Exploring the Teachings of Krishnamurti
EXPLORING THE TEACHINGS OF KRISHNAMURTI
A Weekend of Dialogue with
Professor P. Krishna and David Edmund Moody, Ph.D.
May 24-26, 2019 (Fri. 7 pm – Sun. 4:30 pm)
In this weekend retreat, Professor Padmanabhan Krishna and Dr. David Moody will explore some of the seemingly confusing or contradictory issues that arise in the study of the teachings of Krishnamurti.
A variety of topics will be explored. Special attention will be given to issues where Krishnamurti makes statements that appear to be incompatible. For example, he urges his listeners to take seriously the urgency of change, while at the same time insisting that psychological “becoming” is the source of conflict and illusion. Somewhat similarly, he says time is not necessary for transformation, but he also urges people to be attentive to their thoughts and feelings throughout the day. Is that not a process that occurs in time?
For each topic that is raised, Krishna and Moody will engage in a dialogue with one another, before opening up the conversation to questions and comments from the participants. The introductory and closing sessions will provide additional opportunities for input from participants.
There will be time for casual and informal conversation as well during tea and meal breaks each day.
Extensive familiarity with the teachings of Krishnamurti is not required. The retreat is open to all interested participants regardless of their background.
Prof. P. Krishna is currently in charge of the Krishnamurti study center at the Rajghat Education Center of the Krishnamurti Foundation India in Varanasi, India. He was the Rector of the center and Principal of the Rajghat Besant School from 1986 to 2002. He is a trustee of the Foundation and continues to be involved with its activities. He has written articles and books on various issues relating to the teachings of J. Krishnamurti, most recently ‘A Jewel on a Silver Platter: Remembering Krishnamurti’.
David Moody served as Director of the Oak Grove School in Ojai, California, the position he held at the time of Krishnamurti’s death in 1986. His experiences in that role are described in his previous book, ‘The Un
conditioned Mind: J. Krishnamurti and the Oak Grove School’. He is also the author of ‘An Uncommon Collaboration: David Bohm and J. Krishnamurti’.
Cost (in Canadian dollars):
Shared accommodation (double occupancy) with meals:
Regular rate: $290 Early bird rate*: $260
Private accommodation with meals:
Regular rate: $340 Early bird rate*: $310
Day Commuter – with meals:
Regular rate: $190 Early bird rate*: $170
Day Commuter – without meals:
Regular rate: $140 Early bird rate*: $120
* valid up to 30 days before the event
Stay for an additional 1-3 nights after the retreat at a discounted rate of only $40/night.
Persons with financial constraints may be offered a special discount. Please contact the program manager, Ralph Tiller.
