Classical Spirituality in Contemporary America: The Confluence and Contribution of G.I. Gurdjieff and Sufism
G.I. Gurdjieff (d. 1949) remains an important, if controversial, figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. Born in the culturally diverse region of the Caucasus, Gurdjieff traveled in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in search of practical spiritual knowledge. Though oftentimes allusive, ref...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Livre |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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London
Continuum International Publishing
2012
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| Dans: | Année: 2012 |
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Gurdjieff, Georges Ivanovitch ; 1872-1949
B Fourth Way (Occultism) ; United States B Fourth Way (Occultism) ; Relations ; Sufism B Electronic books B Sufism ; Relations ; Fourth Way (Occultism) |
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| Résumé: | G.I. Gurdjieff (d. 1949) remains an important, if controversial, figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. Born in the culturally diverse region of the Caucasus, Gurdjieff traveled in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in search of practical spiritual knowledge. Though oftentimes allusive, references to Sufi teachings and characters take a prominent position in Gurdjieffs work and writings. Since his death, a discourse on Gurdjieff and Sufism has developed through the contributions as well as critiques of his students and interlocutors. J.G. Bennett began an experimental Fourth Way schoo |
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| ISBN: | 1280576553 |