On Learning And Knowledge

‘There is a different way of learning, which is to see comprehensively, wholly, holistically the whole movement of knowledge. Knowledge is necessary; otherwise you couldn’t live…’—J. Krishnamurti, 15 April 1979

On Learning and Knowledge encapsulates J. Krishnamurti’s discerning insights into the nature of learning and accumulating knowledge. In this book, Krishnamurti explores the effect of these themes on human perception and points out that our dependence on accumulated knowledge can be potentially disastrous for both personal and global human relations. He highlights both the necessary uses of knowledge and the knowledge which is psychologically damaging, offering vital new learning techniques through which we can gain a more accurate perception of the unknown.

This new series of thematic selections from J. Krishnamurti’s vast body of work—talks, dialogues, journals and letters—brings together the world-renowned spiritual teacher’s profound observations on issues of particular relevance to our daily lives.