Krishnamurti on Civilisation

‘Trapped in this peculiar culture and civilisation, how am I to fundamentally change, and what is involved in this change?’ This episode on Civilisation has three sections. The first extract (2:42) is from Krishnamurti’s second talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Civilisation Conditions Us. The second extract (40:51) is from the second small group discussion in Rome 1972, and is titled: Western Civilisation Is Based on Measurement. The final extract in this episode (48:30) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Saanen 1973, and is titled: Freedom from the Conditioning of Civilisation. The Krishnamurti Podcast features carefully selected extracts from Krishnamurti’s recorded talks. Each episode highlights his different approaches to universal and timeless themes that affect our everyday lives, the state of the world and the future of humanity. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust, based at Brockwood Park in the UK, which is also home to the Krishnamurti Retreat Centre. Situated in the beautiful countryside of the South Downs National Park, The Krishnamurti Centre offers retreats individually and in groups. The focus is on inquiry in light of Krishnamurti’s teachings. Please visit krishnamurticentre.org.uk for more information, including our volunteer programme.

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Krishnamurti on Civilisation is an episode from Urgency of Change - The Krishnamurti Podcast by Krishnamurti Foundation Trust.

This episode is 85:22 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2025.

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