Monthly Archives: November 2009

the cabbage

The cabbage represents the self closest to the conditions of existence. It is rooted into the earth. This is the body self. The intelligence of the body self is coded into its fabric. It is there as the coded expertise … Continue reading

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the travelers in turn

What properties of each of the travelers can we list that might then indicate their meaning within the story? The cabbage – grows in the soil of the Earth; it is rooted – it moves in relation to the motion … Continue reading

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the man, the wolf, the sheep and the cabbage

We have undertaken a study of the ancient teaching story originating, it is said, from Sufi sources in Central Asia. In addition to contemplating the story, or more properly parable, and reading commentary material from one who has himself worked … Continue reading

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“duduki” and “the song of the fisherwomen”

Here we present two selections from the rich musical repertoire that came out the creative work between George Gurdjieff and Thomas de Hartmann. These pieces were performed and recorded by members of the idiotplayers troupe. We have experimented on many … Continue reading

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taksim number 2

This post is an audio recording of an original piece of music that we call “taksim number 2”. The recording was made in a city apartment and so the sounds of street play a part here too. They brush/bristle up … Continue reading

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