Third Krishnamurti Study Day on Inner Transformation

Jiddu Krishnamurti Professor P. Krishna A Jewel on a Silver Platter

Jiddu Krishnamurti was born on 11 May 1895 in Professor P. Krishna is currently in charge of the Madanapalle, a small town in South . Krishnamurti Study Center at the Rajghat Education He and his brother were adopted in their youth by Center of the in , Dr. , then president of the Theosophical India.He was the Rector of the Center and Principal Society. Dr. Besant and others proclaimed that of the Rajghat Besant School from 1986 to 2002. He Krishnamurti was to be a world teacher. is a trustee of the Foundation and continues to be To prepare the world for this coming, a world-wide involved with its activities. He has written articles and organization called the Order of the Star in the East books on various issues relating to the teachings of J. was formed and the young Krishnamurti was made Krishnamurti. its head. He has also delivered lectures on Education, Science In 1929, however, Krishnamurti renounced this role. and Society to varied audiences. He is an Honorary From then, for nearly sixty years, until his death on scientist and Fellow of the Indian National Science 17 February 1986, he travelled throughout the world, Academy, New Delhi, as well as the Indian Academy talking to large audiences and to individuals about of Sciences, Bangalore. Before joining the Krishnamurti the need for a radical change in mankind. Foundation India, he was a professor of Physics at the Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Krishnamurti is regarded as one of the greatest where he had been a faculty member for 24 years. He thinkers and teachers of all time. He did not expound specialized in Solid State Physics, his area of research a specific philosophy, but rather talked of the things and teaching being X-Ray Crystallography. that concern all of us in our everyday lives, of the problems of living in modern society with its violence For consideration: and corruption, of the individual’s search for security Surely the process of time is not revolutionary. In the process This book gives an intimate portrayal of the philosopher and happiness, and the need for mankind to free of time, there is no transformation; there is only a continuity sage Jiddu Krishnamurti by several of his colleagues and no ending. In the process of time, there is nothing but itself from inner burdens of fear, anger, hurt, and who knew him over many decades and interacted with recognition. Only when you have complete cessation of the sorrow. He explained with great precision the subtle time process, of the activity of the self, is there the new, is him closely. It reveals several aspects of the man and workings of the human mind, and pointed to the need there revolution, is there transformation. investigates his teachings in depth. for bringing a meditative and spiritual quality to our (J. Krishnamurti in The Collected Works, Volume VI, page. daily life (see www.jkrishnamurti.org). 322, ) The author, Professor P. Krishna, was closely associated with J. Krishnamurti for nearly three Then the question to be considered: In listening throughout decades. P. Krishna has lectured all over the world the years one feels that the door is on the verge to be opened, but still it does not happen. Is there something that blocks us? and conducted many dialogues about the teachings (A question of P.J. Rinpoche to J. Krishnamurti) of Krishnamurti. Registration Programme Third Krishnamurti

Registration 13.30 Welcome with tea and coffee Study Day on To ensure that there will be enough chairs and 14.00 Short introductions/ wrap up sessions: refreshments, we kindly ask you to register before Peter Jonkers (Krishnamurti Information May 9th 2018, by email Centre Bilthoven, IKB) Inner Transformation [email protected] . Arend Heijbroek (International Theosophical For information please call +31 30 - 229 07 41. Centre Naarden - ITC) May 19th 2018 Mariël Polman (Amsterdam Lodge of the Fee a voluntary contribution to cover the costs will be Theosophical Society in the Netherlands) A dialogue with highly appreciated. 14.30 Professor P. Krishna: A view on the questions raised, Professor P. Krishna and an introduction to the dialogue Venue / location 15.00 Tea break 15.30 Dialogue Liberal Catholic Church Saint Michael and All Angels 17.00 Closing at the premises of the International Theosophical Centre Meentweg 9 The International Theosophical Centre 1411 GR Naarden (when using a navigation system please use the postal The International Theosophical Centre (ITC) aims code and house number: 1411 GR 9) to foster the principle of Universal Brotherhood and Peace, under the inspiration of the highest human Introduction values, with the will to serve the world under the perspective of Oneness of Life in all living beings.

After two successful ‘Krishnamurti Study Days’ on The ITC aims to be an active and inspiring spiritual Inner Transformation, at the International Theosophical centre, contributing to the service of the world, and Centre in Naarden in the autumn of 2017, we will the uplifting of mankind in particular. The ITC therefore continue our investigations into this subject. invites people at the Centre to work on the process of Language: English human regeneration through individual transformation. Jointly organized by Beginning with three short wrap up sessions, this will prepare the ground, and might already raise a few Any stay at the Centre is meant to promote quietness of Krishnamurti Information Centre Bilthoven burning questions to explore. mind, peace, and a harmonious life. Therefore smoking, The International Theosophical Centre Naarden or using drugs on the estate is not allowed; furthermore The Theosophical Society in the Netherlands After this, Professor P. Krishna will give his view on this only vegetarian meals and non-alcoholic beverages International Theosophical Centre crucial subject. Then a dialogue will take place. may be consumed. Meentweg 9 - 1411 GR Naarden - The Netherlands