Mind Is a Myth: Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called U.G.
Free will—its very existence is debated, but how does this apply to religion?Mind is a Myth: Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called U.G.is a skeptical manual on the debate offering one learned man's ideas on the matter. A true scholar in the field of spirituality who has studied both eastern and western religions heavily, Krishnamurti's ideas are utterly fascinating and inspiring, makingMind is a Mythis a strong pick for nonspecialist general readers with an interest in spirituality.(The Bookwatch, February 26, 2009)U.G. Krishnamurti is the Don Rickles of religion. He makes Madalyn Murray O'Hare, the infamous atheist, look pious. What we call religion, U.G. said, began somewhere along the evolutionary process when humans—unlike the rest of the animals—began feeling self-conscious and separate from nature. Humanity, he says, long ago started down the path of total annihilation and absolutely nothing can be done to save it. Have a nice day.(Don Lattin, religion editor, San Francisco Chronicle)Readers who consider themselves enlightened or on the path to such a state will both connect to and disagree with much of what Krishnamurti has to say. These readers also will be challenged and intellectually stimulated.(New Age Retailer)U. G. Krishnamurti claims that he cannot help us in our quest for enlightenment. Paradoxically, I find this refreshingly helpful. This work is an expression of U.G.'s exquisite mastery in penetrating the many illusions to be found on the spiritual path. I highly recommend it.(Jeffrey Mishlove, host of National Public Television series “Thinking Allowed”)