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 Through
his teachings, J Krishnamurti helped provide his listeners
a unique vision of life, as it should be led. Born in
Madanapalle, a small town in Andhra Pradesh on May 11th
1895, Jiddu Krishnamurti (fondly know as JK) was adopted by
Dr Annie Besant, the well known president of the
Theosophical Society.
Recognised as a world teacher, he was made head of an
organisation called the Order of the Star in the East in
1911. But years later, the organisation that had a large
following, was dissolved and he was taken to England to be
privately educated and trained. It is said that in 1922, JK
went through certain mystical experiences. For more than
sixty years, till his death on February 17 1986, he
travelled the world.
JK's writings have been translated into 47 languages. Fifty
books were published during his lifetime and 20 books have
been published since his death. The Krishnamurti Foundation
India (KFI) headquartered at Chennai, works toward
propagating his teachings. The School - KFI, in Chennai, is
one among seven schools run by the Foundation in India.
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