In Search of Being

Over a century ago in Russia, G. I. Gurdjieff introduced a spiritual teaching centered on conscious evolution—a path to gnosis, or "knowledge of being," rooted in ancient traditions. His early talks in Europe were recorded in chronological fragments by his close followers, P. D. Ouspensky and Jeanne de Salzmann. Now, these teachings are presented as a comprehensive whole, addressing various topics such as states of consciousness, self-study methods, group spiritual work, cosmic laws, and the universal symbol of the Enneagram.

Gurdjieff acknowledged traditional religious practices, categorizing them into three “ways”: the Way of the Fakir, focusing on physical mastery; the Way of the Monk, centered on faith and emotion; and the Way of the Yogi, which emphasizes mental development. He proposed a “Fourth Way” that synthesizes these aspects into a unified path of self-knowledge. The principles outlined in his teachings encourage individuals to seek and verify an awakened level of being for themselves.

288 pages

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