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Jiddu Krishnamurti – Freedom from the KnownQuote:Born in poverty in India, Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) became a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker whose ideas continue to influence us today. George Bernard Shaw declared that he was the most beautiful human being he had ever seen and Aldous Huxley was one of his close friends. Whether debating politics with Nehru, discussing theories with Rupert Sheldrake and Iris Murdoch, or challenging his students not to take his words at face value, Krishnamurti engaged fully with every aspect of life. He is regarded by many modern spiritual figures as a great teacher, an extraordinary individual with revolutionary insights; Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra are all indebted to his writings.Freedom from the Known is one of Krishnamurti’s most accessible works. Here, he reveals how we can free ourselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected. By changing ourselves, we can alter the structure of society and our relationships. The vital need for change and the recognition of its very possibility form an essential part of this important book’s message.Open for everyoneNumber of pages: 144Year of publication: 2010Url: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freedom-Known-J-Krishnamurti/dp/184…Amazon rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (90 reviews)Amazon 5 star review wrote:Extremely unique in its presentation and the subjects covered. Very meticulous! Not recommended for someone who is into fantasising about the spiritual life as krishnamurti constantly disturbs the reader with brutal honesty. But maybe that is what we need.Amazon 5 star review wrote:Well packaged and promptly posted. Freedom from the Known encapsulates the core of Krishnamurti’s teachings and has been very thoughtfully edited. Hugely recommended for anyone interested in this fascinating pioneer of the mind and the dharma.Amazon 5 star review wrote:My bookshelves are stuffed with titles on Psychology, Philosophy, Self-Help, Buddhism / Zen etc, but if I could only have read one book on the Human Condition, Freedom From the Known would be it.It’s direct, confrontational, iconoclastic and immensely readable. Krishnamurti holds up a mirror and dares you to gaze into it. Will you?May you find peace, LIFE and prosperity,Aeon