The group worked off of a Krisnamurti quote, which will remain the same single quote for all dialogues in August: “To go very far, you must begin very near. But that is very difficult for most of us because we want to escape from “what is” ; from the fact of what we are.“ The […]
Passion, Fantasy, and the Gift of Impermanence In this final session, participants continued exploring the source of authentic passion for awakening—that quality present in childhood before conditioning domesticates it. Mukesh observed how we live in “a fantasy of the mind” with its stories and beliefs, and examined what stops us from stepping out: the belief […]
The Fundamental Question: Can the Mind Be Quiet? Mukesh opened with what he called “one most important question in self-inquiry”: Can the mind be quiet? He distinguished between surface mental noise and deeper undercurrents—streams of insecurity, fear of not being accepted, and survival instincts that drive our restlessness. “In the light of silence, all problems […]
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 […]
The Flame of Attention It was another beautiful Summer day in Metchosin, BC. The session began with a message from Mukesh to not treat this dialogue like an arena for debate, but to instead slow down and embrace a meditative quality to our shared exploration together. After a period of silence we began to discuss […]
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 […]
The Art of Self-Inquiry This gathering became an immersion in self-inquiry as a living practice. Mukesh invited participants into “a space which is alive, which is soft, which is connecting, not separating,” emphasizing that this work requires tools beyond thought—particularly deep listening and observation. When participants brought cosmic questions, he gently redirected toward immediate, existential […]
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 […]
Opening Meditation and Self-Inquiry This gathering began with Mukesh establishing the delicate art of meditative dialogue—learning to meet as humans beyond our particular stories while honoring our full presence. Questions emerged around attachment and love, particularly when one participant shared a mysterious experience of believing one of his closest family members had died, revealing how […]
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 […]