Author Archive for: Anastasia Shtamina

Individual Transformation and Collective Change Opening with Krishnamurti’s observation that humanity hasn’t evolved psychologically despite technological progress, Mukesh invited inquiry into what constitutes genuine inner flowering. Participants shared experiences ranging from international students reverting to tribal loyalties during conflicts to personal insights about attachment and identity. The dialogue explored how institutions emerge from individuals, making […]

Freedom from Body Image and Mental Constructs A question about body image and self-esteem opened into a broader exploration of how we create unnecessary suffering through psychological projections. For example: “What people think… We carry this heavy burden of our own image.” The group explored how the mind operates as “a big machine which is […]

Patterns and the Unexpected   The session began with contemplation of what creates disturbance in consciousness—particularly “the unexpected”—leading to an exploration of why the mind craves patterns and predictability. “The brain has become rigid,” Mukesh observed, noting how living in traditions and belief systems contributes to this loss of elasticity. Participants shared insights about the […]

Consciousness and the Human Condition A participant wondered about the purpose of consciousness experiencing physical form, leading Mukesh to distinguish between traditional Indian philosophy’s view of pure consciousness and Krishnamurti’s definition of consciousness as limited by its content—our thoughts, emotions, and conditioning. “We are manifesting a stream of common consciousness,” he observed, “everyone on this […]

Reflections from the Meditative Dialogue on 22 June, 2025 In this enriching session of meditative self-inquiry, participants gathered in a shared spirit of deep listening, reflection, and inner exploration. The dialogue opened with an invitation to meet each other—and ourselves—from a space beyond thought, beyond the conditioned mind. The facilitator, Mukesh, emphasized approaching inquiry not […]