P.D. Ouspensky

2012 Reprint of 1947 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "The Strange Life of Ivan Osokin" is a novel by P. D. Ouspensky. It follows the unsuccessful struggle of Ivan Osokin to correct his mistakes when given a chance to relive his past. The conclusion fully anticipates the Fourth Way Philosophy which typified Ouspensky's later works, in particular the final chapter's description of the shocking realization of the mechanical nature of existence, its consequences, and the need to work in an esoteric school.

A new edition of the groundbreaking spiritual treasure, with a foreword by bestselling author Marianne Williamson .Since its original publication in 1949, In Search of the Miraculous has been hailed as the most valuable and reliable documentation of G. I. Gurdjieff's thoughts and universal view. This historic and influential work is considered by many to be a primer of mystical thought as expressed through the Work, a combination of Eastern philosophies that had for centuries been passed on orally from teacher to student. Gurdjieff's goal, to introduce the Work to the West, attracted many students, among them Ouspensky, an established mathematician, journalist, and, with the publication of In Search of the Miraculous, an eloquent and persuasive proselyte.Ouspensky describes Gurdjieff's teachings in fascinating and accessible detail, providing what has proven to be a stellar introduction to the universal view of both student and teacher. It goes without saying that In Search of the Miraculous has inspired great thinkers and writers of ensuing spiritual movements, including Marianne Williamson, the highly acclaimed author of A Return to Love and Illuminata. In a new and never-before-published foreword, Williamson shares the influence of Ouspensky's book and Gurdjieff's teachings on the New Thought movement and her own life, providing a contemporary look at an already timeless classic.

Studies man in view of what he may become. Describes how a man must work simultaneously on his knowledge and his being to find inner unity.

A guide for those who seek a true way of inner growth.The Fourth Way is one of the most comprehensive texts published of the ideas taught by the late P.D. Ouspensky. Consisting of verbatim records of his oral teaching from 1921 to 1946, it gives a lucid explanation of the practical side of G. I. Gurdjieff's teachings, which Gurdjieff presented in the form of raw materials, Ouspensky's specific task having been to put them together as a systematic whole. Just as Tertium Organum deals with a new mode of thinking, so The Fourth Way is concerned with a new way of living. It shows a way of inner development to be followed under the ordinary conditions of life -- as distinct from the three traditional ways that call for retirement from the those of the fakir, the monk, and the yogi.

Ouspensky's believed "Tertium Organum" was the third major philosophical synthesis, the previous being those of Aristotle and Bacon. With the publication of "Tertium Organum" in Russian, in 1912, Ouspensky became a widely respected author and lecturer on metaphysical questions. The American translation of Tertium Organum in 1922, won him widespread recognition in England, where he lived from 1921, and in America.Ouspensky’s experimental efforts to enter higher states of consciousness proved to him that an entirely new mode of thought was needed by modern man, qualitatively different from the two modes (classical and positivistic) that have dominated Western civilisation for 2000 years. "Tertium Organum" is a clarion call for such thought, ranging brilliantly over the teachings of Eastern and Western mysticism, sacred art and the theories of modern science.

Along with Aleister Crowley, Madame Blavatsky, and George Gurdjieff, P. D. Ouspensky (1878 –1947) was one of the most important and influential figures in the occult movements of the twentieth century. With such books as The Fourth Dimension (incorporated in this present volume), Tertium Organum , In Search of the Miraculous , and The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution , he earned a loyal following among those seeking a deeper knowledge of themselves and their lives, and of the meaning of human existence.In the present book, Ouspensky analyzes certain older schools of thought, of both East and West, connects them with modern ideas and explains them in the light of twentieth-century discovery and speculations in physics and philosophy. In the process he explores relativity, the fourth dimension, Christian symbolism, the tarot, yoga, dreams, hypnotism, eternal recurrence, and various psychological theories.The book closes with an examination of the role of sex in the evolution of man toward superman. Anyone interested in the occult, mysticism and the relationship of those elements to scientific developments in the modern world will find much to ponder in these stimulating, thought-provoking pages.

Introduced and edited by J. G. Bennett. The two stories in this book, "The Inventor" and "The Benevolent Devil," were written just before Ouspensky met Gurdjieff and just after he had returned from the East, "in search of the miraculous." They examine the whole question of conscious evil and the view that humanity's chief error is believing that the material world is the only reality.

Along with Aleister Crowley, Madame Blavatsky and George Gurdjieff, P. D. Ouspensky (1878-1947) was one of the most important and influential figures in the occult movement of the twentieth century.His book on the Tarot has remained practically unknown since its initial publication in Russia in 1913. Yet, it is an important work presenting a general introduction and Ouspensky’s insights on the 22 cards of the Greater Arcana. The cards are presented in pairs, each completing the sense of another. 22 cards from the Waite set, described by Ouspensky, have been produced in full color on the covers.Unabridged, corrected republication of the original (1913) edition.

