Although we are busy with daily life, part of us may be dissatisfied and wish for something beyond that.
What is missing? Do I know how to look for it?

 Mr Gurdjieff says that Man is asleep, that he is not free, that everything in his life just happens. To escape this subjective world a profound transformation is needed to see the inner reality of our situation.

 His approach is direct and practical. To find an inner initiative in the events of everyday life to wake us up and allow the ordinary to become extraordinary.

 We are a group that meets regularly in Tokyo to explore these ideas through open exchange and practise of his exercises in our daily lives If you would like know more about the activities of this group please contact us at

 info@gurdjieff.jp

 We will invite you to an informal meeting where we can talk about Mr Gurdjieff’s ideas, the activities of this group and what interests you.

 After that you will be welcome to attend other open activities which may include:
 A reading group, in Japanese, and/or English
 Activities and crafts
 Films
 Music of Mr Gurdjieff
 Discussions over tea
 If the Gurdjieff work is suited to your life you may be invited to join the group

Our founder
 Jeffrey Somers was the founder of the Japanese group which he led for over 30 years. Born in London in 1936, he was introduced to the Gurdjieff Work while a student of Sociology at SOAS, University of London. This began his inner search which continued for the rest of his life as a member of the Gurdjieff Society in London. Kenneth Walker, Henriette Lannes, and Henri Tracol were his teachers, teachers, all of them directly taught by Mr. Gurdjieff. Jeffrey was a scholar, musicologist, and orientalist. He passed away in August 2023. The group continues to flourish in the same spirit, and is affiliated to the Gurdjieff Society of London.