Osho on J. Krishnamurti

231 discourses in which Osho speaks about J. Krishnamurti, most mentions first. Each line is his own sentence from that talk.

Ka Sovai Din Rain #8 · 91 mentions · 7 April 1978
“Krishnamurti is a true master—of the same order as Buddha, Mahavira, Krishna, and Christ.”
From Personality to Individuality #7: Conditioning: socially-sanctioned child abuse · 40 mentions · 5 January 1985
“Krishnamurti something more serious has happened: the luggage has arrived but he is missing!”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 17 #9 · 37 mentions
“First is the kind of master like Krishnamurti; Mahavira and Buddha belong to the same line.”
Ami Jharat Bigsat Kanwal #4 · 32 mentions · 14 March 1979
“The people who gather around Krishnamurti are the so‑called intelligent.”
Deepak Bara Naam Ka #5 · 31 mentions · 5 October 1980
“As I see it, from my side Krishnamurti is right.”
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Vol 2 #36: Buddha's inner orgasm · 30 mentions · 4 November 1973
“Not only Krishnamurti is using that technique, it has been used many times before.”
The Zen Manifesto: Freedom From Oneself #1: This disappearance is anatta · 27 mentions · 20 February 1989
“Krishnamurti, and because he argued with him, U.G.”
Socrates Poisoned Again After 25 Centuries #25: Consciousness is contagious · 26 mentions · 3 March 1986
“Krishnamurti and who were also connected with me, came to me and said, "This is a golden opportunity.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 13 #11 · 26 mentions
“And if understanding were born in you without meditation, then what would be the point of listening to Krishnamurti or to me?”
I Am That #3: By Following Nobody Knows · 25 mentions · 13 October 1980
“Krishnamurti is an ARHATA, he is not a BODHISATTVA.”
Jas Panihar Dhare Sir Gagar #2 · 25 mentions · 1 February 1978
“Sometimes people who follow Krishnamurti come to me.”
Es Dhammo Sanantano #16 · 24 mentions · 6 December 1975
“What Krishnamurti calls understanding, Patanjali calls samadhi.”
From Unconciousness to Consciousness #20: You Cannot Manufacture Enlightenment · 23 mentions · 18 November 1984
“Krishnamurti.”
Kahe Vajid Pukar #2 · 23 mentions · 13 September 1979
“Krishnamurti is fully aware, because he is where I am.”
Light on the Path #26: The moment you find the truth, everything stops · 22 mentions · 30 January 1986
“Krishnamurti, against the whole tradition, saying that you cannot find if you have a master -- again, categorically, without any exception -- you can find only alone.”
Es Dhammo Sanantano #99 · 22 mentions · 8 June 1977
“What Krishnamurti says is entirely right—one hundred percent right.”
Prem Rang Ras Audh Chadariya #6 · 22 mentions · 6 February 1979
“It isn’t that Krishnamurti chose as he did, or that I chose as I did.”
Come, Come, Yet Again Come #15: No Question Means the Answer · 20 mentions · 10 November 1980
“But Krishnamurti?”
The Book of Wisdom #10: Miracles are your Birthright · 18 mentions · 20 February 1979
“Krishnamurti's solo flute is as total as my orchestra, my orchestra is not more total.”
Mahaveer Vani #35 · 18 mentions · 20 September 1972
“In this century Krishnamurti spoke with great force of the path of resolve.”
Krishna: The Man and His Philosophy #16: Atheism, Theism and Reality · 17 mentions · 3 October 1970
“For this reason, I say Raman and Krishnamurti are much more honest; they don't seek support from the Vedas or anything else.”
Sufis: The People of the Path, Vol 1 #6: The Passion for the Impossible · 17 mentions · 16 August 1977
“People think that Krishnamurti is talking about it for the first time; people think Krishnamurti is very original about it.”
The Osho Upanishad #35: Bhagwan rajneesh, the buddha lord maitreya · 17 mentions · 23 September 1986
“Krishnamurti was prepared for exactly this phenomenon.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 18 #3 · 17 mentions
“Many people listen to Krishnamurti.”
