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1st Discussion with Young People, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (14 May 1968)

Knowing the cause of something is not going to help you to be free of it.

— Jiddu Krishnamurti

What It Means

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Jiddu Krishnamurti

About Jiddu Krishnamurti

Jiddu Krishnamurti (11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a spiritual teacher, public speaker, and writer, on psychological, sociological, and spiritual subjects.