One Thousand Moons: Krishnamurti At Eighty-Five
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A rare and intimate portrait of one of the twentieth century's most profound philosophical minds, One Thousand Moons: Krishnamurti at Eighty-Five chronicles the final years of Jiddu Krishnamurti through the eyes of Asit Chandmal, a close friend and devoted observer who spent considerable time in the teacher's company. The work presents a deeply personal account of Krishnamurti's daily life, conversations, and teachings, capturing the remarkable clarity and vitality of a man who continued to challenge conventional thinking about consciousness, religion, and human freedom well into his eighties. Chandmal's narrative is both reverential and grounded, illustrating how Krishnamurti's radical philosophy — rejecting all authority, dogma, and organized belief — remained as sharp and uncompromising in his final years as it had been throughout his legendary career. Accompanied by stunning photography, the book details intimate moments and wide-ranging dialogues that reveal the warmth, humor, and penetrating intelligence behind the public figure. It stands as an essential record for anyone drawn to Krishnamurti's teachings or to the broader question of how a truly free mind confronts the end of its time on earth.
Author: Asit Chandmal
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rare and intimate portrait of one of the twentieth century's most profound philosophical minds, One Thousand Moons: Krishnamurti at Eighty-Five chronicles the final years of Jiddu Krishnamurti through the eyes of Asit Chandmal, a close friend and devoted observer who spent considerable time in the teacher's company. The work presents a deeply personal account of Krishnamurti's daily life, conversations, and teachings, capturing the remarkable clarity and vitality of a man who continued to challenge conventional thinking about consciousness, religion, and human freedom well into his eighties. Chandmal's narrative is both reverential and grounded, illustrating how Krishnamurti's radical philosophy — rejecting all authority, dogma, and organized belief — remained as sharp and uncompromising in his final years as it had been throughout his legendary career. Accompanied by stunning photography, the book details intimate moments and wide-ranging dialogues that reveal the warmth, humor, and penetrating intelligence behind the public figure. It stands as an essential record for anyone drawn to Krishnamurti's teachings or to the broader question of how a truly free mind confronts the end of its time on earth.