Annual Krishnamurti International Gathering 2011

Krishnamurti International Annual Gathering
At Stream Garden Retreat Center
2 - 6 December 2011
**Please arrive on 1 December 2011**
**Deadline of Application: 20 November 2011**
>>Download the Application Form Here<<
See the programme timetable here.

Is freedom a matter of time?
~ Life is a movement in learning ~

We must think together not what to think but how to think. And we are not concerned with theories, probabilities, suppositions, but with what is actually going on. The word 'actual' means that which is happening, happening now not only externally, outside of us but also inwardly. One can have correct examination inwardly only when we understand what is happening outwardly, because one can deceive oneself enormously examining ourselves, our attitudes, our prejudices. But if we approach it from the outward world then perhaps we shall have clear observation of ourselves. The society is created by us every human being. The society is the expression of our greed our ambition, our sense for power, violence and so on. If I may, I would like - sharing together, to talk about time, to investigate the nature of culture and tradition.

This is a serious meeting, gathering. I mean by that word 'serious', weighty, heavy - not casual. Our concern is that our society is so corrupt, so dangerously violent, and all the rest of it unless every human being, each one of us radically psychologically brings about a revolution in himself then there is no possibility of bringing about a change in the world. We are sharing together our investigation so agreement or disagreement is irrelevant. We are not dealing with opinions, ideas or speculative philosophy. We are dealing with what is actually going on in our daily life we must begin near to go very far. But most of us start with theories abstractions that are very far and therefore valueless, irrelevant. We are not concerned with philosophy, philosophy being, as it is understood now a series of suppositions, theories, concepts, conclusions. The word actually means the love of life, the love of truth.

Why have human beings throughout the world been caught up in tradition, whether it is the tradition of a day or a week or three thousand years. Why? The very word 'tradition' means, doesn't it something handed down from generation to generation. And also the word etymologically means betrayal, treason. And this tradition which is to hand over, from generation to generation certain values, certain beliefs, ideals, rituals, concepts, conclusions. This has been going on, handed down for century upon century. And like a steam-roller flattening the human being with these values conclusions and so on. And when those values, conclusions, concepts, principles and so on, have been thrown aside, as it is happening now, we are back to where we started. We are violent, greedy, anxious, insecure, uncertain, confused human beings. That's what is going on, actually. Perhaps we have more comfort, more bathrooms, and more ways of driving cars and transportations and communications and so on. But as human beings we suffer, we are envious we are violent, there is a great deal of fear, utterly insecure. The world is becoming more and more dangerous. This is all a fact.

And this tradition implies, does it not, a process of evolution from the wheel to the jet plane, there has been evolution taken many, many, many centuries from the wheel to come to the jet. And in this tradition, there is so-called culture. Culture, the word implies, to cultivate, to grow to blossom, to flower - the human mind as well as the human heart. And as human beings living in a certain tradition, have we flowered morally, perhaps intellectually we have, more or less that is we spin a lot of words, theories, principles, ideals and try to live up to them, which are all an intellectual process. Culture, as we pointed out, implies the freedom of man not to be steam-rolled by centuries of tradition and in that there can be no culture. When a mind is following tradition, rituals, all the rest of it in that there can be no possibility of human mind and human heart growing, developing, Technologically, we have advanced tremendously. That is based on the accumulation of knowledge. But morally, so-called spiritually, we are almost savages, with a lot of superstition, ideals, principles which have no meaning whatsoever. That is the state our daily life is. And we have never challenged ourselves whether it is possible to live ethically at its highest. And when one sees what is happening in the world and in ourselves that is our greatest challenge, that we each individual, each human being, cultivate in freedom. Is freedom a matter of time?
-3rd Public Talk by J. Krishnamurti at Madras, India 1979

Programme: Krishnamurti Annual International Gathering
2-6 December 2011
At Stream Garden
***Please arrive at the Stream Garden on 1 December 2011***
***Deadline of Application: 15 November 2011***
>>Download the Application Form Here<<
See the programme timetable here.

The programme will consist of showing Krishnamurti's talks and dialogues on DVD (with Thai subtitles), group discussions, walks in the forests, swimming in the river pool and taking the opportunity and space for silence.

For those attending this gathering for the first time, you may want to know that the Stream Garden is nestled in a quiet and beautiful forest with a stream (sometimes a river) flowing though the grounds. It is situated about 45 minutes drive away from the city of Hadyai, distant enough from the hustle and bustle of the city.

*See the programme timetable here.*

Cost of Gathering: We have kept the cost of the gathering to a minimum to make it affordable for everyone to participate. However, in case of anyone in difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The cost covers 5 nights of accommodation, three meals a day, fresh fruits and beverages.

Please note that the limited number of single room accommodation will be allotted on first come first serve basis and for the elderly.

For those participants wishing to stay longer than the duration of the gathering, (before or after the gathering) you will be able to do so at a normal lower rate. (See our website for details)

Single Room: 4,500 Baht
Double Room: 3,500 Baht (per person)
Dorm: 2,500 Baht per person.

Slideshow of Accommodation *If slideshow not appear, click here*

How to Get Here?

By Rail: From Bangkok (Hualampong Station) to Hatyai Railway Station: (Departure: 14.30 and Arrival: 06.30)
Price: Approx 955 Baht From Hatyai to Bangkok: (Departure: 18.15 Arrival: 09.50)

By Coach: From Bangkok to Hatyai by Super Deluxe bus (12 hours) . Contact Southern Bus Coach. Price: approx. 1200 Bahts
. From Kuala Lumpur to Hatyai: Deluxe Bus 9 hrs

By Air: Nearest Airport: Hatyai. (Direct Connection to Bangkok by low-cost airlines: Air Asia, Nok air and One Two Go. price approx 2000 Baht)

***December is a tourist season so it is advisable to book in advance. For foreign participants, we can book your train ticket from Bangkok – Hatyai, one way or return on request.

Bookings & Payments 1. Click here for the Application Form.

2. Fill in the form and return it to us by e-mail, fax or post. On receipt we will confirm your booking in accordance with your requests. Where ever otherwise, you will be informed of the change.
3. On receiving confirmation of your bookings from us, send your participation fee directly to our account by ‘line-transfer’ to reduce bank charges. If you reside outside Thailand, do not forget to mention the ‘swift code’. For the bank details and address, see below.
4. On making the line transfer. Thai participants: please send in a copy of your pay-in/deposit receipt by fax, post or let us know the receipt no. by telephone or e-mail. Foreign participants: please let us know by sending an e-mail, fax, telephone or post.
5. There will be a nominal fee (depending on the number of passengers per car/bus) for pick up and drop off from & to Hatyai airport or the train/coach station. Payment can be arranged on arrival
6. Ensure that your Gathering Participation fee includes the following: Participation fee (as per the accommodation type confirmed).
Add train- booking costs if requested (for foreign participants only).
The bank processing fee (Baht 30 for within Thailand and US$ 14 for overseas remittances) (US$1 is approximately 30 Thai Baht).
For Post Gatherings stay you need not pay now.
7. Closing date for pre-registration: 15 November 2011

Addresses:
e-mail: questfoundation@gmail.com
Address: Stream Garden Retreat Centre
P.O. Box 5 Tunglung Post Office,
T. Patong A. Hatyai,
Songkhla 90230, Thailand
Telephones: +66 (0)81 328 7132, +66 (0)74 531 115, (+66) 081 896 9635
Fax: (+66) (0)74 257 362
Bank Details:
Account Name: The Quest Foundation
Account No: 938-0-09422-1
Bank: Krung Thai Bank Public Company Ltd.
Thung Lung sub-branch
Swift Code: KRTHTHBK
Remark: Please transfer the deposit amount to our bank account to confirm the reservation. From your mail that requested the booking of the room, we will hold the reservation for 7 days while awaiting for the deposit. Thank you.

Slideshow of nature in Stream Garden. If slideshow not appear, click here

Slideshow of activity hall, library and dining room. If slideshow not appear, click here

Anveekshana Foundation/ Stream Garden P.O. Box No. 5, Tung Lung Post Office, Patong Sub-District Hadyai District, Songkhla 90230, Thailand	Tel: Fax:	+66 (0)81 328 7132 +66 (0)74 531 115 +66 (0)81 822 2110 +66 (0)81 896 9635 +66 (0)74 257 855
e-mail: questfoundation@gmail.com

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