Gurdjieff and "The Work": A Historical Perspective The Origins of Gurdjieff's Teachings I entered the Work of George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (1866–1949) in 1980, as a quite young guy and I was enormously impressed by it. It served as a guidance for my entire life. Gurdjieff was a sufi, a mystic and an enlightened master., which … Continue reading The Work and Self-Remembering According to Gurdjieff
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Direct and Simple Meditation to Experience “No Ego on Board”
How to experience simply the essence of who you are? This meditation is a simple way to explore the absence of ego and discover the vast, impersonal awareness that underlies our experience. It’s designed for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Punakha dzong in Bhutan The Open Awareness Meditation Preparation: Sit comfortably with your back straight, … Continue reading Direct and Simple Meditation to Experience “No Ego on Board”
The Levels of Consciousness
Self-Remembering: The Gateway to True Awareness George Ivanovich Gurdjieff introduced the concept of self-remembering as a central tenet of his teachings, emphasizing its transformative potential in breaking free from the mechanical patterns of everyday life. Self-remembering is not merely a philosophical idea but a direct practice aimed at achieving a higher state of consciousness. It … Continue reading The Levels of Consciousness
Ultimate Non-Dual Awareness: Tibetan Dzogchen Explained based on the Buddhist master Longchenpa
Within the vast expanse of awareness, all phenomena arise and dissolve, much like illusions in a dream. This poetic insight, drawn from Tibetan Dzogchen teachings, captures the essence of a tradition that seeks to point directly to the nature of the mind. Imagine the boundless ocean, with its ceaselessly shifting surface currents, yet beneath it … Continue reading Ultimate Non-Dual Awareness: Tibetan Dzogchen Explained based on the Buddhist master Longchenpa
Mahamudra: direct insight in the Essence of Mind
I sit and meditate. Long, short. One time I experience this, other time that. Often many spaces of empty mind. Than once I see phosphenes coming. All kinds and after some time bluring in a white light, a light beyond light, you could call it surrealistic and directly also dimension-less and I am in that … Continue reading Mahamudra: direct insight in the Essence of Mind
Dzogchen Insight: Brief Direct Introduction to Rigpa by Tulku Urgyen – a must see and read
The Practice of Recognizing Natural Awareness This is a chapter based on the direct teachings you can see in the video attached. I am very happy I found this video. I think this is a very important video, showing how poor our mindfulness is and how rich meditation can be. I will comment later. Tulku … Continue reading Dzogchen Insight: Brief Direct Introduction to Rigpa by Tulku Urgyen – a must see and read
Confrontation: I hit Hard – George Gurdjieff’s method – A Story told by Osho
The Sleeping Students and the Difficult Man: A Story of Transformation Osho once shared a powerful story about the teachings of Gurdjieff, the enigmatic master of spiritual awakening. It is a story of discomfort, ego, and the unconventional wisdom that often accompanies the path to self-realization. Gurdjieff gathered a group of students from diverse backgrounds, … Continue reading Confrontation: I hit Hard – George Gurdjieff’s method – A Story told by Osho
The Esoteric Psychology of Phowa: Dissolving into Luminosity
The Esoteric Psychology of Dissolving into Luminosity At the heart of all spiritual practice in the tantric tradition lies a single, transformative truth: the recognition of who and what we are. Not the body, not the mind, not even the stream of thoughts that endlessly narrates our days. Beneath these lies something luminous, spacious, and … Continue reading The Esoteric Psychology of Phowa: Dissolving into Luminosity
The Three Levels of Enlightenment: A Journey into the Divine Light
As Communicated on 2-1-25 Enlightenment is not a single destination but a layered unfolding of consciousness. It reveals itself in stages, each bringing a deeper understanding of existence and the self. The path of the divine light, an eternal beacon within, guides us through these stages. Each level unveils a profound truth, shifting our perception … Continue reading The Three Levels of Enlightenment: A Journey into the Divine Light
Osho on Inner Light and Meditation
I have been showered by OSHO's insights since the last century and was given a special name via him, my sannyas name is Shunyam Adhibhu (he who mastered emptiness) and thus I feel very obliged to OSHO for all his wisdom he showered on me and my fellow human beings and sanyasins. Osho often spoke … Continue reading Osho on Inner Light and Meditation
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