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**Hdzcxqoi** · 08-05-2011, 09:50 AM

I agree. I have read books on Theosophy many years ago and other spin offs like Steiner's Anthrosophy (did I spell that right?), and cannot see how it aligns with the teachings of the Buddha. To be honest I'm surprised Theosophy still exists after Krishnamurti stuck a spanner (wrench) in the works so to speak. Krishnamurti's teachings was probably much nearer to the Buddha's eventhough he did not want to be aligned with any organised religions, including their scriptures, rituals and techniques.

Steiners Anthrosophy is an other diversion that confuses seekers for true understanding of the Dharma. One should ignore these phantasies. That Theosophy still exists is truly bad. Sheer "fake spiritual shopping" and consumerism.

About Krishnamurti... it is worth to have a deeper look at him...try it out if you wish so! I do not propagate him here...far from that...just tell you what I think.

I still like to read stuff from him. He had a clear cut insight into reality. He was very aware of impermanence. His aversion for organized religions was caused by Theosophy because he was mentally abused by them since childhood. Actually he was a very tragic case of abduction by the powerful Colonial elites in British India. As a result he became one of the best known critics of all world religions. His analytic mind delivered very elegant and neutral descriptions about what is wrong with them.

What I admire most, was his capability to criticize religious dogmatism without ever insulting his larger audience. No one ever felt hurt by his intelligent rejection of any world religion.

Late Krishnamurti can still teach us a lot. His best performance was and still is, that one has to discover his teachings accidentally because he had instructed his foundation to stay out of the lime light and do not advertise his name and teachings in public ever. Bookshelves in libraries around the world keep his many books lesser visible to the eyes of seekers and one has to do some efforts to find them. I like that.

08-05-2011, 09:50 AM	#8
Hdzcxqoi Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 359 Senior Member	I agree. I have read books on Theosophy many years ago and other spin offs like Steiner's Anthrosophy (did I spell that right?), and cannot see how it aligns with the teachings of the Buddha. To be honest I'm surprised Theosophy still exists after Krishnamurti stuck a spanner (wrench) in the works so to speak. Krishnamurti's teachings was probably much nearer to the Buddha's eventhough he did not want to be aligned with any organised religions, including their scriptures, rituals and techniques. Steiners Anthrosophy is an other diversion that confuses seekers for true understanding of the Dharma. One should ignore these phantasies. That Theosophy still exists is truly bad. Sheer "fake spiritual shopping" and consumerism. About Krishnamurti... it is worth to have a deeper look at him...try it out if you wish so! I do not propagate him here...far from that...just tell you what I think. I still like to read stuff from him. He had a clear cut insight into reality. He was very aware of impermanence. His aversion for organized religions was caused by Theosophy because he was mentally abused by them since childhood. Actually he was a very tragic case of abduction by the powerful Colonial elites in British India. As a result he became one of the best known critics of all world religions. His analytic mind delivered very elegant and neutral descriptions about what is wrong with them. What I admire most, was his capability to criticize religious dogmatism without ever insulting his larger audience. No one ever felt hurt by his intelligent rejection of any world religion. Late Krishnamurti can still teach us a lot. His best performance was and still is, that one has to discover his teachings accidentally because he had instructed his foundation to stay out of the lime light and do not advertise his name and teachings in public ever. Bookshelves in libraries around the world keep his many books lesser visible to the eyes of seekers and one has to do some efforts to find them. I like that.
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