| On a Spaceship with Beelzebub: By a Grandson of Gurdjieff Contributor(s): Kherdian, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0892816732 ISBN-13: 9780892816736 Publisher: Inner Traditions International OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1998 Annotation: An award-winning author's uncompromising and brutally honest inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. Offers a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group Acclaimed author David Kherdian tells us the inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. He describes his interaction with the hierarchy of various groups involved in the Work and tells the inspiring story of his own awakening that will resonate deeply with anyone involved in disciplined spiritual practice. Drawing on his own decades of intense study and application of Gurdjieff's philosophy, Kherdian offers us a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Body, Mind & Spirit | Healing - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 97047237 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6" W x 8.98" (1.02 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An award-winning author's uncompromising and brutally honest inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. Offers a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group Acclaimed author David Kherdian tells us the inside story of the powerful Gurdjieff Work of self-transformation. He describes his interaction with the hierarchy of various groups involved in the Work and tells the inspiring story of his own awakening that will resonate deeply with anyone involved in disciplined spiritual practice. Drawing on his own decades of intense study and application of Gurdjieff's philosophy, Kherdian offers us a stirring account of spiritual transformation, as well as a warning of the real dangers inherent in being a member of any spiritual group. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kherdian, David: - David Kherdian is the author of over 30 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. His book The Road From Home was nominated for the National Book Award, and he has also won the Newbery Honor Book Award, The Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, The Jane Addams Peace Award, and the Friends of American Writers Award. He lives in California. |