The five essays in this collection are based on P. D. Ouspensky’s talks and answers to questions, transcribed at private meetings in England and the United States from 1931 to 1946. They bring contemporary readers the wisdom of Gurdjieff as interpreted and refined by a spiritual master in his own right. Topics include “Memory,” “Surface Personality,” “Self-Will,” “Negative Emotions,” and “Notes on Work.” These essays argue persuasively that direct observation of self is the key to awakening from the "waking sleep" that characterizes life for so many.

The Fourth Dimension is a philosophical and mathematical exploration of the concept of time and the existence of higher dimensions beyond our three-dimensional world. Written by P.D. Ouspensky, a student of the renowned mystic G.I. Gurdjieff, the book delves into the nature of reality and the limitations of human perception. Ouspensky uses mathematical and geometric principles to explain the idea of a fourth dimension, and how it might be experienced through altered states of consciousness. He also explores the implications of this concept for our understanding of the universe and our place within it. The Fourth Dimension is a thought-provoking and challenging read that will appeal to those interested in philosophy, mathematics, and spirituality.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE New Model of the Universe, by P. D. Ouspensky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108228.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Cosmological Lectures (1934 - 1940) - a definitive edition to provide a permanent record of the original text. The texts that follow are taken from the manuscripts P.D. Ouspensky used when he was lecturing. They are now in the library of Yale University in the United States of America (111 pages).

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The collected transcripts of many lectures and meetings held by Ouspensky during the 1930s and 1940s deal with issues ranging from evolution, the will, the self, and religion to culture, thought, and intelligence.

Book by Ouspensky, P.D., Ouspensky, P. D.

Our edition is a new format; large paperback 160 x 230 mm, printed on off-white quality paper. Text is the same setting and page numbering as original edition. In the same format we published also A RECORD OF MEETINGS.

Con el noble proposito de encauzar a la gran masa humana por el sendero mas viable al logro de su maxima perfeccion, fue en mi, inspirada la idea de editar este pequeño libro que en si, encierra las mas Grandes Pruebas y Elevadas Enseñanzas que el gran maestro Jesus de Nazareth dio a la humanidad. Querido lector, ojalá y que mi proposito se vea coronado con la mas risueña realidad; y asi como Jesu-Cristo venció y triunfó en las Siete Pruebas a que fue sometido en el Templo de la Sagrada Fraternidad de Heliopolis (Egipto), asi tu, venzas todas las formas del mal y triunfes en toda las pruebas a que te veas sometido en tu vida actual.

Fue publicado en inglés en 1949. Nos relata el autor en esta obra su regreso a Rusia en 1914, a comienzos de la primera guerra mundial, después de haber realizado un largo viaje por Egipto, Ceylán, la India, etc., adonde había ido en ""busca de lo milagroso"" o sea en busca de esa desconocida realidad que ha torturado y tortura la mente de los hombres que no están conformes con la realidad ordinaria. El autor describe también en esta obra el grupo de estudiantes al que pertenecía, el encuentro con el que fue su maestro y sus desconocidas enseñanzas, el comienzo de la revolución rusa, su huída a Turquía y viaje a Inglaterra, etc. El interés principal de este libro radica en la exposición detallada que hace Ouspensky de las conferencias dadas por su maestro al grupo de estudiantes formado en San Petersburgo, las cuales delinean las bases de los conocimientos esotéricos que se impartían como asimismo las repuestas dadas al autor a muchas preguntas que éste le formuló en privado.

