In this classic work, Krishnamurti shows how people can free themselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the unexpected, no matter what their age. Major themes of the book include awareness, man's search and the tortured mind.

If truth can set us free, where do we find it? In this title, the author argues that we will not find truth in formal institutions, nor in organised religions and their dogmas, nor in any guru or outside authority; for, according to him, truth can only be realised through self-understanding.

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) rose from humble beginnings to become a leading spiritual and philosophical thinker. His works continue to influence thousands of people around the world; Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra have all been indebted to him. And yet he belonged to no religion, sect or country. Nor did he subscribe to any school of political or ideological thought. On the contrary, Krishnamurti maintained that these are the very factors that divide human beings and bring about conflict and war - an approach that makes his teachings particularly appealing in...