Teacher Quotes by Jiddu Krishnamurti

16 Teacher quotes by Jiddu Krishnamurti

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These sixteen passages give a concise look at how a philosophical thinker approached the teacher‑student dynamic. They stress inner freedom and self‑inquiry, making the page a quick reference for those interested in his perspective.

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The reality is that I am the Teacher.

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“But self-knowledge cannot be imposed, understanding cannot be compelled; and if this is a vital problem to you and me, to the…

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So you have to be your own teacher and your own disciple, and there is no teacher outside, no saviour, no master;…

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Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect ... Your…

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You yourself are the Teacher, and the Pupil, you're the Master, you're the Guru, you are the Leader, you are Everything! And,…

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You must look most intimately and discover for yourself; then it is your own, not somebody else’s, not something that you have…

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What is of great importance is that everyone should concern himself with what I am saying, rather than with the personality of…

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What brings understanding is love. When your heart is full, then you will listen to the teacher, to the beggar, to the…

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It is very easy to conform to what your society or your parents and teachers tell you. That is a safe and…

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The purpose of having the title 'World-Teacher' is to acknowledge, to show, the condition of mind and heart when you have achieved.…

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As the river enters the sea and loses itself in the sea, so Krishnamurti has entered into that Life which is represented…

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All authority of any kind, especially in the field of thought and understanding, is the most destructive, evil thing. Leaders destroy the…

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I hold that all the Teachers of the world have attained that Life which is the fulfilment of life. Hence, whenever anyone…

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We demand to be coaxed and comforted, to be encouraged and gratified, so we choose a teacher who will give us what…

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Buddha called himself 'The Enlightened One' and Jesus called himself 'The Son of God'. To me the term 'World-Teacher' is of as…

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If you have this extraordinary thing going in your life, then it is everything; then you become the teacher, the disciple, the…

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