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Jiddu Krishnamurti's \u003ci\u003eThink on These Things\u003c\/i\u003e is a profound collection of talks that explores culture, education, religion, and politics with radical simplicity and directness, offering insights into the basic emotions—ambition, greed, envy, fear—that shape human society. This is not philosophy as abstract theory but as lived inquiry, by one of the 20th century's most uncompromising spiritual teachers who shows us that true understanding comes not from accumulating knowledge but from observing ourselves and the world with complete attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKrishnamurti examines the nature of thought itself, questioning how our conditioning shapes our perceptions, relationships, and actions. He explores what it means to be educated—not merely to acquire information but to understand oneself and live with intelligence and compassion. Through talks originally given to students and teachers, he addresses the fundamental human questions: What is the purpose of education? How do we free ourselves from fear? What is the relationship between the individual and society? How can we live without conflict?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking contemplative wisdom and radical self-inquiry, \u003ci\u003eThink on These Things\u003c\/i\u003e serves as both philosophical exploration and practical guide to living with awareness. This is a book for anyone questioning the foundations of society and self, for students and educators seeking deeper meaning in education, for readers drawn to Eastern philosophy and spiritual inquiry, for those willing to examine their own conditioning and assumptions. It's a reminder that thinking clearly requires freedom from authority, that understanding ourselves is the beginning of transformation, and that true education is the awakening of intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrishnamurti's radical inquiry into culture, education, religion, and politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of basic emotions: ambition, greed, envy, and fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it means to be truly educated beyond accumulating knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow conditioning shapes our perceptions and relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for living with awareness, intelligence, and freedom from conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. 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Jiddu Krishnamurti's profound collection of talks on culture, education, and the human condition—offering radical insights into ambition, fear, and what it means to live with true intelligence and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46292804141187,"sku":"9780060916091","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/1583\/7571\/files\/Think_on_these_Things_Jiddu_Krishnamurti_Book_Cover.webp?v=1772125415"},{"product_id":"the-ending-of-time-where-philosophy-and-physics-meet-paperback","title":"The Ending of Time: Where Philosophy and Physics Meet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to explore the deepest questions of existence when a spiritual teacher and a quantum physicist sit down together—to examine the origin of human conflict, the nature of consciousness, and whether transformation beyond thought and time is possible? \u003ci\u003eThe Ending of Time\u003c\/i\u003e presents a series of extraordinary dialogues between Jiddu Krishnamurti, one of the 20th century's most radical spiritual teachers, and Dr. David Bohm, the renowned theoretical physicist. 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class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eExplore the foundational principles of Taoism with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eTao Te Ching by Lao Tzu: Royal Collector's Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e, a hardcover translation by James Legge that delves into this philosophical and religious classic, consisting of 81 brief chapters known for their poetic and paradoxical style. 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class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eDelve into the core of Confucian philosophy with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eConfucius: Doctrine of the Mean by K'ung-Fu-Tzu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e, a paperback translation by James Legge that outlines the path to ethical and social harmony through personal virtue. This essential text, rooted in the concept of \"jen\" (human-heartedness), explores the role of the \"superior person\" who governs and influences others by moral example, emphasizing simplicity, spontaneity, and alignment with one's true nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eFramed in the context of ancient China's Warring States period, it presents guiding principles for social order, propriety, reciprocal relationships, ethical self-cultivation, and reverence for tradition, offering a vision of stability through adherence to \"li\" (ritual). The book reveals the moral architecture that underpins Confucianism and its lasting legacy in East Asian thought, serving as a vital guide to understanding how personal virtue can serve as the foundation for lasting social harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eBy focusing on self-examination and balanced living, this work supports nurturing a contemplative life through regular reflection on daily choices and interactions, helping individuals build habits that promote inner stability and a cohesive sense of purpose. It fosters spiritual wholeness by encouraging alignment between actions and values, leading to greater resilience and fulfillment in personal and communal relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eWith 34 pages and dimensions of 0.09 x 8 x 5.25 inches, published by Left of Brain Books, this edition provides a compact 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class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eEngage with the enduring teachings of Confucianism through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eMencius by David Hinton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e, a paperback translation that records the wisdom of Mencius (4th century B.C.E.), the second primary sage in the Confucian tradition who shaped Chinese civilization for over two thousand years. This text explores the innate goodness of the human heart, emphasizing ethical harmony, reverence for tradition, and the cultivation of virtue as a path to social and personal balance, presented in a literary style full of human drama and thoughtful turns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eBy focusing on the inherent nobility of human beings and principles for fostering compassion, reciprocity, and moral integrity, the book offers practical guidance for integrating these ideas into daily decisions, encouraging readers to reflect on their actions and relationships to build resilience and purpose. It supports nurturing a contemplative life through regular consideration of self-cultivation and ethical choices, helping individuals achieve spiritual wholeness by aligning personal growth with timeless values that promote inner stability and fulfillment in communal contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"\u003eThis edition 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