Books The Ending of Time: Where Philosophy and Physics Meet  by Jiddu Krishnamurti (Author)

"The Ending of Time: Where Philosophy and Physics Meet" is a profound dialogue between philosopher-spiritual teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti and physicist David Bohm. The book explores deep questions about the nature of time, thought, consciousness, and the future of humanity.

Key insights include:

The distinction between chronological time (measurable, external) and psychological time (the mental process of becoming and identification with past and future), with psychological time seen as the root cause of division, conflict, and human suffering.

The pervasive sense of separateness and division created by thought, which conditions the mind to be fragmented and leads to conflict both within individuals and societies.

Krishnamurti emphasizes the limitations of thought and accumulated knowledge to resolve fundamental psychological and social problems, advocating for an awareness that observes thought without judgment.

This radical awareness can dissolve the psychological divisions, leading to inner harmony and a transformation of consciousness.

Societal transformation is tied to individual transformation, where releasing psychological time allows a new way of living based on empathy, interconnectedness, and a timeless state of pure awareness.

The dialogue touches on implications for education, economy, ecology, and cultural relationships in envisioning a society that embraces creativity, cooperation, and peace.

The "ending of time" is metaphorical for ending the psychological state that traps humanity in conflict, enabling a fresh perception and holistic living beyond conditioning.