This book explores the complex relationship between ideas, institutions, and the people in them by examining the case of the Rishi Valley School, which is informed by the world-view of the renowned philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Focusing on the migration of Punjabis to northern Italy, particularly Emilia-Romagna, this book explores the complex mobility patterns and labor market niches occupied by these migrants. Through in-depth interviews, it reveals the uncertainties surrounding identity among youth, women, and men, highlighting their experiences and emotional connections to both their homeland and host community. The work emphasizes cultural reassertion and the dynamics of diversity in a European context, making it essential for those interested in the intricacies of migration and cultural identity.
This volume provides an understanding of J. Krishnamurti's life and his views on the human predicament in a disintegrating world, marked by conflict, divisions, wars, and climate change. It also examines his educational thought and its enormous potential for change.