• In Search of the Miraculous by P.D. Ouspensky was written by one of Gurdjieff’s famous students, who studied with him for several years in the early 20th century. It introduces Gurdjieff’s teachings and offers a detailed account of Ouspensky’s experiences studying with him.
  • Meetings with Remarkable Men by George Gurdjieff is a memoir of Gurdjieff’s travels and spiritual journey and introduces many of his teachings’ key ideas and practices.
  • The Reality of Being: The Fourth Way of Gurdjieff by Jeanne de Salzmann is a collection of talks given by one of Gurdjieff’s closest assistants, who continued to develop and teach his work after his death. It provides a clear and concise introduction to the Fourth Way system and its practices.
  • Gurdjieff: A Beginner’s Guide by Gil Friedman is a short and accessible introduction to Gurdjieff’s teachings. It offers a concise overview of his ideas and practices.
  • The Gurdjieff Work by Kathleen Riordan Speeth is a comprehensive guide to the Fourth Way system, thoroughly exploring its practices and principles for those seeking a profound understanding of this path of self-development.