Gurdjieff Foundation of Austin
Self-study in the middle of ordinary life
We are a community of people working to live with more presence and balance, using the practical teaching of G.I. Gurdjieff. Newcomers are welcome at our free weekly meetings.
Lineage
From New York to Austin
1924
Gurdjieff first comes to America with about forty pupils, presenting his sacred dances to wide attention.
1949
After eight more visits, he leaves active groups in New York and other American cities. He entrusts the teaching to Jeanne de Salzmann.
1953
Under her guidance the New York groups join together as the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York.
Today
Groups across North America, including Austin, carry on the work. New York's senior members visit us twice a year.
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Documentary
Gurdjieff in America
Recollections from his pupils, produced by the New York Foundation for the centenary of his first visit.