The Path of Inner Transformation

The Essential Fourth Way Teachings

Essential teachings on the practices of inner transformation leading to higher consciousness and the emergence of the Real Self according to the Fourth Way as presented by G.I. Gurdjieff, P.D. Ouspensky, and Maurice Nicoll are made accessible to both newcomers to these ideas as well as advanced students. Along with clear summaries of the steps and outlines of the teachings, rare material on centers of gravity and essence body types of the original Enneagram are offered to the reader. Also presented are overviews of the history of Gurdjieff's journey and transmission of this knowledge to the West, as well as the deviations from his teachings in modern times. A glossary of Fourth Way terms is provided as well, offering a primer on the Fourth Way methods of self-knowledge and spiritual development.