Jiddu Krishnamurti broke all conventional moulds from questioning age old schools of thought and traditions to shocking audiences with his clear rationale and the ability to delve deep into the functioning of the human mind.
Three decades after his demise his legacy as a World Teacher continues to benefit a cross section of all nationalities. The three main Krishnamurti Foundations located in India, USA, UK and smaller groups drawn to the teachings mainly undertake dissemination of his literature. The Jiddu Krishnamurti Centre tucked away in the bylanes of Punjagutta is one such hub that provides the perfect ambience for self exploration. Here dialogues, talks and screenings are made available in English and Telugu. “I was a victim of the corporate demand to be creative, aggressive and competitive along with juggling family and society. I
hardly found time to stop and ask myself important questions of life leave along find the answers to them.
It is in the friendly space of the Centre where joint enquiry opened up numerous possibilities for me and I am rejuvenated each time by Krishnaji’s profound insights,” says Vignesh, a young IT professional. Naimisam — their Retreat Centre located at Ghatkesar on a 25-acre green campus hosts individual and group retreats with an emphasis on silence, nature walks and organic farming facilitating the recharging of one’s inner being with the capacity to cope with demands of the outer An alternative platform called Second Harmonic created by the centre undertakes outreach initiatives.
Collaborative efforts with NGO’s in sustainable agriculture, education and health care - are frequently undertaken, for instance science and math fairs for students, opportunities for young farmers/weavers and self development workshops for professionals to name a few. ‘The Essence of Life’ an audio visual representation of Krishnamurti’s views on education through dance by Dega Arts will be screened at LaMakaan in June.
In a world where boundaries and rules are common place – the Centre stands apart like an oasis where Krishnamurti’s invitation to “begin from where you are” holds good to this day.
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