Krishnamurti to Himself
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Krishnamurti to Himself: His Last Journal is a book based on a spoken diary
of Jiddu Krishnamurti
(1895–1986). It was originally published in 1987.
; the recordings took place between February 1983 and March 1984. The transcription was minimally edited by Mary Lutyens
, a Krishnamurti biographer and longtime close friend.
The work was reputedly prompted by the success of a previous diary, Krishnamurti's Journal
. However, due to his advanced age, Krishnamurti opted to dictate the new diary instead of writing it, using a portable tape recorder
.
In the foreword by Mary Lutyens it is stated, "The reader gets very close to Krishnamurti in these pieces – almost, it seems at moments, into his very consciousness. ... The gist of Krishnamurti's teaching is here, and the descriptions of nature with which he begins most of the pieces may for many, who regard him as a poet as well as a philosopher, quieten their whole being so that they become intuitively receptive to what follows."
Diary
A diary is a record with discrete entries arranged by date reporting on what has happened over the course of a day or other period. A personal diary may include a person's experiences, and/or thoughts or feelings, including comment on current events outside the writer's direct experience. Someone...
of Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
(1895–1986). It was originally published in 1987.
About the work
The text was transcribed from audiotape recordings made by Krishnamurti at his home in Ojai, CaliforniaOjai, California
Ojai is a city in Ventura County, California, USA. It is situated in the Ojai Valley , surrounded by hills and mountains. The population was 7,461 at the 2010 census, down from 7,862 at the 2000 census.-History:Chumash Indians were the early inhabitants of the valley...
; the recordings took place between February 1983 and March 1984. The transcription was minimally edited by Mary Lutyens
Mary Lutyens
Edith Mary Lutyens was a British author who is principally known for her authoritative biographical works on the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.-Early life:...
, a Krishnamurti biographer and longtime close friend.
The work was reputedly prompted by the success of a previous diary, Krishnamurti's Journal
Krishnamurti's Journal
Krishnamurti's Journal is a diary of Jiddu Krishnamurti . It was originally published in 1982.- About the work :Krishnamurti kept a diary at various dates between September 1973 and April 1975, while he was staying at Brockwood Park, Rome and California...
. However, due to his advanced age, Krishnamurti opted to dictate the new diary instead of writing it, using a portable tape recorder
Tape recorder
An audio tape recorder, tape deck, reel-to-reel tape deck, cassette deck or tape machine is an audio storage device that records and plays back sounds, including articulated voices, usually using magnetic tape, either wound on a reel or in a cassette, for storage...
.
In the foreword by Mary Lutyens it is stated, "The reader gets very close to Krishnamurti in these pieces – almost, it seems at moments, into his very consciousness. ... The gist of Krishnamurti's teaching is here, and the descriptions of nature with which he begins most of the pieces may for many, who regard him as a poet as well as a philosopher, quieten their whole being so that they become intuitively receptive to what follows."
See also
External links
- "Krishnamurti to Himself" – J. Krishnamurti Online [JKO]. Web document serial no/id: JKO 60039. Krishnamurti Foundations. "J. Krishnamurti Online, the official repository of the authentic teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti." Retrieved 2011-03-06.