Krishnamurthy Foundation India

Educates people with spirituality and generates self awareness

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About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1928

The Krishnamurti Foundation India serve those interested in understanding Krishnamurti's teachings for personal enrichment. The foundation maintains a Read moren extensive archive of his original works, including handwritten materials, books, transcripts, audio, and video recordings of talks and discussions, along with letters, photographs, and reference materials. The foundation also actively publishes the material in print and digital formats. Vasanta Vihar in Chennai serves as the Krishnamurti Foundation India's headquarters. The central focus is its accessible Study Centre, open to both campus guests and city visitors. The centre boasts an extensive collection of Krishnamurti's works, biographies, memoirs, audio, and video recordings, along with monographs, bulletins, and newsletters. Vasanta Vihar hosts periodic weekend residential retreats and public video screenings. A campus bookshop is available. For those seeking a tranquil retreat, the guest house provides accommodations for individuals and small groups for short stays, offering simple vegetarian meals. Krishnamurti Study Centres are also located in cities like Mumbai and Cuttack. These centres are very vibrant and reach out to various schools, colleges and the general public through relevant programmes and dialogues during the year.

Programs

  • The study

    The heart of Vasanta Vihar revolves around "The Study," accessible to both campus guests and visitors. An extensive collection of Krishnamurti's works, including biographies and memoirs, along with a vast assortment of audio CDs, DVDs, and MP3s are available. The library also offers select books on subjects like religion, philosophy, psychology, and science.

  • Schools

    KFI operates six schools in India dedicated to imparting education rooted in Krishnamurti's teachings. For Krishnamurti, these schools served as spaces where profound existential questions could be explored within an environment of liberty and accountability. Over time, these schools have evolved into education centers that actively engage with their surrounding communities and promote environmentally responsible practices.

  • Retreat

    The Krishnamurti Foundation India conducts retreats throughout the year. The weekend retreat, held on the last weekend of each month, is a two-day program that includes formal dialogues on a chosen theme, casual discussions, video screenings of Krishnamurti's talks and discussions, and dedicated periods for personal study, reflection, and contemplation. Guests are also encouraged to extend their stay before or after the retreat, based on their preferences.
    The half-day retreat convenes every second Sunday of the month, commencing at 9:30 AM with a Krishnamurti talk/discussion screening. This is succeeded by a dialogue session and concludes with a shared lunch. Curated retreats are intended for groups and organizations that have a need to explore certain aspects of their conditioning based on their particular area of interest. Immersion retreat is designed for individuals eager to embark on a deep introspective journey guided by Krishnamurti's teachings.

Leadership Team

  • Savandapur Palanigounder Kandaswamy

    Secretary

  • Onkar Ramachandra Rao

    Member

  • Alok Mathur

    Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    47AA545296

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2021/0287240

  • FCRA

    075900274

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society