This book was written to explain, as clearly and concisely as possible, how to discover meaning in Gurdjieff's masterpiece. The majority of readers of Beelzebub's Tales find it very difficult to read and many abandon the book as a consequence - perhaps not having appreciated that Gurdjieff spent more time writing this book than he did doing anything else. (The record indicates that the book took 7 years to write and involved a team of many people in addition to Gurdjieff himself to get to a "first draft" in 1931. After than Gurdjieff spent a further 18 years refining the book, which was eventually published following his death in 1949.) Clearly, if he did want the book to be read, he would not have devoted many years to writing it. Nevertheless he wrote it in such a way that very significant effort would be required to read it. The reader's problem is that this book cannot be read in the normal way. To Fathom The Gist was written to help the sincere reader of The Tales to improve their ability to read the book.

To Fathom the Gist: Volume 1 - Approaches to the Writings of G. I. Gurdjieff

Politics & Social Sciences

Bloor, Robin

Philosophy

Karnak Press

The first volume of To Fathom the Gist provided techniques for reading and better comprehending the content of Gurdjieff's masterpiece. The second volume goes much further in its explanation and demonstration of these techniques. It examines in depth how Gurdjieff wrote Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, pursuing the idea that "if we know how he wrote the book, we will be better able to read and understand it." And it then proceeds to examine and discuss the three ways of reading the book that Gurdjieff describes and recommends. It gradually becomes clear that Gurdjieff provided extensive advice on how to read his book. The simple fact is that the reader usually ignores such advice, or fails to even see that it is provided. It gradually becomes clear that most of us need to learn how to read this book effectively. Remarkable though it may seem, we really do not know how to read well - and in order to truly appreciate The Tales we need to have that skill.In the course of the author's discussion and analysis of reading technique, insights into the meaning of different chapters or sections of Gurdjieff's book come into focus and are revealed, often as demonstrative examples and sometimes simply as incidental side notes.This volume also provides original perspectives on The Tales by examining the 1931 Manuscript (the earliest edition of The Tales) and comparing it to Gurdjieff's final version. In some areas of the book, the differences are revealing. And, it proceeds further to analyze the 1992 revision of The Tales in depth, providing what is likely to become the definitive analysis of that version of The Tales.Finally, the book investigates the Arch-absurd; Beelzebub's assertion that our Sun neither lights nor heats. The meaning of this assertion is examined in depth.

To Fathom the Gist: Volume II the Arch-Absurd

The third book in this series offers practical and illuminating insights into how to fathom the gist of Gurdjieff's masterpiece. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the first half of The Arousing of Thought, the first chapter of the book. It explains, applies and illustrates the array of techniques described by the author in the first two books of the series. Why does The Tales have two titles? Why is the "ALL" on the original cover of the book capitalized? Who were the Ancient Toulousites? Exactly what is that crazy lame goat, or the midwife's lozenge of cocaine for that matter? The suggested answers that this book provides are intriguing.?But perhaps of greater value to the reader is the author's explanation of Gurdjieff's grammar of associations-the grammar he employed to write the book in his "ignorance" of the "bon ton literary language of the intelligentsia."

To Fathom The Gist Volume III: The Arousing of Thought

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

The Search For Meaning and The Mystery of Consciousness: A Psychologist's Journey Through Gurdjieff and Jung

The book is aimed at the general reader who has an interest in psychology, and particularly their own psychology. It discusses sophisticated concepts in simple terms, as its author explores the mystery of consciousness, punctuating it with anecdotes from his own experience as a psychotherapist and from his own life.

Unknown, Author

This book examines the burning existential questions of meaning and the mystery of consciousness from a scientific and psychological perspective. It is authored by a seasoned psychotherapist, whose career was inspired both by the famed analyst C. G. Jung and the mystic G. I Gurdjieff. However it does not have the character of scientific discourse-it is more a personal odyssey through the author's world, stretching back to his earliest years, spanning his professional career and dipping into the recent events of his life. It is peppered with compelling personal experiences, psychological insights and spiritual discoveries. It draws a map of the invisible reality that governs our lives, shapes our nature and perhaps determines our fate.The author does not regard Science and Spirituality as conflicting perspectives, but as complementary views of a common reality, each looking at different sides of the same equation. He has no doubt that the two can be reconciled by direct experience of a higher quality of awareness-one which can look simultaneously towards the World without and the World within. In his words, "Moving in this direction can lead to an experience of oneself as part of the Universe, and the Universe as a reflection of oneself. When this happens, there may appear a profound sense of participation in the mystery of existence through a Consciousness that seeks to know Itself and Its purpose in existing."