From Death to Deathlessness #25: Cut the roots of guilt · 16 mentions · 30 August 1985
“And Krishnamurti knows this, but still he goes on saying things.”
From the False to the Truth #9: Be kind to yourself, stop all this seeking · 16 mentions · 7 July 1985
“Krishnamurti has been working, first upon himself, then upon others.”
Hari Om Tat Sat #30: Truth: beyond mind, beyond language · 16 mentions · 25 February 1988
“You belong to the Krishnamurti Foundation of India.”
The Book of Wisdom #12: Buddha in the Supermarket · 16 mentions · 22 February 1979
“Krishnamurti does not get angry the way you get angry.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 7 #8: The rock bottom of no and yes · 16 mentions · 8 January 1976
“In this century there have been two very important persons Gurdjieff and Krishnamurti.”
Prem Panth Aiso Kathin #15 · 16 mentions · 10 April 1979
“He has been listening to Krishnamurti for forty or fifty years.”
Dimensions Beyond the Known #4 · 15 mentions · 12 March 1971
“This type of attempt was made in recent times with Krishnamurti, but it failed.”
Light on the Path #35: Beyond the mind is your reality · 15 mentions · 9 February 1986
“Krishnamurti is more influential in the West than in the East.”
Tao: The Pathless Path, Vol 1 #12: This is not Kaaba · 15 mentions · 22 February 1977
“Once a Krishnamurti-ite came to me and he said 'I don't believe in any techniques and I don't believe that anybody can be a guru to anybody else and I don't believe in any meditation methods.'”
The Eternal Quest #2: Discovering Your Own Path · 15 mentions
“Krishnamurti's technique (or Buddhist techniques) is to begin with doubt.”
Birhani Mandir Diyana Baar #2 · 15 mentions
“First, if the deep experiences of meditation happened before you had heard Krishnamurti or me, then what is the need to listen to either of us?”
Maha Geeta #72 · 15 mentions · 22 January 1977
“Krishnamurti is doing nothing new.”
Mahaveer Vani #27 · 15 mentions · 12 September 1972
“This is why Krishnamurti’s attraction becomes so precious—he suits our dishonesty.”
Ramnam Janyo Nahin #2 · 15 mentions · 12 March 1981
“Krishnamurti will naturally find a hint of J.”
Guida Spirituale #16: Surprise Me! · 14 mentions · 10 September 1980
“Krishnamurti has moved to the other extreme He is constantly afraid of this calamity, naturally, because so many times it has happened that he is afraid it may happen again with him.”
Krishna Smriti #16 · 14 mentions · 3 October 1970
“Krishnamurti is more honest.”
Maha Geeta #22 · 14 mentions · 2 October 1976
“So naturally, Kapila spoke to those before him, Ashtavakra to those before him, and Krishnamurti speaks to those who are before him.”
Main Kahta Akhan Dekhi #4 · 14 mentions · 12 March 1971
“There was a recent attempt with Krishnamurti which failed.”
The Book of Wisdom #8: Krishnamurtis Solo Flute · 13 mentions · 18 February 1979
“Krishnamurti is an enlightened man -- you need not defend him.”
From Personality to Individuality #13: The new man: intellect in harmony with the heart · 12 mentions · 11 January 1985
“Krishnamurti has been doing all his life, and has proved an absolute failure.”
Hyakujo: The Everest of Zen, with Basho's Haikus #3: In search of a lost treasure · 12 mentions · 28 September 1988
“As far as Krishnamurti, he was sad out of anger.”
Krishna: The Man and His Philosophy #14: Action, Inaction and Non-Action · 12 mentions · 2 October 1970
“1 Krishnamurti belongs to the same category which denies system, order.”
The Discipline of Transcendence, Vol 3 #10: While I Am Here, Enjoy Me · 12 mentions · 30 October 1976
“Now, Krishnamurti tries to interfere with the future.”
The Wild Geese and the Water #14: The Bird has Flown · 12 mentions · 24 February 1981
“Krishnamurti.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 4 #17 · 12 mentions
“Sometimes, as in the case of Krishnamurti, only the destination is spoken of and the path is left aside.”
