The Masters of Wisdom by J. G. Bennett – his last manuscript, published unaltered, on the hidden Sufi teachers of Central Asia.
Towards the end of his life J. G. Bennett, pupil of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, became aware of the Khwajagan – the 'Masters of Wisdom' of Central Asia, almost entirely unknown in the West and one of the most remarkable groups of teachers ever to have lived. Bennett shows what kind of men they were and how they taught, traces their influence into earlier periods, and examines their possible connection with the mission of Christ. Essential reading for students of the Fourth Way and Sufism.
The Khwajagan ('the Masters') were a line of Sufi teachers active in Central Asia from around the 10th to the 16th centuries, from whom the Naqshbandi order descends. Bennett believed that Gurdjieff's teaching had its source in this tradition, and in this book he sets out his view of a hidden line of wisdom running through history – from ancient times, through the Khwajagan, to the present – and of the role such schools play in human evolution.
Published after Bennett's death, the book stands as a summary of his lifetime's search and is widely read in Fourth Way circles.
John Godolphin Bennett (1897–1974) was a British mathematician, scientist and spiritual teacher. A pupil of both Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, he founded the International Academy for Continuous Education at Sherborne House and wrote many books including The Dramatic Universe and his autobiography Witness.
Ideal for: students of the Fourth Way, Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, and readers interested in Sufism and esoteric history.
Carefully packed and shipped from Australia. Questions about this copy, or want more photos? Get in touch.
This copy: Format: Hardcover with jacket. Condition: Good. Turnstone hardcover with jacket, toned jacket. Second-hand copy. The photos show the actual item, so please check them for condition.
The Masters of Wisdom by J. G. Bennett – his last manuscript, published unaltered, on the hidden Sufi teachers of Central Asia.
Towards the end of his life J. G. Bennett, pupil of Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, became aware of the Khwajagan – the 'Masters of Wisdom' of Central Asia, almost entirely unknown in the West and one of the most remarkable groups of teachers ever to have lived. Bennett shows what kind of men they were and how they taught, traces their influence into earlier periods, and examines their possible connection with the mission of Christ. Essential reading for students of the Fourth Way and Sufism.
The Khwajagan ('the Masters') were a line of Sufi teachers active in Central Asia from around the 10th to the 16th centuries, from whom the Naqshbandi order descends. Bennett believed that Gurdjieff's teaching had its source in this tradition, and in this book he sets out his view of a hidden line of wisdom running through history – from ancient times, through the Khwajagan, to the present – and of the role such schools play in human evolution.
Published after Bennett's death, the book stands as a summary of his lifetime's search and is widely read in Fourth Way circles.
John Godolphin Bennett (1897–1974) was a British mathematician, scientist and spiritual teacher. A pupil of both Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, he founded the International Academy for Continuous Education at Sherborne House and wrote many books including The Dramatic Universe and his autobiography Witness.
Ideal for: students of the Fourth Way, Gurdjieff and Ouspensky, and readers interested in Sufism and esoteric history.
Carefully packed and shipped from Australia. Questions about this copy, or want more photos? Get in touch.
This copy: Format: Hardcover with jacket. Condition: Good. Turnstone hardcover with jacket, toned jacket. Second-hand copy. The photos show the actual item, so please check them for condition.
