| G.I. Gurdjieff (1872 - 1949) |  |
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 Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff was a Greek-Armenian mystic and spiritual teacher. In his early days, he gained public recognition as a teacher of sacred dance. Later, he established a school for spiritual development called the Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man. He was seen by many as a spiritual master, a human being fully awake or enlightened. The Gurdjieff’ tradition is commonly referred to as “The Work”. It describes people’s lives as mechanical and his intent was to waken people to themselves. The various methods are intended to integrate a person physically, emotionally, and intellectually into a fourth way of consciousness. Gurdjieff said of his teaching, “I teach people how to listen to themselves. Being present requires work over time.” During his life, he wrote a number of books, but he is probably best known through the published work of his pupils. His teachings today are continued by various groups, under the supervision of the Gurdjieff Foundation which has regional offices in New York, London, and Paris. |
| Date of Birth: 13 Jan, 1872
Location: France
State: Paris |
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