Views from the Real World by G. I. Gurdjieff

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“Views from the Real World: Early Talks of Gurdjieff” is a book compiled from the transcripts of talks given by George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a mystic, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the spiritual movement known as the Fourth Way. The book was edited and compiled by Jeanne de Salzmann, one of Gurdjieff’s closest pupils, and published in 1973.

Gurdjieff’s teachings encompass a blend of spiritual, philosophical, and psychological ideas aimed at guiding individuals toward self-awareness and self-transformation. “Views from the Real World” offers readers a glimpse into Gurdjieff’s early oral teachings, providing insights into his perspectives on various topics related to the spiritual path.

The talks cover a range of subjects, including self-observation, the nature of man, the importance of conscious effort, and the idea of awakening to a higher level of consciousness. Gurdjieff often used allegorical stories, anecdotes, and practical exercises to convey his teachings.