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Dec 20, 2011 5:40:03 GMT -6
Post by Book to begin with on Dec 20, 2011 5:40:03 GMT -6
Decided to begin reading Gurdjieff and the second i did that i remembered that i got "Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson" as a gift some years ago and had forgotten about it straight away. The question is: is this a good book to begin with?
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Dec 20, 2011 5:43:52 GMT -6
Post by noxul on Dec 20, 2011 5:43:52 GMT -6
Sorry, this is my post above, forgot to log in
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Dec 20, 2011 9:15:30 GMT -6
Post by I AM the Way on Dec 20, 2011 9:15:30 GMT -6
Well, it's a starting point. Although, I don't think Beelzebub's Tales is a clear explanation of Gurdjieff's teaching. Feel free to try, but if you feel overwhelmed, don't give up on the Work.
We wouldn't even be talking about the Fourth Way today if it weren't for Ouspensky. I believe his books are the best way to begin, which is ironic because Ouspensky's account of the Work is always colored by Gurdjieff's interpretation.
For a short breakdown of the Work, I'd start with "The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution". For a bit of history regarding the Work and the men who shaped it, I'd go with In Search of the Miraculous. For a nuts and bolts Q&A between students and Master, I recommend The Fourth Way.
After reading those, I and other Cultists would be happy to suggest subsequent selections.
Awake!
Venger As'Nas Satanis Ipsissimus Cult of Cthulhu
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Dec 20, 2011 10:04:12 GMT -6
Post by noxul on Dec 20, 2011 10:04:12 GMT -6
Thank you very much! Ill get on Adlibris right away.
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