In this talk, we explore the dynamic interplay between intuition and intelligence in the teachings of George Gurdjieff, a seminal figure in 20th-century Western mysticism. Gurdjieff challenged conventional understandings of the mind, proposing that human beings possess not one, but multiple centers of perception and knowing: intellectual, emotional, and instinctive. These centers must be harmonized through conscious work. Drawing on his system known as “The Fourth Way,” this talk will examine how Gurdjieff redefined intelligence as a process of inner alignment and self-remembering, and how intuition, often misunderstood as mere feeling, emerges as a refined, integrative form of perception. The presentation invites us to reflect on the nature of human potential, the limits of ordinary thinking, and the transformative power of conscious presence.

Please, note:

• the total duration of the event is 1 hour ( ~ 50mins lecture and 10mins Q&A)
• the talk doesn’t require any prior training and anyone can join
• This event will be recorded: the video will be available in 3-5 days after the talk
• Guests can access all videos at a small fee; videos for members are free of charge
• if you wish to become a member – please, learn about our membership plans

• Save

• Save

SPEAKER – MAKHABBAD MALTABAROVA

Makhabbad Maltabarova is a historian of religion, Islamic mysticism scholar, lecturer and teacher, Ph.D. (2021), Friedrich Schiller University Jena. She completed her doctoral studies at the Chair of Comparative Religion. Her publications on Islamic Studies and Esotericism include Western Esotericism and Islamic Mysticism: Rethinking the Place of Sufism in the Work of George Gurdjieff (Tectum 2022).

You may also like: