Writings and Quotations of Jiddu Krishnamurthy

Jiddu Krishnamurthy was one of the notable spiritual teachers of the 20th Century. He was born in India, but became popular worldwide for his unique approach to life and spirituality. There is no exaggeration to state that he was perhaps the only genuine free thinkers the world has ever seen since the great Buddha. He was originally groomed to become a World Teacher by the leaders of Theosophical Society of India, but he decided to reject the honor and go alone and dissolved the Order of the Star in the East, which was established to facilitated his work.

Krishnamurthy rejected the authority of all organized religions and belief systems suggesting that they obstructed free thinking and promoted conformity and blind adherence accumulated knowledge of the past. He wanted to people to learn the truths of life from their own experience and observation without the interference of learned knowledge and past impressions. He wanted them to be true witnesses to the life that unfolded before them and deal with the problems of life according to their specific circumstances.

This page presents a curated selection of Jiddu Krishnamurthy’s writings and quotations, offering a concise introduction to his life, teachings, and uncompromising approach to spiritual freedom. Krishnamurthy rejected organized belief systems and encouraged individuals to observe life directly, free from conditioning and inherited knowledge. The collection includes key essays on awareness, discrimination, conduct, and the nature of the self, providing readers with an accessible gateway into his profound and transformative vision. It serves as both a study resource and a contemplative guide for sincere seekers.