Esoteric Buddhism by A.P. Sinnett Gurdjieff How and why have these

How and why have these insights escaped attention for so long

Through an intricate and detailed geometrical mapping

and the jumble of images and cryptic inscriptions on Roman-era gems and amulets

Preface to the Third Edition

Apuleius also gives an account of his being initiated in the mysteries of Isis and Osiris

Esoteric Buddhism by A.P. Sinnett Gurdjieff How and why have theseThis book was published in 1883 and probably constituted the earliest sketch of esoteric teachings given in plain language. 'Karma' and 'Reincarnation' and other such terms, almost unknown in the West, thereafter came to be used in literary and theological circles. The author candidly acknowledges that it was the 'favour' (of the Adepts) rather than 'effort' on his part that helped the writing of this book. He received the teachings from great