From Ignorance to Innocence #27: Baptism: wading for godot · 11 mentions · 26 December 1984
“Krishnamurti.”
Take It Easy, Vol 1 #6: The Cosmic Simultaneity of All · 11 mentions · 16 April 1978
“Krishnamurti is there.”
The Invitation #19: Pick up the roses and avoid the thorns · 11 mentions · 30 August 1987
“Krishnamurti.”
The Rebel #4: The rebel is utterly innocent · 11 mentions · 2 June 1987
“Krishnamurti.”
The Revolution #8: This Orange Epidemic · 11 mentions · 18 February 1978
“For example, J Krishnamurti.”
Theologia Mystica #2: God is a Ventriloquist · 11 mentions · 12 August 1980
“Krishnamurti, and J.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 11 #12 · 11 mentions
“Krishnamurti also tells people, “Drop the scriptures; truth will be found.””
Ka Sovai Din Rain #10 · 11 mentions · 9 April 1978
“Krishnamurti’s vision, if there is juice in it for you, then drink that juice directly from Krishnamurti.”
Peevat Ramras Lagi Khumari #6 · 11 mentions · 16 January 1981
“You neither raised the question of ochre robes nor of the mala; neither of Ashtavakra nor of Krishnamurti.”
From Personality to Individuality #14: The only hope: the enlightenment of humanity · 10 mentions · 12 January 1985
“Krishnamurti; Krishnamurti goes on saying things about you.”
From Personality to Individuality #15: Truth said, truth dead · 10 mentions · 13 January 1985
“One of Krishnamurti's friends and followers in India is Dada Dharmadhikari.”
Glimpses of a Golden Childhood #9 · 10 mentions
“Krishnamurti invited me to meet him in Bombay.”
The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha, Vol 6 #8: Everything is possible · 10 mentions · 28 October 1979
“In Holland there was a conference arranged by Krishnamurti followers.”
The Osho Upanishad #14: Beyond science is knowing · 10 mentions · 1 September 1986
“Krishnamurti was.”
Kano Suni So Juth Sab #6 · 10 mentions · 16 July 1977
“Krishnamurti too says there is no path.”
Maha Geeta #44 · 10 mentions · 24 November 1976
“Certainly, Krishnamurti’s love shows in this—he keeps trying to make you listen; he keeps shaking you.”
Books I Have Loved #8 · 9 mentions
“The name of the author as given is Jiddhu Krishnamurti, but Krishnamurti says he does not even remember having written it.”
Dimensions Beyond the Known #1 · 9 mentions · 28 February 1970
“Gurdjieff, if asked, would say that religion is eternal and ancient; Krishnamurti, if asked, would say that it is absolutely new, that it can never be old.”
Hidden Mysteries #5: Astrology: The Science of Cosmic Oneness · 9 mentions · 9 July 1971
“If you look at Krishnamurti's kundali some time, you will be surprised.”
Just Like That #3: An open and shut case · 9 mentions · 3 May 1975
“Krishnamurti goes on talking in this way, but whatsoever he says is just like the water of the ocean -- too salty to drink.”
No Mind: The Flowers of Eternity #3: A meeting of two rivers · 9 mentions · 28 December 1988
“Krishnamurti was prepared by a great theosophical movement in every possible way to become a vehicle of Gautam Buddha.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 4 #10: The alchemy of celebration · 9 mentions · 30 April 1975
“Krishnamurti.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 5 #6: Does the universe love me? · 9 mentions · 6 July 1975
“If I say Krishnamurti is enlightened but he has failed, he could not help anybody -- he tried his best; in fact nobody has tried so hard -- he is enlightened and whatsoever he says is true but nobody has been helped, this is not a criticism.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 6 #6 · 9 mentions
“Take Krishnamurti: all his statements are absolute; and therefore, though right, they are useless.”
Jas Panihar Dhare Sir Gagar #6 · 9 mentions · 5 February 1978
“It is not without reason that Krishnamurti says a guru is not needed, because his whole process is meditation.”
Krishna Smriti #14 · 9 mentions · 2 October 1970
“Or take Krishnamurti—these are all fragmentary.”
