The Book of Life -- 365 Days of Krishnamurti Meditation

Author: (India) J. Krishnamurti, translated by Tao Xi
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Publishing Date: 2005-11-01
Features: A rare gem of Indian civilization, one of the works of the 20th century's most outstanding spiritual mentors, J. Krishnamurti. His 40 books are all collections of talks and dialogues that flow from emptiness, and have been translated into 47 languages. They have had a broad and profound influence in Europe, America, India, and Australia. This book is selected from J. Krishnamurti's collected works, interviews, and other books, arranged according to the 365 days of the year, with one piece per day and one theme per week, totaling 48 themes. Each piece is an illumination from J. Krishnamurti on how modern people can understand themselves and realize the meaning of life. This spiritual mentor, J. Krishnamurti, once again shares his profound, rich, and moving teachings on this important life topic of realizing the true meaning of life. This is a book about life, a book about realizing the true meaning of life, a gift from a life that has understood the true meaning of life and attained freedom to share with us. Since ancient times, "Who am I?" What is the essence of life? What is its meaning? These have always been questions that have puzzled people. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates long ago proposed "Know thyself," which was inscribed on the pillars of the Apollo Temple and became the highest source of life realization pursued by people for thousands of years. Today, with the rapid development of science and technology and information, people's understanding of themselves remains shrouded in confusion. More seriously, while material wealth has grown, spiritual values have declined, and the development of science and materialism is valued more than the dignity of life. Money and efficiency are valued above all else, and people's lives are overwhelmed. The internal and external struggles of the mind have caused extreme tension, anxiety, and confusion, with contradictions and suffering becoming increasingly severe, and life becoming distorted and unbalanced. In the face of such a state of life, can we remain indifferent and let it go? Take a look at this Book of Life, perhaps it will help you. It will guide you from the chaotic surface of consciousness to the source that reveals the mysteries of life. However, it will not provide you with any ready-made answers. It will only present you with many questions, and perhaps you will find subtle insights and open up a source of realization in the process.?! This is a book about daily meditation. When we mention meditation, we are reminded of its ancient origins thousands of years old. The coming of Dharma, the picking of flowers, and the imprinting of the heart opened the tradition of Huaxia, shining brilliantly. Even today, it seems we can still hear the sound of the Dharma like clear spring water and sweet dew, and the echoes of the thunderous that cut through the fingers like a clear sky. The sands of history, the rise and fall of the world, the changes of things and people—its voice has become increasingly distant and faint. Today, people are not as they once were, and the tradition is not as clear as it once was. However, while "flowers fall with no regret," there is also "a swan returning, familiar yet strange." Of course, what matters is not whether we recognize it or not, but whether we know it or not. From this, we can see the purpose of the compiler of this book. This book is selected from J. Krishnamurti's collected works, interviews, and other books (see the preface, index, and notes after each piece for details), arranged according to the 365 days of the year, with one piece per day and one theme per week, totaling 48 themes. Each piece is an illumination from J. Krishnamurti on how modern people can understand themselves and realize the meaning of life. In this book, you will not find sitting meditation, practicing qi, cultivating concentration, reciting mantras, or singing hymns, but you can experience the light of self-awareness, the compassion of enlightenment, and the passion of true love in simple, fresh, concise, and sharp words. There are no citations or criticisms of Buddhist or ancestral traditions; no special concepts or terms are needed, nor are there any Zen koans or sharp-witted exchanges. Yet, they are all as vivid and free, as vigorous and gentle, as relevant and penetrating. If you view this Book of Life merely as a book, rather than as a finger pointing to the moon or forgetting the moon for the finger, you will miss the truth of life. However, you can treat it as a friend, opening your heart; a close confidant, a long-lost friend who can awaken the deep longing within you; a new knowledge that can inspire your infinite creativity. Listen to him as he speaks softly, ask profound questions, let his words gently touch your heartstrings, and listen to the music of your own heart. Watch as the moon of your heart arises. "Where does the clear water come from? Because there is a flowing spring." Let this clear, sweet spring water nourish your dry field of heart, and may this "flowing spring" open the source of your, and my, shared spiritual awareness!