September 2007

Photo: Friedrich Grohe

Books and more

With a huge collection of both books on the themes, here you can read and borrow books on mind, body, health, psychology, philosophy, religion, culture, language, etc. and satisfy your quest for wisdom and knowledge.

Mind Body Library, near Stadium Gate, Tripureshwor

Mon - Sat, 12 - 3 pm

Language Center

Learn to read, write and speak Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and French by foreign trained and resident instructors.  Also available conversations classes.

The Quest Language Center, near Stadium Gate go to page

Phone 4279712 Mon - Fri, 8 - 11 am

Dialogue on Krishnamurti themes

Join dialogue sessions on K themes and investigate into human consciousness and the beyond. Please confirm your participation by phone.

K Chapter Nepal, every Saturday, 3 pm

The Quest, Stadium Gate more on K

The following books have been just published on September 15, 2007.

1. Colours of Life
 

Author: Kumar R Shrestha

A collection of brief portraits of time and space, of life and that which lies beyond. These pieces will not only inspire you but also transport you to a different dimension.

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2. Holding a Jewel – Anecdotes of J Krishnamurti

Author: Pieter Langedijk

A collection of anecdotes regarding K – jewels of wisdom, inspiration and insights, to be held closely and regarded with utmost care and attention.

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3. Unconditionally Free
 

Author: J Krishnamurti

A collection of quotations from a wide range of K’s writings, speeches and conversations with the aim to give the reader a general introduction to K’s teachings.

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No trace

In order not to leave any traces, when you do something, you should do it with your whole body and mind; you should be concentrated on what you do. You should do it completely, like a good bonfire. You should not be a smoky fire. You should burn yourself completely. If you do not burn yourself completely, a trace of yourself will be left in what you do. You will have something remaining which is not completely burned out.

Excerpted from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, S Suzuki

 
Some snippets

<< Her name was as beautiful as she was. She was a young student, intelligent and full of life. Her face resembled one of those Madonnas on the Renaissance paintings. Only that she had a vivacity that you could touch. Her childlike behaviour and mature gestures would make any boy lose his head. Perhaps she was aware of this fact. Whenever a boy would turn his head to look at her, she would be very upset and ask, "Tell me, what do people want from me?" >>

<< The windows were open and the morning breeze brought in the music of the birds. Sunlight entered the room shyly and lingered on the walls. You lay on the bed but didn't want to waste time sleeping. So you tried of a method of relaxation - to feel the rain wash you with its drops, thus creating in you a mixture of freshness and amazement. This practice thrilled the sleepy cells of your body into life. It was the breaking of a new day and you were just a silent observer of this enormous beauty. >>

<< One evening she came to see you with a group of her friends. When all others left, she remained. She wished to read aloud to you the writings that you had given her. You noticed that she had a very beautiful voice. In her the words vibrated, gained form and took the colours of her sentiments, only to reverberate later in you. Her smile showed her enthusiasm in what she was reading. She found a certain taste in this but you could see the clouds beginning to gather. When she arrived at the question 'Can one ever be free?' you noted a light that flashed. All of a sudden her sky burst in a downpour, "No. One cannot. One cannot be free," she told you between sobs, "The moment we are free, we aren't here - at least not in this dimension." >>

Excerpted from Colours of Life by Kumar R Shrestha

<< Once after a lecture a man asked K, “Imagine you were married.” K said, “I, married? I am happy I am not,” and started to laugh heartily as I never had seen him doing. After some seconds of laughing, he asked the man, “What is the question, sir?” The man asked him, “How should you react when you found out your wife has fallen in love with your neighbour.” K replied, “You can say: We had a good time. I hope you will be happy with that other guy.” >>

<< Once I was in listening to K in Saanen. A young man asked K what to do with the military service. He did not like to join the obligatory military service and asked K what he could do.

K: So, if they kill you, what is the problem, sir?  >>

Excerpted from Holding a Jewel - Anecdotes of J Krishnamurti by Pieter Langedijk

Weekly talk program on different topics

We are very happy to announce that a weekly talk program will be held on Saturdays from this month onwards.

Next topic 29 September at 2 PM Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Siddhibilash Bajracharya

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