Alice Teh Larsson

Here’s another one that I finished listening to today: Lecture 7: Immortality, Truth, Tranquillity. My Reflection: On Immortality. Immortality lies beyond thinking. True immortality cannot be grasped by thought or idea. It exists in a state of pure experiencing, where the usual separation between the “experiencer” and the “experience” dissolves. On Truth. Thought must cease for… — read more

Here’s another one that I finished listening today: Lecture 5: Awareness and Discipline. As said in the previous post, I’m doing something differently this time—posting only my reflection. My Reflection: True awareness dissolves discipline. Krishnamurti argues that when we are truly aware—fully present and attentive—there’s no need for imposed discipline because awareness itself becomes the guiding… — read more

Today, I finished listening to Lecture 4: Simplicity and Impulses. I’m doing something differently this time. Instead of writing a long post here, I’m doing a shorter version—showing only my reflection. My journal now contains most of my thoughts and notes I gleaned from the audiobooks of the lecture series. My Reflection: True simplicity is internal,… — read more

Today, I finished listening to Lecture 3: Beliefs Seeking. In this lecture, Jiddu Krishnamurti begins with the concept of self-knowledge. “Without knowing oneself,” he says, “there is no possibility of a harmonious and true action.” No foundation for thought. No clear ground for living. To know oneself surely is to study the responses, the reactions that… — read more

Today, I finished listening to Lecture 2: Action, Relationship, Thought. In this lecture, Jiddu Krishnamurti begins with the concept of listening: to listen without accepting, without rejecting. To hear without the constant ‘hum’ of agreement or denial shaping what reaches you. In other words, listen without judgment. It sounds simple, isn’t it? But it’s not.… — read more

Last week, I finished listening to Lecture 1: Understanding Detachment. As mentioned in my introductory post last week, the pace is slow, but the pauses feel intentional, and I notice myself reflecting more deeply because of that. Jiddu Krishnamurti’s voice is calm, unhurried, but each word lands like a stone dropped in still water. He… — read more