Who is Georges Gurdjieff? What is the Fourth Way?
Explore with me the teachings of Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a mystic, philosopher, and spiritual teacher. His unique approach challenges conventional spirituality and guides followers toward profound personal transformation.
What to Expect in This Video:
* Introduction to Georges Gurdjieff: Discover the life of Gurdjieff and the formative experiences that led him to develop the Fourth Way.
* The Fourth Way Explained: Learn how the Fourth Way differs from traditional spiritual paths by integrating spiritual growth with ordinary life.
* Gurdjieff’s Cosmology: Unravel the complex ideas about the universe’s structure, including the Ray of Creation and the Law of Three.
* Key Practices and Concepts: Gurdjieff’s practices like self-remembering, the Movements, his views on the mechanical nature of ‘sleep,’ and the vital role of intentional suffering and conscious labor in personal transformation.
* Literary Contributions: Gurdjieff’s key writings, including “Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson” and “Meetings with Remarkable Men,” which shape our understanding of his teachings.
* Discussion and Legacy: Reflect on how Gurdjieff’s methods are perceived today and their impact on modern spiritual practices.
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REFERENCES
Azize, J. (2012). Gurdjieff’s Sacred Dances and Movements. In Handbook of New Religions and Cultural Production (pp. 297-330).
Azize, J. (2019). An overview of Gurdjieff’s ideas. In Gurdjieff: Mysticism, Contemplation, and Exercises. Oxford Academic.
Nicholls-Parker, J. (2014). Self-remembering: Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff (1870-1949) & his legacy. Victoria University of Wellington.
Sutcliffe, S. J., & Willmett, J. P. (2020). ‘The Work’: The teachings of G. I. Gurdjieff and P. D. Ouspensky in Russia and beyond. In C. Emerson, G. Pattison, & R. A. Poole (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Russian Religious Thought. Oxford University Press.
00:00 Introduction: Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way
02:35 Key Literary Works
04:58 The Nature of the Fourth Way
05:42 Self-Remembering
06:17 Gurdjieff’s Cosmology
07:09 Gurdjieff’s Esoteric Practices
07:30 The Movements or Sacred Dances
08:23 Music and Its Esoteric Significance
09:02 Group Work and Meetings
09:51 Key Philosophical Concepts in Gurdjieff’s Teachings
10:03 The Concept of ‘Sleep’ and Mechanical Living
10:41 Intentional Suffering and Conscious Labour
11:05 Legacy and Influence
11:57 Summary of Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff’s life and work
13:41 Support Angela’s Symposium
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Published on May 12, 2024
