Facing a World in Crisis: What Life Teaches Us in Challenging Times

By J. Krishnamurti

Book Overview

J. Krishnamurti, one of the most beloved and renowned religious teachers of the twentieth century, often taught his students that they must look at the state of the world, with all its violence and conflict, if they are ever to understand themselves. To turn away from world events was for him not to be alive to what life has to teach. Facing a World in Crisis presents a selection of talks that Krishnamurti gave on how to live in and respond to troubling and uncertain times. His message of personal responsibility and the importance of connecting with the broader world is presented in a nonsectarian and nonpolitical way. Direct and ultimately life-affirming, Facing a World in Crisis will resonate with readers today who are looking for a new way to understand and find hope in challenging times.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590302036
• ISBN13: 9781590302033
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 191 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

One of the most important books for the 21st Century...

This is a MUST read.. If enough people took on board the insights in this book then we would slow down and stop the crisis's that are engulfing humanity.. READ IT...

A timeless and welcome contribution

Facing A World In Crisis: What Life Teaches Us In Challenging Times by the renowned spiritual philosopher J. Krishnamurti (1895-1986) is comprised of a number of talks that Krishnamurti gave on how to respond to the troubling events of the modern world ranging from natural disasters, to political wars and ethnic genocides. The individual talks are offered with a nonsectarian, nonpolitical perspective, life-affirming approach that will resonate in the hearts and minds of the readers. A timeless and welcome contribution to Eastern Philosophy studies, Facing A World In Crisis is strongly recommended reading, especially for those who seek to understand and benefit from Krishnamurti's enduring spiritual wisdom when addresses the problems and catastrophes of life around the world today.