KFA - Krishnamurti Foundation of America

Is Freedom from Conditioning Really Possible?

In this talk, drawing upon Krishnamurti’s teachings, Dr. Hillary Rodrigues inquires into the nature of conditioning. Krishnamurti often points to how pervasive conditioning can be, and yet points to the possibility of a radical transformation of consciousness that offers freedom from conditioning. But is such complete freedom from conditioning truly possible? If so, how? And what would be the nature of an unconditioned mind? Has anyone attained it? But if freedom is not possible, what does this imply about the quest for freedom and transformation?

Dr. Hillary Rodrigues is professor of religious studies at the University of Lethbridge and author of Krishnamurti’s Insight, An Examination of his Teachings on the Nature of Mind and Religion and co-authored both: Introduction to the Study of Religion and Introducing Hinduism (click here.)

The program will begin at 10:00am. Dr. Rodrigues will talk for an hour or so, followed by audience Q&A. There will be a catered lunch - reservations required - at 12:30, with the program to resume at 2:00 for dialogue, tea at 3:30, Krishnamurti video at 4:00, ends at 6:00.

The event is free with a suggested donation of $20 for the program, tea and snacks. Lunch is extra - $15. We can accommodate 50 people for the event, first come, first served. You must make a reservation for lunch in advance, and pay at the sign-up page. Donations may be made at the door if you wish.

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