Krishnamurti speaks of a meditation vastly different from the conventional practices that rely on deliberate effort, willpower, or determination. Traditional meditation, pursued for generations, often involves striving toward goals such as enlightenment, driven by rewards or fear of punishment. Yet, such efforts may inadvertently dull the mind rather than awaken it.

Instead, Krishnamurti proposes a meditation free from measurement, free from the urge to compare, evaluate, or achieve. He cautions against the notion of “becoming enlightened,” labeling it as a detrimental concept, as it imposes conditions of reward and punishment, turning meditation into another ambition-driven activity.

True meditation, he suggests, arises in a state of profound silence—a silence untouched by purposeful or deliberate action. This silence cannot be forced; rather, it emerges naturally from a mind fully attentive to the present moment. Meditation, therefore, is the gentle art of giving complete attention to every aspect of daily living: how we speak, how we eat, how we move, how we dress. In cultivating such careful observation, we do not merely become sensitive—we realize our innate sensitivity. Attention itself brings heightened awareness, clarity, and a quiet yet vibrant presence.

Through this non-comparative and non-measured approach, meditation becomes an expression of pure awareness and beauty. The act of simply observing, listening, and experiencing without judgment or desire opens the door to an authentic, profoundly enriching meditation that transforms every moment into an encounter with beauty and truth. Meditation always is, the issness is enough! It is the ultimate state of being aware. Being aware of all which rises in your field of consciousness. Only when you are in the state of attention you are. Shunyam Adhibhu