Original sentence: After publically renouncing the fame and messiah status he had gained as being proclaimed the new incarnation of the Maitreya Buddha by the Theosophical Society, he traveled all over the world speaking and writing to audiences.As such, he attempted to transcend all man-made boundaries of religion, nationality, ideology, and sectarian thinking in his works.Krishnamurti, (May 12, 1895–February 17, 1986) was a well-known writer and speaker on fundamental ethical, philosophical and spiritual subjects.Refusing to play the role of a guru himself, he urged his listeners to look at the basic questions of human existence with honesty, persistence, and an open mind.Though he dealt with contemporary issues, his answers were rooted in the view that the problems he addressed (and subsequentely their solutions) were not new to society
Edited sentence: After publically renouncing, at the age of 34, the fame and messiah status he had gained after having been proclaimed the new incarnation of the Maitreya Buddha by the Theosophical Society, he spent the rest of his life traveling the world pointing out to people the need to radically transform themselves.His teachings are regarded as transcending all man-made boundaries of religion, nationality, ideology, and sectarian thinking.Krishnamurti, (May 12, 1895–February 17, 1986) was a well-known writer and speaker on fundamental philosophical and spiritual subjects.Refusing to play the role of guru himself, he urged his listeners to look at the basic questions of their existence with honesty, persistence, and an open mind.Though he dealt with contemporary issues, his answers were rooted in the view that the fundamental problems he addressed (and subsequently their solutions) were not new to society