Mary Ellen Korman speaks on her new book, A Woman’s Work with Gurdjieff, Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Anandamayi Ma & Pak Subuh: The Spiritual Life Journey of Ethel Merston, published by Arete Communications. The spiritual life story of Ethel Merston based on her diaries and recollections is an important historical work, as well as a keen…
Early Mayan Writing
This vertical column of ancient Mayan glyphs was painted on stone found in a Guatemalan pyramid complex dating back to between 200 B.C. and 300 B.C. and show the Maya were writing at a complex level 150 years earlier than previously thought, though simple glyphs are dated to as early as 600 B.C. They were…
The Gurdjieff Journal Issue #51
The new issue of The Gurdjieff Journal is out. Some of the interesting articles in this issue is an exploration of the only thing that is certain in an uncertain time: “Certainty in a Time of Uncertainty.” Also a look at how Buddhism views the soul in “In Search of the Soul, Part IX, Buddhism,…
I Am, I Am Not, I Am – Fourth Way Seminar
Friday, May 28 to Monday, May 31, 2010 Morristown, New Jersey Through guided meditation, Conscious Body-Breath Impressions™, dialogue and private interviews, William Patrick Patterson explores the theme. Open to all levels of simplicity. No previous experience necessary. For more information please visit: Gurdjieff-Legacy.Org
Sacred Music of the Eternal Present Prayers & Music of G.I. Gurdjieff
Performed by alto Nancy Caporaso and pianist Michael Dale Nancy Caporaso has performed for many years with the Master Chorale of Washington, D.C., and the Master Chorale Chamber Singers. Michael Dale is a multi-instrumentalist, composer-improviser and conductor in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he performs regularly with jazz and free improvisation groups. Thursday, March…
Were the Toltecs a Historic Nationality?
MesoAmerias.com has published Daniel Brinton’s argument that Tula was merely one of the towns built and occupied by that tribe of the Nahuas known as Azteca or Mexica and its inhabitants were called Toltecs, but there was never any such distinct tribe or nationality; they were merely the ancestors of this branch of the Azteca and the…
How To Overcome Uncertainty-Fear-Suffering
Through guided meditation, Conscious Body-Breath Impressions™, and dialogue, William Patrick Patterson explores the theme. Wear loose clothing. Bring a mat and a sitting pillow. Open to all levels of simplicity. Saturday, January 16, 2010, 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. Baltimore, Maryland Location: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 5603 North Charles Street 21210 Registration: $90 on…
God, Machine & Me
William Patrick Patterson discusses and signs his latest book, Spiritual Survival in a Radically Changing World-Time. Technology is the new Ideology. Explored is how the seminal teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff’s Fourth Way—the teaching for our time—meets the challenge of Technology and gives esoteric keys to self-awakening in a radically changing world-time. The evening includes…
The Book of the People: Popol Vuh
This book is now available in MesoAmericas.com Book Collection. To visit and read go to: http://www.mesoamericas.com/books/PolopVuh001.php This book, written shortly after the Spanish Conquest by a Quiché Indian who had learned to read and write Spanish, is generally known as the Popol Vuh, Popol Buj, Book of the Council, Book of the Community, the Sacred…
William Patrick Patterson – The Life & Teachings of Carlos Castaneda – Part 1 of 2
Also see this video at Gurdjieff-Legacy.Org. The Life & Teachings of Carlos Castaneda can be purchased at Gurdjieff Legacy Bookstore.