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Mind is a Myth: Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called U.G.
U G Krishnamurti
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A scathing critique of contemporary spirituality by one of its most unusual figures. In a world in which spiritual techniques, teachers, concepts, and organisations are legion, U G Krishnamurti stands nearly alone in his rejection of it all: The natural state is acausal: it just happens. The author does not equate the natural state with enlightenment, which he describes as an illusion created by our culture. He states emphatically that one can do nothing to attain the natural state.
A scathing critique of contemporary spirituality by one of its most unusual figures. In a world in which spiritual techniques, teachers, concepts, and organisations are legion, U G Krishnamurti stands nearly alone in his rejection of it all: The natural state is acausal: it just happens. The author does not equate the natural state with enlightenment, which he describes as an illusion created by our culture. He states emphatically that one can do nothing to attain the natural state.
Product Details
Publisher
Sentient Publications United States
Number of pages
166
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
246g
Number of Pages
166
Place of Publication
Boulder, Colorado, United States
ISBN
9781591810650
SKU
V9781591810650
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About U G Krishnamurti
Born in India in 1918 to Brahmin parents, U. G. Krishnamurti was given a rigorous education in classical Hindu literature. He was raised to take on the mantle of guru, in a manner similar to J. Krishnamurti (to whom he is not related). By the time he met J. Krishnamurti in the late 1940s, both men had rejected the guru calling. For seven years they conversed daily, struggling to uncover the nature of truth, and parted without resolving their differences. U. G. continued lecturing throughout the world. Then in 1961 he left his family and went to London without means and purpose.
Reviews for Mind is a Myth: Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called U.G.
Free will-its very existence is debated, but how does this apply to religion? Mind is a Myth: Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called U.G. is a skeptical manual on the debate offering one learned man's ideas on the matter. A true scholar in the field of spirituality who has studied both eastern and western religions heavily, Krishnamurti's ideas are utterly fascinating and inspiring, making Mind is a Myth is a strong pick for nonspecialist general readers with an interest in spirituality. The Bookwatch, February 26, 2009 U.G. Krishnamurti is the Don Rickles of religion. He makes Madalyn Murray O'Hare, the infamous atheist, look pious. What we call religion, U.G. said, began somewhere along the evolutionary process when humans-unlike the rest of the animals-began feeling self-conscious and separate from nature. Humanity, he says, long ago started down the path of total annihilation and absolutely nothing can be done to save it. Have a nice day.
Don Lattin, religion editor, San Francisco Chronicle Diplo: Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy Readers who consider themselves enlightened or on the path to such a state will both connect to and disagree with much of what Krishnamurti has to say. These readers also will be challenged and intellectually stimulated. New Age Retailer U. G. Krishnamurti claims that he cannot help us in our quest for enlightenment. Paradoxically, I find this refreshingly helpful. This work is an expression of U.G.'s exquisite mastery in penetrating the many illusions to be found on the spiritual path. I highly recommend it.
Jeffrey Mishlove, host of National Public Television series Thinking Allowed"
Don Lattin, religion editor, San Francisco Chronicle Diplo: Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy Readers who consider themselves enlightened or on the path to such a state will both connect to and disagree with much of what Krishnamurti has to say. These readers also will be challenged and intellectually stimulated. New Age Retailer U. G. Krishnamurti claims that he cannot help us in our quest for enlightenment. Paradoxically, I find this refreshingly helpful. This work is an expression of U.G.'s exquisite mastery in penetrating the many illusions to be found on the spiritual path. I highly recommend it.
Jeffrey Mishlove, host of National Public Television series Thinking Allowed"