Krishnamurti's Notebook
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Krishnamurti's Notebook is a diary
of Jiddu Krishnamurti
(1895–1986). 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. It was first published in book form in 1976 (see Original edition below).
wrote in the foreword to the original edition, "In this unique daily record we have what may be called the well-spring of Krishnamurti's teaching. The whole essence of his teaching is here, arising from its natural source." Elsewhere, she observes, "apart from its content, it is an extraordinary manuscript, 323 pages without a single erasure." She devoted a chapter to this book in the second volume of her biography of Krishnamurti, Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
. In it she mentions objections raised against its publication by Krishnamurti associates who had read the manuscript and thought that it presented a picture of Krishnamurti at odds with his public pronouncements. She also provides Krishnamurti's responses to these objections. M. Lutyens had revealed the existence of the in Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening
, the first volume of her biography of Krishnamurti published in 1975, a year before the Notebook.
Roland Vernon, another of his biographers, mentions that prior attempts (by others) at revealing the existence of the were suppressed by Krishnamurti, apparently in the belief [justified according to Vernon] that the "sensationalism of his early story would cloud the public's perception of his [then] current work".
Shortly after publication of the Notebook in May 1976, Krishnamurti in an unusual move decided to write "for fun" his own review of it. This was partly reproduced in Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
.
The Library Journal
stated in review, "[Krishnamurti's] insights are, as always, written in plain, nonsectarian language, and give perhaps the best picture we have today of the life of the spirit outside a strictly religious context."
M. Lutyens wrote that the original publication "passed unnoticed by the press both in England and America", yet the book did receive some contemporary publicity. The work's stature has increased since: In its obituary
of Krishnamurti, The Times
(London), described it as "a remarkable mystical document", while in 2006 the work was cited in a conference paper as "probably ... the most extensive documentation to date of a mystic’s inner thoughts, perceptions, and sensations".
Following this diary's original publication, two other diaries of his were published in book form: Krishnamurti's Journal
in 1982, and Krishnamurti to Himself
in 1987.
and the United States, in May 1976.
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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). He began keeping this handwritten journal in June 1961 in Los Angeles
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, and continued making entries for nine months, with the last one entered in Bombay, March 1962. It was first published in book form in 1976 (see Original edition below).
Full text edition
The work was expanded in a 2003 edition (the so-called Full Text Edition), following the discovery in the year 2000 of additional diary pages.About the work
The diary describes Krishnamurti's world from the inside; in particular his experience of a strange condition he called , and the manifestations (often accompanying the , at other times independent of it) of a state he refers to as . The journal ends as suddenly as it begins.Excerpt
Comments and reviews
Krishnamurti biographer Mary LutyensMary Lutyens
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wrote in the foreword to the original edition, "In this unique daily record we have what may be called the well-spring of Krishnamurti's teaching. The whole essence of his teaching is here, arising from its natural source." Elsewhere, she observes, "apart from its content, it is an extraordinary manuscript, 323 pages without a single erasure." She devoted a chapter to this book in the second volume of her biography of Krishnamurti, Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment is the second of a three-volume biography authored by Mary Lutyens , who was acquainted with Jiddu Krishnamurti from 1911 until his death. It was originally published in 1983....
. In it she mentions objections raised against its publication by Krishnamurti associates who had read the manuscript and thought that it presented a picture of Krishnamurti at odds with his public pronouncements. She also provides Krishnamurti's responses to these objections. M. Lutyens had revealed the existence of the in Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening
Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening
Krishnamurti: The Years of Awakening is the first volume of a three-volume biography of Jiddu Krishnamurti by Mary Lutyens . It was originally published in 1975.-About the work:...
, the first volume of her biography of Krishnamurti published in 1975, a year before the Notebook.
Roland Vernon, another of his biographers, mentions that prior attempts (by others) at revealing the existence of the were suppressed by Krishnamurti, apparently in the belief [justified according to Vernon] that the "sensationalism of his early story would cloud the public's perception of his [then] current work".
Shortly after publication of the Notebook in May 1976, Krishnamurti in an unusual move decided to write "for fun" his own review of it. This was partly reproduced in Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment
Krishnamurti: The Years of Fulfilment is the second of a three-volume biography authored by Mary Lutyens , who was acquainted with Jiddu Krishnamurti from 1911 until his death. It was originally published in 1983....
.
The Library Journal
Library Journal
Library Journal is a trade publication for librarians. It was founded in 1876 by Melvil Dewey . It reports news about the library world, emphasizing public libraries, and offers feature articles about aspects of professional practice...
stated in review, "[Krishnamurti's] insights are, as always, written in plain, nonsectarian language, and give perhaps the best picture we have today of the life of the spirit outside a strictly religious context."
M. Lutyens wrote that the original publication "passed unnoticed by the press both in England and America", yet the book did receive some contemporary publicity. The work's stature has increased since: In its obituary
Obituary
An obituary is a news article that reports the recent death of a person, typically along with an account of the person's life and information about the upcoming funeral. In large cities and larger newspapers, obituaries are written only for people considered significant...
of Krishnamurti, The Times
The Times
The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
(London), described it as "a remarkable mystical document", while in 2006 the work was cited in a conference paper as "probably ... the most extensive documentation to date of a mystic’s inner thoughts, perceptions, and sensations".
Following this diary's original publication, two other diaries of his were published in book form: Krishnamurti's Journal
Krishnamurti's Journal
Krishnamurti's Journal is a diary of Jiddu Krishnamurti . 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, Rome and California...
in 1982, and 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 :...
in 1987.
The first edition was published simultaneously in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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and the United States, in May 1976.
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See also
External links
- "Krishnamurti's Notebook" (selections) – J. Krishnamurti Online [JKO]. Web document serial no./id: JKO 251. Krishnamurti Foundations. "J. Krishnamurti Online, the official repository of the authentic teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti." Retrieved 2011-03-06.