Superman by P.D. Ouspensky is a philosophical book that explores the concept of a higher state of being, which the author refers to as ""superman."" Drawing on the teachings of Gurdjieff and other esoteric traditions, Ouspensky argues that humans are capable of transcending their current state of consciousness and achieving a higher level of awareness and potential. He discusses various practices and techniques that can be used to cultivate this state, including self-observation, self-remembering, and conscious effort. The book also delves into the nature of reality, the role of the individual in society, and the challenges and obstacles that must be overcome in order to reach the state of superman. Overall, Superman is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of human potential and the possibilities for personal transformation.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE New Model of the Universe, by P. D. Ouspensky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108228.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Η μελέτη της Ψυχολογίας. Προέλευση και σημασία της Ψυχολογίας. Είναι η Ψυχολογία μια νέα επιστήμη; Η καχυποψία κατά της Ψυχολογίας. Μεταμφιέσεις της Ψυχολογίας. Ψυχολογία και φιλοσοφία. Ψυχολογία και θρησκεία. Ψυχολογία και τέχνη. Η Ψυχολογία και η εξέλιξη του ανθρώπου. Τι σημαίνει εξέλιξη του ανθρώπου. Ο άνθρωπος όπως ο ίδιος νομίζει ότι είναι. Ο άνθρωπος όπως είναι. Ο άνθρωπος όπως μπορεί να γίνει. Προϋποθέσεις για την εξέλιξη του ανθρώπου. Ο άνθρωπος είναι μια μηχανή. Τι αποδίδει ο άνθρωπος στον εαυτό του και τι πραγματικά κατέχει. Ο άνθρωπος δε γνωρίζει τον εαυτό του. Δεν μπορεί να πράξει τίποτε. Δεν έχει ενότητα. Δεν έχει μόνιμο "Εγώ". Η εικόνα του ανθρώπου. Τα πολλά "Εγώ" μέσα στον άνθρωπο. Δεν είναι ενσυνείδητος. Δεν έχει θέληση. Μελέτη της συνειδητότητας. Βαθμοί συνειδητότητας. Τέσσερις καταστάσεις συνειδητότητας εφικτές για τον άνθρωπο. Μνήμη και συνειδητότητα. Η απόκτηση ελέγχου στις τρεις καταστάσεις συνειδητότητας. Η Ψυχολογία σαν μελέτη του εαυτού. Οι λειτουργίες του ανθρώπου. Διάνοια. Συναισθήματα. Ένστικτο. Κινητικές λειτουργίες. Μελέτη της διάνοιας και των συναισθημάτων. Μελέτη των ενστικτικών και κινητικών λειτουργιών. Η βασική διαφορά τους. Χρήσιμες και άχρηστες λειτουργίες. Παρατήρηση των λειτουργιών σε σχέση με τις διάφορες καταστάσεις συνειδητότητας.

Additional Illustrations by Altrusian Grace MediaAlong with Aleister Crowley, Madame Blavatsky and George Gurdjieff, P. D. Ouspensky (1878-1947) was one of the most important and influential figures in the occult movement of the twentieth century.His book on the Tarot has remained practically unknown since its initial publication in Russia in 1913. Yet, it is an important work presenting a general introduction and Ouspensky’s insights on the 22 cards of the Greater Arcana. The cards are presented in pairs, each completing the sense of another. 22 cards from the Waite set, described by Ouspensky.P. D. Ouspensky was a Russian mathematician and esotericist known for his expositions of the early work of the Greek-Armenian teacher of esoteric doctrine George Gurdjieff, whom he met in Moscow in 1915. He was associated with the ideas and practices originating with Gurdjieff from then on. He shared the (Gurdjieff) "system" for 25 years in England and the United States, having separated from Gurdjieff in 1924 personally, for reasons he explains in the last chapter of his book In Search of the Miraculous. All in all, Ouspensky studied the Gurdjieff system directly under Gurdjieff's own supervision for a period of ten years, from 1915 to 1924. His book In Search of the Miraculous is a recounting of what he learned from Gurdjieff during those years. While lecturing in London in 1924, he announced that he would continue independently the way he had begun in 1921. Some, including his close pupil Rodney Collin, say that he finally gave up the system in 1947, just before his death, but his own recorded words on the subject ("A Record of Meetings", published posthumously) do not clearly endorse this judgement, nor does Ouspensky's emphasis on "you must make a new beginning" after confessing "I've left the system".

""On The Study Of Dreams And Hypnotism"" is a book written by P. D. Ouspensky that explores the topics of dreams and hypnotism. The author delves into the nature of dreams, their meaning and interpretation, and the role they play in our lives. He also discusses the power of hypnotism and its potential applications, including its use in therapy and self-improvement. Ouspensky draws on his own experiences and research to provide insights and theories on these fascinating topics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of dreams and hypnotism, and it offers a unique perspective on these complex phenomena.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE New Model of the Universe, by P. D. Ouspensky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108228.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

(*Problema di stampa risolto*)Ouspensky e dal contatto fra questi due cercatori di verità nasce una riserva di conoscenza che ha interessato molti studiosi, intellettuali, esoteristi, e semplici cercatori di verità. Ouspenski racconta le esperienze da lui vissute come allievo di Gurdjieff secondo le linee del gruppo di San Pietroburgo. Dopo otto anni di intenso lavoro sotto la sua direzione, Gurdjieff stesso gli suggerì di continuare il suo lavoro in modo indipendente. Libro prezioso perché testimonia non solo gli insegnamenti di Gurjieff, ma anche i dubbi, le scoperte e il percorso di Ouspensky stesso. Sullo sfondo, i grandi eventi della rivoluzione bolscevica.

