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G.I. Gurdjieff (d. 1949) remains an important, if controversial,
figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. Born in the
culturally diverse region of the Caucasus, Gurdjieff traveled in
Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in search of practical spiritual
knowledge. Though oftentimes allusive, references to Sufi teachings
and characters take a prominent position in Gurdjieff's work and
writings. Since his death, a discourse on Gurdjieff and Sufism has
developed through the contributions as well as critiques of his
students and interlocutors. J.G. Bennett began an experimental
'Fourth Way' school in England in the 1970s which included the
introduction of Sufi practices and teachings. In America this
discourse has further expanded through the collaboration and
engagement of contemporary Sufi teachers. This work does not simply
demonstrate the influence of Gurdjieff and his ideas, but
approaches the specific discourse on and about Gurdjieff and Sufism
in the context of contemporary religious and spiritual teachings,
particularly in the United States, and highlights some of the
adaptive, boundary-crossing, and hybrid features that have led to
the continuing influence of Sufism.
G.I. Gurdjieff (d. 1949) remains an important, if controversial,
figure in early 20th-century Western Esoteric thought. Born in the
culturally diverse region of the Caucasus, Gurdjieff traveled in
Asia, Africa, and elsewhere in search of practical spiritual
knowledge. Though oftentimes allusive, references to Sufi teachings
and characters take a prominent position in Gurdjieff's work and
writings. Since his death, a discourse on Gurdjieff and Sufism has
developed through the contributions as well as critiques of his
students and interlocutors. J.G. Bennett began an experimental
Fourth Way' school in England in the 1970s which included the
introduction of Sufi practices and teachings. In America this
discourse has further expanded through the collaboration and
engagement of contemporary Sufi teachers. This work does not simply
demonstrate the influence of Gurdjieff and his ideas, but
approaches the specific discourse on and about Gurdjieff and Sufism
in the context of contemporary religious and spiritual teachings,
particularly in the United States, and highlights some of the
adaptive, boundary-crossing, and hybrid features that have led to
the continuing influence of Sufism.
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