J. Krishnamurti (1895 - 1986) was a renowned spiritual teacher whose lectures and writings have inspired millions. The Dalai Lama described him as "one of the greatest philosophers of the age," and his words have had a large impact upon a diversity of seekers, including Dr. Jonas Salk, Aldous Huxley, Joseph Campbell, Van Morrison, and many other scientists, philosophers, and artists. One of the best tributes to J. Krishnamurti comes from the writer Henry Miller: "His language is naked, revelatory and inspiring. It pierces the clouds of philosophy which confound our thought and restores the springs of action. He initiated no new faith or dogma, questioned everything, cultivated doubt and perseverance, freed himself of illusion and enchantment of pride, vanity, and every subtle form of dominion over others. . . . I know of no other living man whose thought is more inspiring."
Where Can Peace Be Found? consists of a series of talks this erudite philosopher gave in 1983 on the human struggle to hold back the winds of war that have their genesis in egotism, individuality, separation, nationalism, clinging to exclusive religious dogma, and rampant violence. All of this conflict is further fed by fear, greed, hatred, aggression, and competition. Peace must start in our hearts and be the fruit of empathy and compassion:
"Humanity has evolved probably a million years more or less biologically, and has always been crying for peace on earth, but there is no peace in the world. Without peace we cannot possibly flower, we cannot evolve. To see the extraordinary depth of life, the beauty of it, the immensity of all living things, one must have peace."