Tao Upanishad #24 · 9 mentions · 30 January 1972
“Krishnamurti speaks of awareness; that too will not lead to nonduality.”
Tao Upanishad #92 · 9 mentions · 24 January 1975
“One is Buddha’s way, which Krishnamurti is pursuing: do not worship, do not accept a guru, do not say “God.””
I Am That #7: Each Moment -- Miracles! · 8 mentions · 17 October 1980
“Krishnamurti is wrong, but he never considers the situation in which you are.”
Meditation: The Art of Ecstasy #2: Non-Doing Through Doing · 8 mentions
“So persons like Krishnamurti may continue to say, "Just drop it," but then you will continue to ask how to drop it.”
My Way: The Way of the White Clouds #12: Whatsoever you do, be Total · 8 mentions · 21 May 1974
“This is what Krishnamurti has been saying for these forty, fifty years continuously: Don't follow.”
Satyam Shivam Sundram #21: Only the meditator knows there is no death · 8 mentions · 17 November 1987
“Krishnamurti.”
The Mahageeta, Vol 1 #5 · 8 mentions · 15 September 1976
“Hence I say if you want to understand Ashtavakra, you should try to understand Krishnamurti -- Krishnamurti is a modern edition of Ashtavakra.”
The Mahageeta, Vol 1 #8 · 8 mentions · 18 September 1976
“This is what happened in Krishnamurti's case.”
The Search #4: Happiness Knows No Tomorrow · 8 mentions · 5 March 1976
“Otherwise to come back from Krishnamurti would have been almost impossible.”
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Vol 1 #10: Fulfillment through becoming centered · 8 mentions · 13 November 1972
“Krishnamurti uses his head for that expression; that is why their expressions are contradictory.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 3 #5: The pure look · 8 mentions · 5 March 1975
“Krishnamurti goes on telling people there is no method, and after each talk people ask, "Then how?”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 3 #8: The Master appears · 8 mentions · 8 March 1975
“A PERSON LIKE Krishnamurti can see.”
Maha Geeta #8 · 8 mentions · 18 September 1976
“In Krishnamurti’s case it has been like this.”
Main Kahta Akhan Dekhi #1 · 8 mentions · 28 February 1971
“Ask Krishnamurti and he will say: it is new, absolutely new—nothing to do with the past; the old does not even exist.”
Nirvan Upanishad #1 · 8 mentions · 25 September 1971
“Mistakes like those of Krishnamurti relate to this sutra.”
Rahiman Dhaga Prem Ka #3 · 8 mentions · 29 March 1980
“He reads and listens to me; he also reads and listens to Krishnamurti.”
Sahaj Yog #11 · 8 mentions · 1 December 1978
“So it is no surprise that around a prajña like Krishnamurti you will find the most egoistic people, for Krishnamurti says: there is no need of a guru.”
God is Dead, Now Zen is the Only Living Truth #4: God is a lie · 7 mentions · 9 February 1989
“Krishnamurti, and was of the same age as J.”
I Am That #10: The Eternal Religion · 7 mentions · 20 October 1980
“Krishnamurti has been saying for fifty years or more.”
In Search of the Miraculous Vol 1 #10: Meditation not Prayer has Great Future · 7 mentions · 1 July 1970
“Here for the first time other people did this job for Krishnamurti.”
Light on the Path #28: Act according to your insight · 7 mentions · 2 February 1986
“Krishnamurti.”
Om Mani Padme Hum #8: Aha! · 7 mentions · 25 December 1987
“Krishnamurti has made it known worldwide that "the observer is the observed."”
Tantra: The Supreme Understanding #8: Cut the Root · 7 mentions · 18 February 1975
“This is the problem with Krishnamurti, and this is the problem with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi -- they are the two opposite poles.”
The Great Pilgrimage: From Here to Here #1 · 7 mentions · 6 September 1987
“Krishnamurti, with such sarcastic remarks that one cannot believe that Mahatma Gandhi had any insight into meditation or awareness: otherwise he cannot be sarcastic.”
