to heart in living our lives simply and intelligently.

An intimate and insightful portrait of a remarkable teacher and spiritual leader, J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) was born in Madanapalle, India, to Brahmin parents. At fourteen, he was proclaimed a savior and taken to England by Annie Besant, where he was educated and groomed for the role of World Teacher. However, in 1929, he rejected this identity, disbanding the organization he led and declaring he did not want disciples, sparking significant controversy. A gentle and unassuming figure, Krishnamurti spent the next fifty years traveling the world, sharing his message and inspiring notable figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Aldous Huxley, George Bernard Shaw, and the Dalai Lama. This comprehensive biography is divided into three parts: "The Years of Awakening, 1895 to 1935," detailing his childhood and preparation for his role; "The Years of Fulfillment, 1935 to 1980," which chronicles his efforts to spread his philosophy of enlightenment; and "The Open Door, 1980 to 1986," covering the final chapter of his life. Mary Lutyens, who knew Krishnamurti from childhood, utilizes unpublished letters and personal recollections to present an unforgettable account of this beloved figure who profoundly impacted millions.

In 1909, a boy of fourteen years was designated the savior of our age by the mystic leader of the Theosophical Society. Sent from his native India to study at the finest school in Britain, the charismatic youth was groomed for the messianic role of World Teacher—a mantle he would ultimately cast off, unleashing a storm of controversy within the spiritual community. And through inner doubts and physical agony—through bitter trials of the mind, the body, and the soul—he would follow his own path to enlightenment and become a shining beacon of joy and truth to millions the world over.

Co je to, co většina z nás hledá? Co je to co každý z nás chce? Určitě je to důležité zjistit. Většina z nás zřejmě hledá určitý druh štěstí, jistý druh míru. Ve světě sužovaném zmatkem, válkami, soupeřením a sváry toužíme po útočišti, ve kterém bychom našli mír. Myslím, že to je to co většina z nás chce. Hledáme tedy, a přitom jdeme od jednoho vůdce k druhému, z jedné náboženské organizace do jiné, od jednoho učitele k dalšímu. Co to vlastně je? Hledáme štěstí nebo určitý druh uspokojení, a přitom doufáme, že z něj vznikne štěstí? Mezi štěstím a uspokojením je totiž rozdíl. Můžeme hledat štěstí? Snad můžeme najít uspokojení, ale určitě nemůžeme najít štěstí. Štěstí je druhotné, je to vedlejší produkt něčeho jiného. Než tedy oddáme svoji mysl a srdce něčemu, co vyžaduje značnou míru upřímnosti, pozornosti, myšlenek a péče, musíme bezesporu zjistit, co vlastně všichni hledáme, zda je to štěstí nebo uspokojení. Chceme, být uspokojeni a chceme na konci svého hledání najít smysl naplnění.

„Mein einziges Interesse besteht darin, den Menschen absolut, unbedingt frei zu machen.“ (Krishnamurti) Das Werk des großen indischen Meisters, das unter seinen vielen Werken die größte Verbreitung fand und die nachhaltigste Wirkung erzielte. In keinem seiner Werke wird Krishamurtis Wunsch, den Menschen zu innerer Freiheit zu verhelfen, so deutlich wie in diesem Buch. Wirkliche Freiheit bedeutet, jeden Tag als etwas Neues, Unbekanntes und Vollkommenes zu erleben. So ist der direkte Weg in die Freiheit immer auch der Weg ins Leben.