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Jiddu Krishnamurti | |
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 J. Krishnamurti, circa 1920s | |
| Born | 12 May 1895 |
| Died | 17 February 1986 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Public speaker, author, philosopher |
| Known for | His repudiation of claims he was to be a Messiah; uniquely expressed philosophy of life based on unflinching self-inquiry |
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Often referred to solely or primarily by Krishnamurti, his given name; Jiddu is the family name | |
Jiddu Krishnamurti or J. Krishnamurti, (12 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a writer and speaker on philosophical and spiritual issues including psychological revolution, the nature of the mind, meditation, human relationships, and bringing about positive social change. He came to early prominence thanks to claims, made on his behalf, that he was to be a Messiah. As a young man he repudiated these claims and declared himself unbound by any tradition or philosophy. He spent the rest of his life presenting a uniquely expressed philosophy of life around the world in talks, discussions, and writings.