The Open Secret #24 · 7 mentions · 25 November 1977
“[A visitor who spent a year in a Thai monastery doing vipassana, says that he relates strongly to Krishnamurti.”
The Perfect Master, Vol 1 #1: When the Disciple is Ready · 7 mentions · 21 June 1978
“Krishnamurti ever?”
The True Name, Vol 1 #1: The Singer · 7 mentions · 21 November 1974
“Krishnamurti says there is no need of a guru at all.”
The Way of Tao, Volume 2 #2: The oneness of the body and the soul, the eternal state of Tao, and the sadhana of the vital breath · 7 mentions · 30 January 1972
“Krishnamurti talks of awareness, but even this does not lead to advaita; it has to be discarded later.”
The Zen Manifesto: Freedom From Oneself #4: Freedom not licentiousness · 7 mentions · 3 April 1989
“Krishnamurti.”
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Vol 1 #14: Changing the direction of energy · 7 mentions · 17 November 1972
“Zen's appeal is for the wrong reasons, and the same is true for Krishnamurti, because he says no yoga is needed, no method is needed.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 10 #8: Trust is unaddressed · 7 mentions · 8 May 1976
“Krishnamurti's disciple9.”
Es Dhammo Sanantano #108 · 7 mentions · 28 November 1977
“Like Krishnamurti.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 10 #10 · 7 mentions
“A friend came to me and said he was deeply impressed by Krishnamurti.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 4 #9 · 7 mentions
“And for Sankhya’s precise symbol—Krishnamurti.”
Jin Khoja Tin Paiyan #19 · 7 mentions · 12 July 1970
“The failed experiment of Buddha’s descent into Krishnamurti”
Maha Geeta #5 · 7 mentions · 15 September 1976
“Therefore I have said: if you want to understand Ashtavakra, try to understand Krishnamurti.”
Mahaveer Meri Drishti Mein #15 · 7 mentions · 25 September 1969
“Here, in the past two–three centuries, the most influential figures have been Ramana and Krishnamurti.”
Piv Piv Lagi Pyas #4 · 7 mentions · 14 July 1975
“That is exactly what has happened among Krishnamurti’s disciples.”
Tao Upanishad #56 · 7 mentions · 20 August 1972
“Because this glorification of gurus caused so much harm, Krishnamurti raised a worldwide movement against the guru — “There is no guru.””
Come Follow To You, Vol 1 #2: Gods in Exile · 6 mentions · 22 October 1975
“Krishnamurti is the first in the world to have used the third possibility.”
I Am the Gate #8 · 6 mentions · 14 June 1971
“Krishnamurti was ready, completely ready, to be made a vehicle.”
In Search of the Miraculous Vol 2 #9: Occult depths of kundalini and spirituality · 6 mentions · 12 July 1970
“Krishnamurti so that he would attain these three bodies of Buddha.”
Rinzai: Master of the Irrational #5: Relax and disappear · 6 mentions · 28 October 1988
“Krishnamurti, a man who struggled for ninety years -- his last words have some great meaning.”
Tao: The Three Treasures, Vol 2 #5: On The Qualities of The Taoist · 6 mentions · 25 June 1975
“That's why Krishnamurti goes on saying that there is no need to do anything.”
The Dhammapada: The Way of the Buddha, Vol 2 #2: Drink to the full and dance · 6 mentions · 2 July 1979
“Krishnamurti has been talking for forty or more years, and people listen.”
The Inner Journey #5: Freedom from the illusion of knowledge · 6 mentions · 4 February 1968
“Krishnamurti.”
The Sacred Yes #27 · 6 mentions · 27 November 1978
“[A sannyasin says: I feel a lot for Krishnamurti and...”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 4 #8: The psychology of the buddhas · 6 mentions · 28 April 1975
“In the West there is only one man from the East, and he is Krishnamurti.”
Ek Omkar Satnam #1 · 6 mentions · 21 November 1974
“Krishnamurti says, there is no need for a guru.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 17 #3 · 6 mentions
“Krishnamurti has not yet considered what happens to the listener.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 18 #4 · 6 mentions
“There is power in Krishnamurti, and there is power in Rasputin; strength is there.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 3 #6 · 6 mentions
“What Krishnamurti says was known to Krishna, Buddha, Mahavira, Lao Tzu, Christ.”