Aronson, Stephen

Gurdjieff clearly wanted his pupils to try to understand Objective Science. He left two accounts of it. One adorns the pages of In Search of the Miraculous; the other merges itself into the text of Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson. He described its study as a necessity - one of five obligolnian strivings. And yet, most books about The Work steer clear of the topic.\nThis book moves in the opposite direction. It grasps the nettle-exploring the principles of Objective Science and explaining why it cannot be reconciled with Modern Science in its current form. It then proceeds to provide a clear description of the fundamentals of Objective Science: 
What are its methods? 
What does the Ray of Creation signify or imply? 
What are the Hydrogens and how are they derived? 
What are the implications of the Trogoautoegocrat? 
How are the elements formed? 
How does evolution happen? 
What is plasma and what is its role in the life of the whole cosmos? 
How do new planets form? Is the Moon really growing? 
Is the Earth itself growing? 
What is Man's place in the cosmos and how can we use the Step Diagram (see the front cover) to understand that? 
Is humanity really food for the Moon? 
If so, how? 
The author accompanies you on a journey of revelation. It's an intellectual adventure and a wild conceptual ride.

Gurdjieff's Hydrogens

Bloor, Robin J

Quotations from the Gurdjieff Work is a thought-provoking collection of over 1200 unique quotations that offer deep insights into the teachings and philosophy commonly known as The Gurdjieff Work. Gurdjieff was a spiritual teacher who developed a complex system of ideas and practices aimed at helping individuals attain a greater level of self-awareness and a deeper understanding of the nature of existence. 
In this book, you'll find a wide range of quotations that cover a variety of topics, including self-knowledge, consciousness, how to approach The Work, aspects of Gurdjieff's objective science, and the meaning of man's existence. Each quotation has been carefully selected for its clarity, depth, and ability to inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and their personal work. Aside from Gurdjieff, there are chapters of aphorisms, sayings and epigrams from A. R. Orage, C. S. Nott, P.D. Ouspensky, Jeanne de Salzmann, Maurice Nicoll, Jane Heap and Rodney Collin, sourced either from their writings or from accounts of people who knew them. It also includes quotations (usually of Gurdjieff himself) from the writings of A. L. Staveley, Rina Hands, Katheryn Hulme, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Bernard Metz, Fritz Peters, Loise March, Henri Tracol, Henriette Lannes, J G Bennet and Michel Conge. It devotes a whole chapter that provides all the quotations from Mullah Nassr Eddin - not just those that are to be found in Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, but also those from The 1931 Manuscript and Meetings With Remarkable Men. 
Whether you're a longtime student of the Gurdjieff Work or simply interested in exploring new ideas and perspectives, this book is sure to stimulate your mind and encourage you to dive deeper into the mysteries of human consciousness and existence. It is destined to become a natural part of any spiritual library or collection.

Sayings From The Gurdjieff Work

This book is a teaching guide to the Gurdjieff Movements, which are a form of Sacred Dance that were choreographed by George Ivanovich Gurdjieff although a few of them may simply be taken from temple dances that are performed in temples and monasteries in various papers of Central Asia. Nella Liska, the author of the book, is widely recognized as the foremost teacher of The Gurdjieff Movements in North America. The book will be invaluable to Movements Teachers and students across the world.

Sacred Dances: The Gurdjieff Movements

Liska, Nella D

Rodney Collin is a key figure in the history of esoteric thought and the Fourth Way tradition, best known for his seminal works, The Theory of Celestial Influence and The Theory of Eternal Life. A dedicated pupil of the renowned mystic Peter Ouspensky, Collin's unique contribution to the Gurdjieff Work has had a lasting impact. Nevertheless, little is known about his early life, the time he spent with Ouspensky, and his group work - up to his mysterious death in Cuzco, Peru, at the young age of 47.\nThis ground-breaking biography provides a wealth of such information, most of it previously unpublished, including his close relationship to Ouspensky and a detailed account of the activities and events leading up to Ouspensky's death. It proceeds to describe the years that followed, Collin's migration to Mexico and his group activities there - also his extensive search for historical traces of The Work and his various other books and pamphlets.\nOffering a rare and intimate portrait of Collin's personal quest, remarkable intellect, and unwavering spiritual convictions, this meticulously researched book delves into the hidden world of a genuine seeker of the truth.\nIt also includes a previously unpublished Programme of Study that Rodney Collin created for his Mexico Group. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of esoteric thought, the Fourth Way, and the extraordinary life of one of its most influential proponents. Engaging and meticulously researched, this biography invites you to embark on a captivating exploration of Rodney Collin's life and legacy.

Rodney Collin: a man who wished to do something with his life

Tonne, Terje

Biographies & Memoirs

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To Fathom the Gist: Volume 1 - Approaches to the Writings of G. I. Gurdjieff

To Fathom the Gist: Volume II the Arch-Absurd

To Fathom The Gist Volume III: The Arousing of Thought

The Search For Meaning and The Mystery of Consciousness: A Psychologist's Journey Through Gurdjieff and Jung

The Search For Meaning and The Mystery of Consciousness: A Psychologist's Journey Through Gurdjieff and Jung

Gurdjieff's Hydrogens

The Search For Meaning and The Mystery of Consciousness: A Psychologist's Journey Through Gurdjieff and Jung

Sayings From The Gurdjieff Work

Sacred Dances: The Gurdjieff Movements

Rodney Collin: a man who wished to do something with his life