Jiddu Krishnamurti was an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer. In his early life, he was raised to be the new World Teacher, an advanced spiritual position in the theosophical tradition, but later rejected this mantle and distanced himself from the related movement. He spent the rest of his life travelling the world speaking to large and small groups, as well as individuals. He emphasized topics such as choiceless awareness, psychological inquiry, and freedom from the need for any religious, spiritual or cultural authority.
