The Life Significans of G. I. Gurdjieff 2 3 To the West 1912 1924 ( William Patrick Patterson, 2002)

Part II Gurdjieff s Mission: Introducing The Teaching to the West, 19121924 Created and narrated by William Patrick Patterson Shot on site in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Constantinople, London, FontainebleauenAvon, New York and Lascaux, this documentary videonarrated by William Patrick Patterson and based on his book Struggle of the Magiciansretraces Gurdjieff s mission to introduce the teaching to the West. P. D. Ouspensky s and J. G. Bennett s enigmatic relationship with Gurdjieff are explored. Particularly stressed are the St. Petersburg Conditions and Gurdjieff s technique of divine The video vividly demonstrates Gurdjieff s warning to America of the rise and challenge of the East with footage recalling the 9, 11 attack and its aftermath.