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Apr 2021
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Episode 25: The Krishnamurti Educational...

RUPERT SPIRA
About this episode
In this episode, Rupert talks with Henry Fischer and Jaap Sluijter from the Krishnamurti Educational Center in California. Their discussion includes Rupert's meeting Krishnamurti, the relationship between thoughts and awareness, and the John Smith/King Lear metaphor for understanding the illusory separate self.
 
You can find out more about the Krishnamurti Foundation of America via either of the links below.    

Website: kfa.org 

Podcast: theimmeasurable.org

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