Jiddu Krishnamurti: Life of a Teacher Who Refused Authority - Paperback
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 8 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Jiddu Krishnamurti was once proclaimed the "World Teacher"-destined to guide humanity. At the height of global expectation, he refused the role and walked away.
What followed was not a new belief, but a radical invitation: to think for oneself and discover freedom directly.
This book traces his remarkable journey-from a quiet, dreamy boy discovered on the shores of South India to a teacher whose words reached people across continents. He did not offer beliefs or systems to follow. Instead, he questioned tradition, challenged fear, and invited each person to observe life directly.
Written in a clear and simple style, this book is especially accessible to young readers and first-time audiences, while remaining meaningful for seekers of all ages. The short chapters allow space for reflection, making it easy to pause, think, and return again.
This is not the story of a saint to be followed, but of a human being who refused to become an authority-so that others might discover freedom for themselves.
What this book offers:
- 72 short, self-contained chapters that allow space to pause and reflect
- A clear introduction to Krishnamurti's life and message
- An invitation to independent inquiry-not a system to follow, but a quiet call to look and discover for oneself
Contributor(s)
Author
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.