Krishnamurti Study Session, October 7, 2018

Krishnamurti Study Session
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada

Six of us gathered on a rainy Autumn day to explore the Q & A chapter 33 in J. Krishnamurti’s book The First and Last Freedom. The title of the chapter was “On Superficiality.” The questioner asks K, “How is one who is superficial to become serious?” K begins by pointing out that we must first of all be aware that we are superficial and then explores various ways that we distract ourselves from what is important. We look to external sources for meaning and become dependent on them, which leads to mischief on all levels of our existence. The essence of superficiality is the avoidance of looking at ourselves and at what is the nature of our dependencies and conflicts. We must look at ourselves without judgement and without trying to change it. This kind of looking is “arduous” but is necessary in order to bring about any transformation.
As we moved through the chapter participants asked questions and offered insights which created a meaningful sharing and inquiry. It was felt to be a very worthwhile and engaging meeting.