Gnosis, Exoteric Cycle: Study and Commentaries on the Esoteric Tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy (Vol 1)

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Summary: An undiscovered classic of extraordinary significance
Review: G.I. Gurdjieff often stated that the basis of his teaching was esoteric Christianity. In GNOSIS, Boris Mouravieff reveals that this Tradition is found in its complete form in Greece and Russia, transmitted by the "Great Esoteric Brotherhood." The author informs us that this ancient Tradition in which is found all of the Fourth Way's ideas, diagrams, cosmologies, and exercises, comes from the heart of Eastern Christianity. Anyone long-studied in these ideas will recognize that this book expresses the very essence of the teaching. Mouravieff, who knew both Gurdjieff and Ouspensky before their appearance in western Europe, presents an astonishing display of brilliant and profound wisdom. There is no denying the authoritative atmosphere which radiates from every page. These volumes will require all who seek awakening to reconsider in a new light the great legacy left us by Gurdjieff.

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Summary: Subtle and Peculiar Wisdom from within
Review: I know of no equivalent discussion of philosophicaland or metaphysical matters. This first book aloneis worthy of several years of study and practice. This book is like a finger pointing at the moon - I remember trying to show a cat where something was by pointing. The cat just sniffed my finger.