Krishnamurti's Journal
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Krishnamurti's Journal is a diary
of Jiddu Krishnamurti
(1895–1986). It was originally published in 1982.
and California
. As was the case with his earlier Notebook
, he did not give any particular reason for the keeping of this journal which (also like the Notebook) started and ended suddenly.
His biographer Mary Lutyens
stated in foreword that Krishnamurti wrote "with a clarity that shows how vivid is his memory for natural scenery, arising from the acuteness of his observation. This journal also reveals to what an extent his teaching is inspired by his closeness to nature." The diary is notable for it being written in the third person, and it has apparently inspired at least one published poem.
This journal's reputed favorable public reception, lead to the publication in 1987 of yet another diary by Krishnamurti: Krishnamurti to Himself
.
Diary
A diary is a record with discrete entries arranged by date reporting on what has happened over the course of a day or other period. A personal diary may include a person's experiences, and/or thoughts or feelings, including comment on current events outside the writer's direct experience. Someone...
of Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti or , was a renowned writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual subjects. His subject matter included: psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive change in society...
(1895–1986). It was originally published in 1982.
About the work
Krishnamurti kept a diary at various dates between September 1973 and April 1975, while he was staying at Brockwood Park, RomeRome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
and California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. As was the case with his earlier Notebook
Krishnamurti's Notebook
Krishnamurti's Notebook is a diary of Jiddu Krishnamurti . He began keeping this handwritten journal in June 1961 in Los Angeles, and continued making entries for nine months, with the last one entered in Bombay, March 1962...
, he did not give any particular reason for the keeping of this journal which (also like the Notebook) started and ended suddenly.
His biographer Mary Lutyens
Mary Lutyens
Edith Mary Lutyens was a British author who is principally known for her authoritative biographical works on the philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.-Early life:...
stated in foreword that Krishnamurti wrote "with a clarity that shows how vivid is his memory for natural scenery, arising from the acuteness of his observation. This journal also reveals to what an extent his teaching is inspired by his closeness to nature." The diary is notable for it being written in the third person, and it has apparently inspired at least one published poem.
This journal's reputed favorable public reception, lead to the publication in 1987 of yet another diary by Krishnamurti: Krishnamurti to Himself
Krishnamurti to Himself
Krishnamurti to Himself: His Last Journal is a book based on a spoken diary of Jiddu Krishnamurti . It was originally published in 1987.- About the work :...
.
See also
External links
- "Krishnamurti's Journal" J. Krishnamurti Online [JKO]. Web document serial no/id: JKO 250. Krishnamurti Foundations. "J. Krishnamurti Online, the official repository of the authentic teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti."