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RICK LEIN
RICK LEIN
Male, 59 yrs. old, Conditioned Human
Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Birthday: April 14
Member since: Sun, 23 Aug 2009, 12:57pm
Last visited about 1 hour ago

Member Statement

I can see more often how my conditioning distorts my perception,and also how I have tried to defend my illusions about people,places,and things.with K all excuses are just that! I find that being so heavily conditioned,I fall back asleep alot.For me right now, just to be aware that I am unaware is a huge eyeopener. I feel that every thing in my life so far has happened to prepare my mind for this. I happened to see a video of K on a local public t v station, the i read the power of now, in which K was mentioned.So far I have read and reread the 6 or 7 books, I must admit it was difficult to follow at first,however the more I pay attention to my thoughts the easier it becomes to see the ramifications of the unobserved mind.So in closing I am glad that I recently bought a computer so as to make access to others interested in K,s work possible.

Interests and Recommendations

Books

? William James THe Variety of religious experience.

Other interests

reading I play guitar, mostly beatles , hanging out with my dog Buddy the bearded collie.

Interview Answers

Do you think it advisable to introduce Krishnamurti to people you know? Have you ever done it and if yes, what are your experiences?

Yes , and yes.I do so in a round about way, because as K himself stated 80% or better are not interested, most think it,s buddest or esoteric.So I try to as the opportunity presents itself. Many persons get upset or angry when you try and posit life in a big picture sort of way.THere seems to be a tremendous amount of emotional investment in personal points of view. After all K also said we are not much more that monkey,s interested in our own reflections in the mirror of our own minds.Most people want someone else to solve their issues.

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Do you think it is possible to make Krishnamurti more "practicable" than what he himself seems to have allowed for?

no

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Do you ever feel that you have been conditioned by Krishnamurti's teachings?

No,Krishnamurti points to the conditioned state,the teaching is about seeing this in oneself.As it turns out everything that he points to in the teachings is not only logical,reasonable,but also true,the truth of it!

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Does the phrase "living the teachings" have any meaning to you?

No,if one does not see the truth of it,one can not be living it,a life without the illusion of self concern,to be as nothing as Krishnamurti says,total negation!

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How do you personally go about exploring the Krishnamurti's teachings (through personal study, dialogues, dvds)?

I watch!

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Are there any aspects of Krishnamurti's teaching that you find implausible or difficult to accept?

NO, IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES OF THAT KIND IT IS DUE TO MY CONDITIONING.

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How do you strike a balance between healthy doubt and ready acceptance in investigating Krishnamurti's proposals?

There is no how,it is what it is,the seeing of it is it's ending!

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What future do you foresee for Krishnamurti's works? Do you think they will grow in importance or will they just gradually die away?

I have no idea. For me there is no turning back!

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Do you think Krishnamurti was exceptional, or is the transformation he spoke of universally accessible?

Yes,and Yes!

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How important do you consider group dialogue to be in understanding the more subtle points of Krishnamurti's message?

Not very,we do not want to be challenged is any way,even when we pretend we do.Subtle points opens discussion up to speculation,conjecture,personal opinion,rather than looking at the fact.

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Can dialogue - in the sense of sincere inquiry - be organized or can it only come about spontaneously, unprompted?

No,and I don't know!

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If you had to sum up what Krishnamurti is all about in just a few words of your own, what would they be?

Be aware that you do not know!

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Has coming into contact with Krishnamurti and his teachings had any perceptible effect on your life and/or relationships?

yes, to again borrow from K himself, I'm o.k. with it, meaning of course life.I I find that when i stay in the present moment, I do not worry as much, when I do not make everything a personal issue, I am without serious conflict.

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