The Book of Life
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Summary
Krishnamurti consistently rejected any preachy approach, encouraging readers to solve problems by feeling the essence of things. Thus these writings contain no slick rhetoric or rigid theory; even in a noisy environment, readers can seemingly follow these fluid words to re-examine their surroundings and themselves, thereby setting down anxiety, no longer fretting over trivial matters, and rediscovering nature, their surroundings, life, and the self.
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Krishnamurti's thought who want to read his personal essays
- Adults with a tense pace of life who hope to ease anxiety through short texts
- Readers of prose who enjoy the combination of nature description and philosophical reflection and prefer slow reading
- Meditation or self-reflection practitioners who have a habit of reading one or two short pieces daily
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking a systematic theoretical framework or clear methodological steps
- Fiction readers who prefer plot-driven narrative and story conflict
- Utilitarian readers who expect to finish quickly and extract practical conclusions
Reading tips
- Read one or two pieces a day, then pause for a moment in a quiet place to absorb the feeling the words bring.
- No need to read in order; open to any piece and enter through that day's description of natural scenery.
- Keep a notebook to record sentences that move you, but don't force them into lessons.
- Minimize outside distractions while reading, letting the rhythm of the short pieces sync with your breathing.
About the publisher
China Friendship Publishing Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its literary titles, covering classical Chinese literature, foreign literature, folk literature and cultural appreciation. According to the books in the database, its classical list includes celebrated dramas and novels such as The Peony Pavilion, The Romance of the Western Chamber and Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, as well as note-style classics like Hong Mai's Rongzhai Suibi. In foreign literature it offers translations of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, Kawabata Yasunari's Snow Country and Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, involving translators such as Zeng Siyi. It also publishes The Complete Literary Works of Lu Xun and titles associated with the "Xue'er Shuguan" editorial group, balancing the collation and popularization of classic texts. Public information on its publishing features and plans is limited; the above is summarized only from the books in the database.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 推荐序
- 克里希那穆提心灵日记 新增内容介绍
- 序言
- CHAPTER1 英国布洛克伍德公园（1973年9月14日—1973年10月13日）
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- CHAPTER1 意大利罗马（1973年10月17日—1973年10月29日）
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- CHAPTER3 美国加州马利布（1975年4月1日—1975年4月6日）
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- CHAPTER4 美国加州欧亥（1975年4月8日—1975年4月17日）
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- CHAPTER5 美国加州马利布（1975年4月23日—1975年4月24日）
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- CHAPTER6 瑞士格施塔德（1981年8月3日—1981年8月19日）
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- CHAPTER7 英国布洛克伍德公园（1981年8月23日—1981年8月28日）
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About the author
Jiddu Krishnamurti is a widely noticed thinker whose works are often classified in Chinese reading circles under foreign literature and Eastern philosophy. Available records and public information about his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are quite limited, so it is not appropriate to elaborate on biographical details; the focus of this introduction should be on the character of his writing and his intellectual influence. Two of his works are included here, with The Book of Life and The World Within You as representative titles. Judging from the titles and the common categories, his writing centers on themes such as self-knowledge, inner freedom, and the relationship between the individual and the world. It has a philosophical and introspective quality, often moving in a lecture-like or aphoristic style, and aims to guide readers to observe themselves and question received ideas rather than to offer dogmatic conclusions. This kind of writing has given him a certain influence among readers of Eastern philosophy and spiritual books, and his works often serve as accessible introductions to his thought.
Ni Hui is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only confirmed detail in our records is the single work "The Book of Life," which is classified under foreign literature. Because no reliable records exist regarding her nationality, dates of birth and death, education, or writing career, it would be inappropriate to speculate further about her life here. Judging from the work currently on record, Ni Hui's writing is associated with the category of foreign literature. The title "The Book of Life" itself suggests a sorting and recounting of life experience, indicating that the author attends to the theme of life and seeks to present observations and reflections on the course of a life through writing. A single work is not enough to characterize her overall style; readers who wish to understand her writing will need to consider the specific content of "The Book of Life," and may look forward to more materials and works becoming available in the future.
