Jiddu Krishnamurti was an influential philosopher, writer, and speaker of the 20th century. Krishnamurti did not adhere to a specific religious tradition, but taught a philosophy which transcends man-made systems and patterns of thought. In his works Krishnamurti addressed the problems of everyday life, including the source of fear, liberation from suffering, and man's search for the eternal. In Krishnamurti: The Essential Collection, topics include meditation, beyond fear, understanding the human condition, and how to improve consciousness of all mankind.