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OverviewAn award-winning author's uncompromising and brutally honest inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. Offers a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group Acclaimed author David Kherdian tells us the inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. He describes his interaction with the hierarchy of various groups involved in the Work and tells the inspiring story of his own awakening that will resonate deeply with anyone involved in disciplined spiritual practice. Drawing on his own decades of intense study and application of Gurdjieff's philosophy, Kherdian offers us a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David KherdianPublisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9780892816736ISBN 10: 0892816732 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 07 December 1999 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPrologue I The Gurdjieff Foundation II The Gurdjieff Work Afterword After the Afterword GlossaryReviewsLively, personal and intense . . . a thoughtful book . . . honest and penetrating. -- Gnosis One of the very best accounts I've read of actually being a member of a Gurdjieff group. Author InformationDavid Kherdian is the author of over 30 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. His book The Road From Home was nominated for the National Book Award, and he has also won the Newbery Honor Book Award, The Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, The Jane Addams Peace Award, and the Friends of American Writers Award. He lives in California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |