Gurdjieff

johnscot · 10-11-2005, 10:00 AM

Gurdjieff chrystalised many 'comparative spirituality' Truths into a working system for the modern west. A synthesis of east and west!

BabyRider · 10-11-2005, 10:02 AM

I don't have the slightest idea what all that means, but welcome to FG anyway!

10-11-2005, 10:08 AM

Er! ...care to elucidate ? We'd like to join in if possible. The idea of a discussion is for 2 or more people to converse. We can hardly be expected to make a contribution if we dont know what you're talking about

johnscot · 10-11-2005, 10:11 AM

Hi Babyrider

thanks

check out 'In Search of the Miraculous' by P.D. Ouspenski. It's the best introduction to the work of Gurdjieff

BabyRider · 10-11-2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnscot

Hi Babyrider

thanks

check out 'In Search of the Miraculous' by P.D. Ouspenski. It's the best introduction to the work of Gurdjieff

I'm more of a Stephen King gal, myself. My point, like Arnold's, was to get you to expand a bit on your topic. We can't very well discuss anything if we don't know something about it. Or are you just pushing a book?

johnscot · 10-11-2005, 10:21 AM

OOps sorry ArnoldLayne, just sussed that was from you, not babyrider. Only joined today so finding my way around. Anyway, one image Gurdjieff presented was that of the human being being a 3 brained animal i.e. mind (menal); heart (emotional); body (physical). 'WE ARE ASLEEP!', he stated. He likened us, as individuals, to a stationary carriage (the body), with horses in front (emotions), a footman at the back (mind) . . . but there is no passenger (real/higher self) with the vast majority of people. This means that the journey to be undertaken is completely unknown to that majority. The passenger is the only real master. Does that help

chonsigirl · 10-11-2005, 10:26 AM

Well, I like sophist type of topics......................................

Welcome to FG!

johnscot · 10-11-2005, 10:30 AM

Thanks Chonsigirl. Hi

Wolverine · 10-11-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BabyRider

I'm more of a Stephen King gal, myself. My point, like Arnold's, was to get you to expand a bit on your topic. We can't very well discuss anything if we don't know something about it. Or are you just pushing a book?

now i'm in trouble.
bad-a55 biker babe AND a fan of King.
holy crap. I have to sit down. feeling light headed.

Accountable · 10-11-2005, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnscot

OOps sorry ArnoldLayne, just sussed that was from you, not babyrider. Only joined today so finding my way around. Anyway, one image Gurdjieff presented was that of the human being being a 3 brained animal i.e. mind (menal); heart (emotional); body (physical). 'WE ARE ASLEEP!', he stated. He likened us, as individuals, to a stationary carriage (the body), with horses in front (emotions), a footman at the back (mind) . . . but there is no passenger (real/higher self) with the vast majority of people. This means that the journey to be undertaken is completely unknown to that majority. The passenger is the only real master. Does that help

Where does free will come in?

10-11-2005, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnscot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 33	Gurdjieff Gurdjieff chrystalised many 'comparative spirituality' Truths into a working system for the modern west. A synthesis of east and west!
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10-11-2005, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
BabyRider Missin and LOVIN Bullet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My own private Hell Posts: 10,061	Re: Gurdjieff I don't have the slightest idea what all that means, but welcome to FG anyway! __________________ I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price. ~Darrel Worley~ Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN????? We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
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10-11-2005, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
ArnoldLayne Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurdjieff Er! ...care to elucidate ? We'd like to join in if possible. The idea of a discussion is for 2 or more people to converse. We can hardly be expected to make a contribution if we dont know what you're talking about

10-11-2005, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnscot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 33	Re: Gurdjieff Hi Babyrider thanks check out 'In Search of the Miraculous' by P.D. Ouspenski. It's the best introduction to the work of Gurdjieff
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10-11-2005, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnscot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 33	Re: Gurdjieff OOps sorry ArnoldLayne, just sussed that was from you, not babyrider. Only joined today so finding my way around. Anyway, one image Gurdjieff presented was that of the human being being a 3 brained animal i.e. mind (menal); heart (emotional); body (physical). 'WE ARE ASLEEP!', he stated. He likened us, as individuals, to a stationary carriage (the body), with horses in front (emotions), a footman at the back (mind) . . . but there is no passenger (real/higher self) with the vast majority of people. This means that the journey to be undertaken is completely unknown to that majority. The passenger is the only real master. Does that help
Local Time: 04:36 PM Local Date: 03-18-2010

10-11-2005, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 32,060	Re: Gurdjieff Well, I like sophist type of topics...................................... Welcome to FG!
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10-11-2005, 10:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnscot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 33	Re: preference Thanks Chonsigirl. Hi
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