The Inner Journey

The Gurdjieff tradition, commonly referred to as "The Work,1; describes people7;s daily lives as completely mechanical, conducted asleep. Gurdjieff's intent, as with many sacred traditions, was literally to aid in one's awakening. The tools for doing this are many but integrated. The various methods of "The Work" are intended to specifically integrate a person7;s physical, emotional, and intellectual centers into a fourth way of consciousness. Like Zen, this tradition has been an oral one emphasizing the relationship of teacher to student. But there have also been extensive writings on this tradition, and "The Inner Journey" collects some of the best of these in the form of essays, interviews, and fables. To expand readers7; experience and understanding of both Gurdjieff's life and his teachings, the book is bundled with the feature film "Meetings with Remarkable Men," Peter Brook7;s critically acclaimed adaptation of the early years of Gurdjieff7;s search for meaning.Needleman, Jacob is the author of 'The Inner Journey', published 2008 under ISBN 9781596750210 and ISBN 1596750219.