Books The Perfume of the Teachings - Working with Krishnamurti: J. Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Trustees

"The Perfume of the Teachings - Working with Krishnamurti: J. Krishnamurti in Dialogue with Trustees" is a collection of dialogues between Jiddu Krishnamurti and his trustees from the Krishnamurti Foundation. These dialogues focus on the essence, interpretation, and application of Krishnamurti's teachings, particularly how they can be preserved, lived, and spread effectively.

Key points about this work include:

It highlights the relational and conversational approach Krishnamurti often used, emphasizing dialogue over didactic teaching.

The discussions explore the challenge of keeping the teachings alive in their authentic spirit without institutionalizing or restricting them.

Trustees and Krishnamurti explore topics around the core themes of his philosophy: freedom from conditioning, choiceless awareness, truth beyond organized belief, and the importance of direct perception.

It addresses practical aspects of how the foundation manages and shares the teachings while staying true to Krishnamurti's intent not to create dogma or formal organization.

The "perfume" metaphor suggests the subtle, pervasive quality of the teachings that influence one's perception and way of being.