Krishnamurti Study Group, July 1, 2017

Canada Day was celebrated by four participants with an exploration of Q & A # 11 in J. Krishnamurti’s book The First and Last Freedom. The subject of the chapter was “On Fear” and began with looking at the idea of attempting to get rid of fear. Whatever is overcome has to be overcome again and again, K said, and who is the identity that will conquer fear? He suggests we be with fear, or any other emotion, without any intention to modify or change it. What happens when we stay with fear without imposing our opinions and interpretations on it? K suggests that when we are in complete communion with the fact of fear then fear is not. It is only when we are not in communion with it that fear continues. As a group we sat silently looking at our thoughts and feelings related to fear as well as engaging in verbal inquiry into our experiences and understandings. We were able to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the property in Metchosin and the gorgeous views as we sat on the lawn in the sunshine. We discussed the significance of learning about ourselves in all our daily challenges and experiences and looked at some more personal questions of relationship and “socializing” with others. It was a very worthwhile way to spend the afternoon.