Krishnamurti Foundation

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The Krishnamurti Foundation is a nonprofit organisation originated with the life and spiritual teaching of Jiddu Krishnamurti.^[1] Jiddu Krishnamurti (/ˈdʒɪduː ˌkrɪʃnəˈmɜːrti/ or /-ˈmʊərti/; 11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a philosopher, educationist, spiritual leader, speaker, and writer. His supporters – working through nonprofit foundations in India , United Kingdom and the United States  – oversee several independent schools based on his views on education. They continue to transcribe and distribute his thousands of talks, group and individual discussions, and writings by use of a variety of media formats and languages.

Description

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986), whose life and teachings spanned the greater part of the 20th century, is regarded by many as one who has had the most profound impact on human consciousness in modern times. The foundation provides a service to those who may be interested in pursuing an understanding of the teachings in their own lives.^[2] The foundations maintain an extensive archive of Krishnamurti's original works in the form of hand-written material, books, transcripts and audio and video tapes of hundreds of talks and discussions, meetings and conversations. There is also a collection of Krishnamurti's letters, photographs and reference material about him, his life, and his works.

The foundations are also actively engaged in the publication of this material in various forms. Over 60 books are in print and more are in preparation. About 300 videotapes and 400 audio cassettes are available, along with an extensive printed Index. etc. An increasing amount of this material is being translated. Over 30 languages are available including all major European and most Indian languages as well as Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Korean and Hebrew.

Krishnamurti Foundations

KFI retreat session at Rishi Valley on 2019 November 17 Krishnan addressing the gathering, with Radhika Herzberger presiding

• Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, Brockwood Park, Bramdean, England, United Kingdom
• Krishnamurti Foundation of America, Ojai, California, United States
• Krishnamurti Foundation of India, Chennai, India
• Fundación Krishnamurti Latinoamericana, Barcelona, Spain

Krishnamurti Educational Philosophy

Education forms a central core of Krishnamurti's world view. In fact, Krishnamurti spent his entire life talking about education as being the agent not only of inner renewal but also of social change. Krishnamurti asserted that the schools functioning under the auspices of the Krishnamurti Foundation India (KFI),^[3] and others started independently by his supporters, did not exist as organizations for the indoctrination of children, but rather as places ‘where students and teachers can flower, and where a future generation can be prepared because schools are meant for that.^[4]

Krishnamurti supporters founded several schools around the world. When asked, Krishnamurti enumerated the following as his educational aims:

1. Global outlook: A vision of the whole as distinct from the part; there should never be a sectarian outlook, but always a holistic outlook free from all prejudice.
2. Concern for man and the environment: Humanity is part of nature, and if nature is not cared for, it will boomerang on man. Only the right education and deep affection between people everywhere will resolve many problems including the environmental challenges.
3. Religious spirit, which includes the scientific temper: The religious mind is alone, not lonely. It is in communion with people and nature.^[5]

Krishnamurti Foundation Schools

• Brockwood Park School, United Kingdom
• Oak Grove School, United States
• Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle, Andra Pradesh, India
• Rajghat Besant School, Varanasi, India
• The School KFI, Chennai, India
• Pathashaala KFI, Tamil Nadu, India
• The Valley School, Bengaluru, India
• Sahyadri School, Pune, India

Krishnamurti Study Centres

• Krishnamurti Study Centre, Brockwood Park, United Kingdom
• Pepper Tree Retreat, Ojai, California, United States
• Krishnamurti Foundation India, Vasanta Vihar, Chennai, India
• Rishi Valley School, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Rajghat Education Center, Rajghat Fort, India
• The Study, Valley School Campus, Bangalore, Índia
• Krishnamurti Study Centre Sahyadri, Pune, India
• KFI Mumbai, India
• Krishnamurti Centre, Kolkata, India
• KFI Cuttack Centre, India
• Krishnamurti Retreat in the Himalayas, Uttarkashi, India
• Krishnamurti Center, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
• Krishnamurti Study Center, Baddagana Road, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka

References

External links

• J Krishnamurti Online
• Krishnamurti Foundation Trust
• Krishnamurti Foundation India
• Krishnamurti Foundation of America
• J Krishnamurti Centre
• Jiddu Krishnamurti International Centre
• Brockwood Park School
• Journal of the Krishnamurti Schools

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