But there is a Fourth Way, which is a special way, not a combination of the other three [The way of the Fakir, Monk, and Yogi] It is different from the others first of all in that there is no external giving up of things, for all the work is inner.

P. D. Ouspensky

The schools of the Fourth Way only incidentally are concerned with teaching; their primary purpose is to fulfill some aim, and this is a very important point. Tasks of a positive character that have their origin in higher levels cannot be carried out by sleeping people, for the first thing that a school of the Fourth Way has to do is to help people to wake up. In other words, schools of the Fourth Way teach in order to do their work, whereas schools of the more traditional ways do their work by teaching. Thus the traditional schools are concerned with preserving and handing on traditions from one generation to another, and so providing for all times the means of changing their level of being for those who are prepared to follow them. The Schools of the Fourth Way are not concerned with preserving; but creating, with starting new things, new influences, and new forces in the world.

Pierre Elliot



Fourth Way Programs

The Millers River Education Cooperative invites you to take part in our programs and special events. Whether you have extensive experience and are looking to renew your inner practice, or you are new to the groups and wish to explore the ideas, you are welcome to participate. For those looking for an authentic experience with Gurdjieff Movements , inner exercises, meditation, the enneagram, cosmology, and more, our group may be an excellent fit for what you seek. Our focus on working with the body through practical work and Gurdjieff Movements, integrated with a spiritual psychological approach, and collaborating with others, gives a special flavor to our way of working.

We offer ten-day residential seminar experiences through our Summer Seminars. Additional events held at Camp Caravan are offered through guest hosts, many of which receive active participation by MREC members.

Weekly and monthly group meetings are ongoing. Introductory groups for "new people" are available in multiple locations. Additionally we have several active online groups which meet at various times. For information we invite you to contact us through all the means provided at the contact page.

Please review our calendar of events.