Sex And Evolution is a book written by P. D. Ouspensky, exploring the relationship between sex and human evolution. The book delves into the role of sex in the development of human consciousness and the evolution of human beings. Ouspensky examines the biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of sex, drawing on various scientific and philosophical theories to explore the topic. He also discusses the role of sex in human relationships, including the dynamics of attraction, love, and sexuality. Overall, Sex And Evolution offers a unique perspective on the connection between sex and human evolution, providing insights into the nature of human sexuality and its impact on our lives.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE New Model of the Universe, by P. D. Ouspensky. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108228.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Piotr Demianovich Ouspensky (1878-1947) fue un esoterista y escritor ruso, conocido por ser un divulgador en Occidente de la doctrina del afamado místico armenio George I. Gurdjieff. En Londres fue publicado en inglés en 1931 un influyente libro suyo, A New Model of the Universe, una colección de ensayos de años anteriores, del cual presentamos aquí su capítulo tercero en una retraducción a partir de la versión castellana hecha en 1950. En este interesante y elaborado ensayo (Superman, finalizado en 1929) el señor Ouspensky analiza las concepciones históricas de la noción del Superhombre, sus atributos asignados, sus complejidades psicológicas, qué es y qué no es, y las posibles vías para acceder a dicha condición, la cual, sostiene el autor, no está reservada al conjunto de la Humanidad, por aquello de la especialización de las funciones y las diferentes capacidades.

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Un Nuovo Documento, Incontri 1928-1945. THIS BOOK IS IN SPANISH.

Extraído de uno de sus libros más célebres, este ensayo demuestra la sabiduría profunda de P.D. Ouspensky (filósofo y místico, discípulo de Gurdjieff). El texto, conciso y de una precisión admirable, recorre las cinco ramas del Yoga y compara esta disciplina con otros caminos espirituales han demostrado un valor profundo.

These lectures were intended by Ouspensky as introductory material for people interested in the work in England.This material is still unmatched as a brief statement of the work's psychological ideas.Designed to be read aloud at weekly meetings of small groups of people interested in the work, they are almost a basic primer of Gurdjieff's psychological ideas on consciousness and spiritual development. They were constantly revised as new groups came into existence and took their final form only after Ouspensky moved from London to New York, where he continued to teach from 1941 to 1947. The psychology Ouspensky sets forth in these introductory lectures has existed in one form or another for thousands of years and, unlike modern psychology, studies man from the point of view of what he may become. Once a man realizes how little control he has over his reactions to external circumstances and internal stimuli, he may wish to find a way to become free of this mechanical way of living. Ouspensky describes how a man must work simultaneously on his knowledge and his being to find inner unity and why although his development depends on his own efforts, this is very difficult to achieve without guidance from a school.

本書『奇跡を求めて』は、一九二四年一月にグルジェフとの絶縁を宣言した後のP・D・ウスペンスキーがグルジェフとの過去の関係を振り返って執筆したものだが、彼はこれを公表せず、出版されたのは彼の死後である。主として一九一五年から一九一八年にかけてグルジェフがロシアで説いた宇宙と人間をめぐる体系的な教えの多岐にわたる膨大な内容を克明に再現している。そこに引用された言葉の正確さはのちにグルジェフ自身によって確認されている。 たいへんな価値がある記録でありながら、本書は多大な誤解の原因ともなってきた。その背景として、本書の原稿はほぼ間違いなく、一九二四年七月の自動車事故の後、グルジェフが早々に消え去ることを予期し、その後の時代に自分が代わって権威を獲得すべく、自分とグルジェフのかつての関係を物語るとともに、グルジェフと縁を切った自分の立場を正当化し、自分の解釈に基づく「システム」の優越性を訴えるべく書かれたものである。『奇跡を求めて』に収められたウスペンスキーの説明や主張には、その正当性が疑われるものが少なからずある。 ウスペンスキーについて関係者への聞き取りやロシア語文献の調査を含めた本格的&#

Born in Moscow in 1878, Peter Demianovich Ouspensky was a precocious scholar who rejected the chance of academic advancement to travel and write. Ouspensky drew a distinction between commonplace knowledge and what he termed 'important knowledge' the acquisition of which he considered the chief aim of life. Driven by this desire he read avidly, and travelled widely throughout Asia and the Middle East. Ouspensky's own attempts to reach higher states of consciousness convinced him that a third instrument of thought was necessary to liberate humanity from the classical and positivistic modes of thinking that dominated western society (the 'Organon' of Aristotle and the 'Novum Organum' of Bacon). First published in 1922, 'Tertium Organum' ranges brilliantly over a wide swathe of subjects, from Western science through sacred art and symbology to the mysticism of both East and West. Widely regarded as a masterpiece, the work proved an immediate bestseller and established Ouspensky as a major contributor to Twentieth century thought. A fascinating and important book for all those interested in this life's 'important knowledge'.