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 Hume, 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 Nass 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.
Author Biography:
Robin Bloor, a distinguished writer, consultant, and blogger in the computer industry, was born in 1951 in Liverpool, UK. After obtaining a BSc in Mathematics at Nottingham University, he embarked on a successful career in the computer industry, initially as a software developer before progressing to a consultant, author, and blogger. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, in the USA, where he leads a group known as The Austin Gurdjieff Society.In 1988, Bloor met Rina Hands, a former associate of J.G. Bennett, a student of Peter Ouspensky, and later, a pupil of George Gurdjieff. Rina was an exceptional movements teacher and an inspirational group leader who led groups in London and Bradford, in conjunction with Rosemary Nott. Bloor became her pupil and was profoundly influenced by her teachings. Sadly, Rina passed away in 1994 and is buried next to Jane Heap in a cemetery in North London.Drawing from his extensive knowledge of the Work, Bloor leads The Austin Gurdjieff Society and produces a monthly newsletter, The Lost Herald. He also runs ToFathomTheGist.com, a website dedicated to exploring the teachings of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky. In addition, Bloor organizes online study groups to examine Gurdjieff's writings and Objective Science, as expounded by Ouspensky in "In Search of The Miraculous" and by Gurdjieff himself in "The Tales."Bloor is a prolific author who has written or edited eight books on the Work, including the present volume. Further details of his other books are available on the following pages. With his passion and dedication to the Work, Bloor continues to inspire and guide others on their spiritual journeys.
