On Mind and Thought
On Mind and Thought by Jiddu Krishnamurti, published by Harper Collins in 1993, is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of the mind and the distinction between conditioned thought and creative thinking. This first edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Krishnamurti’s insights on achieving personal freedom and fulfillment by transcending conditioned thought, emphasizing the importance of a still mind to access deeper levels of consciousness.
Readers will find that Krishnamurti’s teachings focus on the potential for individual change to alleviate conflicts in relationships and society. The work engages with themes of philosophy, humanism, and personal growth, inviting reflection on the vast space within the brain that holds unimaginable energy. Through this examination, Krishnamurti encourages a journey toward self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the mind’s capabilities.
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Krishnamurti has said: “It is only when the mind is completely still that there is a possibility of touching the deep waters”. Asserting the distinction between conditioned thought and truly creative thinking, On Mind and Thought explores what Krishnamurti referred to as “that vast space in the brain in which there is unimaginable energy”. These essential teachings stress that only by escaping conditioned thought can we truly achieve personal freedom and fulfillment, and that only through this individual change will vital conflicts in relationships and society be alleviated.
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