G.I. Gurdjieff was born in Alexandropol, close to the frontiers of Russia and Turkey, circa 1866. Finding that neither science nor religion answered his questions about the meaning of man’s life, he became convinced that an ancient knowledge must exist and could still be found on Earth.
After 20 years of search in remote areas of Central Asia and the Near East, Mr. Gurdjieff returned to Russia in 1912, and began his teaching. In 1922 he established the Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man at Fontainebleau, France. In 1924, he made the first of a series of visits to America. In 1929, he moved to Paris where he continued writing and working with students until his death in 1949.
The Gurdjieff Foundation of New York was created in the early 1950’s to facilitate the continued practice of his teaching.
In the 1970’s the San Antonio Gurdjieff group came together, soon working with a liaison from the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. The relationship with New York continues today. We gather for weekly meetings, Movements, and other activities at the San Antonio Study House.
The San Antonio group is open to meeting interested people
contact@gurdjieff-society-san-antonio.org