Has anyone here studied Gurdjieff's teachings? (followers)

[arcanum]

Just curious to know if there are any other forumites who have at least read some Gurdjieff or related fourth way material?

[Caladan]

I have read his colorful book Beelzebub's tales to his grandson.
it is an enjoyable cosmic kind of book. but I have never taken part in one of Gurdjieff 's workshops.

[arcanum]

Originally Posted by Caladan

I have read his colorful book Beelzebub's tales to his grandson.
it is an enjoyable cosmic kind of book. but I have never taken part in one of Gurdjieff 's workshops.

ah a very difficult book.the funny thing is your not going to get a concise overview of his system from Gurdjieff's own writings but rather from his pupils.arguably the best book of the complete system was written by his chief pupil Ouspensky and that book would be "In search of the miraculous".That is the book to read ,Where ouspensky chronicles his time spent studying and traveling with gurdjieff and outlines the system and teaching in complete form.

[Caladan]

Originally Posted by arcanum

ah a very difficult book.the funny thing is your not going to get a concise overview of his system from Gurdjieff's own writings but rather from his pupils.arguably the best book of the complete system was written by his chief pupil Ouspensky and that book would be "In search of the miraculous".That is the book to read ,Where ouspensky chronicles his time spent studying and traveling with gurdjieff and outlines the system in complete form.

You might be right. yet so much to read.. so little time.

[Troublemane]

Its always the followers who define the master isnt it? Those who come later, always have it all figured out, in a neat system. e.g., Paul, al-Wahhab, Ezra the scribe.

[zenzero]

Friend arcanum,
Once again, welcome to RF.
Though have downloaded 2 of his books but could not get down to read them.
Surely Gurdjieff' was an enlightened man.
Love & rgds

[zenzero]

Friend arcanum,
Once again, welcome to RF.
Though have downloaded 2 of his books but could not get down to read them.
Surely Gurdjieff' was an enlightened man.
Love & rgds

[ericoh2]

Originally Posted by arcanum

Just curious to know if there are any other forumites who have at least read some Gurdjieff or related fourth way material?

I have read a lot about Gurdjieff and his teachings. For me he has been one of the most significant spiritual teachers that I've come across. He had a very unique approach and really gave tremendous insight into the nature of humanity. I'm kind of surprised he is not brought up more often in this forum.

[zenzero]

Friend ericoh2,

I have read a lot about Gurdjieff and his teachings. For me he has been one of the most significant spiritual teachers that I've come across. He had a very unique approach and really gave tremendous insight into the nature of humanity. I'm kind of surprised he is not brought up more often in this forum.

Kindly take this opportunity to discuss it and share your knowledge about Gurdjieff with everyone HERE-NOW!

Love & rgds

[Mr Cheese]

I second that...beyond a wiki search I have only really heard the name...

G. I. Gurdjieff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

how accurate would this be, anyone?

I do like the fact he called Crowley dirty ha ha....

but sounds like he may not have been all that different