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The entirely of the Buddhist mindstream, including all schools of its thought, have directly or implicity dealt with the subject of time as a casual factor in perpetuating suffering and emphasised the need to bring about a change in the mindstream to end psychological time. J. Krishnamurti, in all his teachings, has always talked of the urgency in attending to and coming upon an understanding of time as the core element of the factor of thought and has tried to make one come upon a perception of time on the element of ignorance. In that there is a fundamental shift from a movement within the method approach to an approach which consists of all methods to be hazardous. The present work is based upon an actual meditative processing of the author's memory recall, and will be of use to others in keeping a watch, attending to what their mind preceives and reaching out to an understanding of the mischief of thought in perpetuating the delusion of 'I'. It is as if one is walking alongside the Buddha and seeing something totally different, that which otherwise may not have come within the comprehensive vision of the author without the meditative presence of the other.

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Is it possible for the mind, for the self, not to project, not to desire, not to experience?

Do we earnestly seek to put an end to the cause of sorrow?

Why are we tortured by desire? What is wrong with desire?

What is happiness? Is there a state of happiness that is beyond the mind?

Find answers to these and many such profound questions that invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection.

In Reflections on the Self, J. Krishnamurti—globally regarded as one of the most influential philosophers and spiritual teachers—explores the intricacies of the human mind by challenging conventional wisdom, and urging readers to question their assumptions about identity, consciousness, and the nature of existence.

Through this collection of contemplative essays and dialogues, Krishnamurti challenges the very essence of what we perceive as the self, unravelling the layers of conditioning that shape our identities. Those who wish to engage creatively with their inner life of conflicting thoughts and emotions, and embark on a quest to attain freedom and happiness, will find answers in this book.

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