The Book of Life---365 Days of Krishnamurti Meditation

Author: (India) J. Krishnamurti, translated by Tao Xi
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Features: A rare gem of Indian civilization, one of the works of the outstanding spiritual teacher of the 20th century, 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 by J. Krishnamurti for modern people to understand themselves and grasp the meaning of life. This spiritual teacher, J. Krishnamurti, once again shares his profound, rich, and moving teachings on this important life topic of understanding the true meaning of life. This is a book about life, a book about grasping the meaning of life, a gift from a life that has understood the true meaning of life and achieved freedom to share with us. From ancient times to the present, "Who am I?" What is the essence of life? What is its meaning? These have always been questions that have troubled 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's enlightenment for thousands of years. Today, with the rapid development of technology and information, people's understanding of themselves is still 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. Instead, it will present you with many questions, and perhaps you will find subtle insights and open the source of understanding the true meaning of life in the process.?! This is a book about daily meditation. Mentioning meditation brings to mind the ancient origins of thousands of years. Bodhidharma came from the West, plucked a flower and imprinted his mind, opening the sect of Huaxia and shining brilliantly. Even today, we seem to hear the sound of the Dharma like clear spring water and sweet dew, and the echoes of the thunderous that cut fingers like a clear sky. The sands of history, the rise and fall of the world, the changes of things and people have made its voice increasingly distant and faint. In this era, people are no longer as they once were, and the sect's teachings are no longer prominent. However, although it is "regrettable that flowers fall," there is also "a sense of familiarity with the return of swallows." Of course, what matters is not whether we recognize or do not recognize, but whether we know or do not know. 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 by J. Krishnamurti for modern people to understand themselves and grasp the meaning of life. In this book, you will not see sitting meditation, practicing qi, cultivating stillness, 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, tranquil yet straightforward words. There are no references to scriptures or criticisms of the Buddha. There is no need for special concepts or terms, nor are there any Zen koans or sharp wits, yet they are all vivid and unrestrained, strong yet gentle, and relevant yet 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 in your heart; a new knowledge that can inspire your infinite creativity; listen to him speak softly, ask profound questions, gently touch your heartstrings, and listen to the music of your own heart, watching the moon of your heart arise. "Where does the clear water come from? Because there is a flowing spring." Let this clear spring water nourish your dry field, and may this "flowing spring" open the source of your, and my, shared spiritual awareness!