Sunday Event at the Centre

Dialogue Session at the Centre

Sunday, May 28, 2017

 

Harshad hosted another group dialogue on a warm and sunny day in Metchosin. We were able to sit on the grass in front of the main house as we had on Saturday. Four people attended, two of whom had not been participants in the previous dialogues with Harshad this year. The text studied was from The Flight of the Eagle by J. Krishnamurti, Chapter 8: “The Transcendental”. K describes the nature of the (ego) self in accurate detail and how the attitude of seeking the “beyond” can strengthen the self rather than dissolving it. He questions the traditional concepts of self discipline and effort to achieve a higher state and asks us to be aware of our motivations.  The material stimulated some exploration and discussion into a number of issues, including the place of the head and the heart in the quest for wholeness. The need to see for ourselves how the mind and heart are functioning in us was emphasized.

We have very much enjoyed Harshad’s presence at the Centre over the past five weeks and, as always, have appreciated his straightforward and clear approach to the subject of self-knowledge.