Jiddu Krishnamurti giving a lecture in the Oak Grove, 1930s
Ojai, California
Courtesy of Krishnamurti Foundation of America, 23065-KFA-P
As a child, Jiddu Krishnamurti was chosen by leaders of the Theosophical Society to be the next World Teacher – a spiritual body who occasionally appeared on Earth to guide humankind. Later in life, he rejected this role and the Theosophists. Krishnamurti developed his own teachings and captivated audiences with his lectures, covering such topics as psychology, the mind, and human relationships.