Sacred Influences: Spiritual Action in Human Life

by J.G. Bennett

The talks brought together in this book are some of Mr. Bennett's attempts to share his understanding of 'spiritual action in human life' with students at The International Academy for Continuous Education in Sherborne Village, Gloucestershire, England. He gave these talks from 1973 up until his death in December of 1974. J.G. Bennett was for over fifty years a principal exponent of G.I. Gurdjieff's "System for Harmonious Development", which formed the foundation for his own investigations and explorations into the spiritual world. The Academy at Sherborne was instituted by Bennett as an experimental "Fourth Way School" through which he guided others onto a path of personal spiritual transformation.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

John Godolphin Bennett (8 June 1897 – 13 December 1974) was a British mathematician, scientist, technologist, industrial research director and author. He is perhaps best known for his many books on psychology and spirituality, particularly on the teachings of G. I. Gurdjieff. Bennett met Gurdjieff in Istanbul in October 1920 and later helped to co-ordinate the work of Gurdjieff in England after Gurdjieff's arrival in Paris. He also was active in starting the British section of the Subud movement, and co-founded its British headquarters.

Reviews

[Sonic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely intelligent and insightful look at some sacred questions. WIth an emphasis on the experience of (these) ideas. Bennett speaks very articulately about the mysterious, the unknown, and sometimes the unknowable. Not recommended for those unfamiliar with the ideas of G.I. Gurdjieff.