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In Search of the Miraculous
by PD Ouspensky
This book was originally titled "Fragments of an Unknown Teaching” and reads almost like a travelogue. Except rather than exploring an exotic country — it recounts Pytor Ouspensky's first meeting with the Armenian mystic George Gurdjieff in St. Petersberg in 1915 during the height of the First World War. It then explores his growing relationship with Gurdjieff — as Gurdjieff slowly unveils the major fragments of the ancient mystical teaching he brought to the west. It is the most accessible and comprehensive book on these teachings and continues to influence many people today.
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The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution
by PD Ouspensky
This book originally started out as a series of five introductory lectures given by the Russian writer and intellectual PD Ouspensky to those interested in learning more about the mystical teachings he popularized in the 1920's. As such, they provide a clear and concise introduction to the Fourth Way Teachings of George Gurdjieff.
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Views From the Real World
by GI Gurdjieff
While George Gurdjieff is listed as the author of this book, it was actually compiled by his students after his death in Paris in 1949 and is based on their recollection of various lectures and talks he gave. When read along with PD Ouspensky's "In Search of the Miraculous" it gives the reader a thorough introduction into these ancient mystical teachings that had a profound influence on the whole 'New Age' and 'Human Potential' movement that came out of California in the 1960's and 70s..
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Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson
by GI Gurdjieff
This is an allegorical novel written over a 25-year period by the Armenian mystic George Gurdjieff. It was designed to be the main way to study the ancient mystical teachings he brought to the west. Gurdjieff said that his intention was to “bury the bone so deep that the dogs have to scratch for it” making this an almost impenetrable book that has a profound impact on the subconscious mind. It is the tale of a highly evolved being named “Beelzebub” as he travels on a space ship recounting his adventures of the time he was banished to our solar system. It covers the entire history of our planet and the strange behaviours and customs of our peculiar species. It was intended to be a very difficult book to read and requires great effort and attention.
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Meetings With Remarkable Men
by GI Gurdjieff
Turned into a major motion picture by Peter Brook that starred English actor Terence Stamp — this book recounts George Gurdjieff's association with a group of mystical explorers called "Seekers of Truth" as they attempted to piece together the lost teachings of an ancient civilization at the end of the 19th century. This book is generally regarded more as a metaphor than an historical document.
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Paris Wartime Meetings
by GI Gurdjieff
This a a transcript of a series of thirty-two group meeting conducted by George Gurdjieff in his apartment at 6 Rue des Colonels-Renard in Paris, beginning in 1938 and continuing throughout the Nazi-occupation during the Second World War. It provides great insight into this remarkable man and the teachings he introduced into the west.
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My Journey With a Mystic
by Fritz Peters
Fritz Peter's magical and enchanting book: "Boyhood With Gurdjieff" with the addition his later reflections on George Gurdjieff and the Gurdjieff Teachings..
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