About the book
The trustees of Jiddu Krishnamurti's work assembled a single volume from his writings and talks to present the core of his teaching. It draws on Commentaries on Living, on early works, and on talks about life, the self, meditation, love and sex. Recurring themes include personal freedom, the questions of life and death, and truth as a pathless land reached through a personal search. Krishnamurti warned readers against blind obedience to any creed or teacher, himself included, and urged each person to look for truth independently. Among his admirers were Aldous Huxley, Jonas Salk, Van Morrison and David Hockney.
Naval Ravikant said it is the Krishnamurti book he rereads over and over, adding that it may not always make sense but has no equal once a reader is ready for it. Space Jam Data co-founder Henry Medine named it among books that gave him tools for anxiety and stress.
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This book has 2 recommendations
Henry Medine (Co-Founder/Space Jam Data)
Anxiety and stress have always burdened me. Several books have provided me with temporary relief and more importantly tools to refer back to for the long run. I look at these books as foundational, they help me develop a broad perspective and solidify my core beliefs. I I'd suggest: Total Freedom by Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Naval Ravikant (CEO & Co-Founder/AngelList)
I’m always reading something by Krishnamurti. Usually, it’s Total Freedom, which is the book that I just reread over and over again. Doesn’t necessarily make sense, but when you’re ready for it, there’s nothing else like it.
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- Henry Medine, Co-Founder of Space Jam Data, Talks About His Favorite Books
- Naval Ravikant on The Tim Ferriss Show