Geeta Darshan Vol. 5 #11 · 6 mentions
“The one who attains choiceless awareness — as Krishnamurti repeatedly calls it — the one who comes to choice-free consciousness becomes quiet.”
Jas Panihar Dhare Sir Gagar #4 · 6 mentions · 3 February 1978
“If a devotee of Krishnamurti comes to me, I certainly ask him, “Why?”
Samadhi Ke Sapat Dwar #9 · 6 mentions · 13 February 1973
“But if you accept what Krishnamurti says, then Krishnamurti has, at the very least, become your guru.”
Saravsar Upanishad #16 · 6 mentions · 16 January 1972
“If we gave this sentence to Krishnamurti, would he not feel it is authoritative?”
Tao Upanishad #78 · 6 mentions · 11 August 1973
“Then comes the question: if organization is bound to begin, should Buddha or Mahavira have done as Krishnamurti did and refused to organize?”
From Personality to Individuality #17: Holy Scriptures: wholly Bullshit · 5 mentions · 15 January 1985
“Krishnamurti seeing orange.”
Notes of a Madman #2: Series #2 · 5 mentions
“Krishnamurti's first book is called The First and Last Freedom.”
Om Mani Padme Hum #4: Never meditate over something · 5 mentions · 23 December 1987
“Krishnamurti, whenever he hears of somebody he will immediately rush there.”
Take It Easy, Vol 1 #5: And we are in Love · 5 mentions · 15 April 1978
“Krishnamurti.”
Tao: The Pathless Path, Vol 2 #10: The Song of All Songs · 5 mentions · 6 March 1977
“Suzuki must have prepared you, Krishnamurti must have helped you.”
The Book of Wisdom #1: Atisha the Thrice Great · 5 mentions · 11 February 1979
“Krishnamurti -- but this is his first sutra.”
The Goose is Out #10: Dissolve in my people · 5 mentions · 10 March 1981
“Krishnamurti: continuously emphasizing for fifty years that "I am not your guru."”
The Heart Sutra #5: The Fragrance of Nothingness · 5 mentions · 15 October 1977
“I have known a follower of J.Krishnamurti; he is a very renowned scholar, known all over the country.”
The Mahageeta, Vol 1 #4: Meditation: The Only Medicine · 5 mentions · 14 September 1976
“What Krishnamurti has been telling people is exactly Ashtavakra's message.”
The Perennial Path: The Art of Living #5: Process of progress · 5 mentions · 13 November 1970
“He always attends Krishnamurti's lectures.”
The Supreme Doctrine #13: Man Can Be Transcended · 5 mentions · 14 July 1973
“Krishnamurti and I cannot be committed to anything."”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 1 #10: The cause of your misery · 5 mentions · 4 January 1974
“Even if you go to Krishnamurti, you are in search of a discipline -- because one who is not in need will not go.”
Yoga: The Alpha and the Omega, Vol 9 #9: Aboslute aloneness: liberation · 5 mentions · 29 April 1976
“Krishnamurti for long, almost forty years.”
Bahuri Na Aiso Daon #8 · 5 mentions · 8 August 1980
“A woman told me she went to Holland to attend a Krishnamurti camp and returned without attending.”
Maha Geeta #34 · 5 mentions · 14 November 1976
“Krishnamurti has been saying the same thing for years—what Ashtavakra said.”
Mahaveer Meri Drishti Mein #18 · 5 mentions · 26 September 1969
“Some even risked their life-force to issue the invitation, and they prepared Krishnamurti so that Maitreya’s consciousness might descend into him.”
Mahaveer Meri Drishti Mein #25 · 5 mentions · 2 October 1969
“There was an international Krishnamurti conference—six or seven thousand people from around the world had gathered to listen to Krishnamurti.”
Mahaveer Vani #36 · 5 mentions · 21 September 1972
“Only yesterday I was saying that Krishnamurti’s snag was precisely this: he felt that the Masters had chosen him.”

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