Krishnamurti on Solitude

Episode Notes

‘Solitude is a lovely word. It implies walking alone, looking, listening, not carrying your troubles, problems and anxieties; being absolutely alone, enjoying.’

This week’s episode on Solitude has six sections.

The first extract (2:44) is from Krishnamurti’s second discussion in Saanen 1978, titled: Solitude is not loneliness.

The second extract (13:24) is from the second question and answer meeting at Brockwood Park in 1979, titled: Will solitude end our confusion?

The third extract (26:39) is from Krishnamurti’s fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1979, titled: Is the demand for companionship born out of solitude?

The fourth extract (35:15) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1962, titled: Are we ever alone?

The fifth extract (41:44) is from the third question and answer meeting in Saanen 1980, titled: What solitude reveals.

The final extract in this episode (46:35) is from a direct recording by Krishnamurti in Ojai 1983, titled: A solitude far from the noise of civilization.