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Ivan Frimmel presents
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Wei Wu Wei (Terrence Gray)
\u2013 The Effortless Nondual Way
(1895 \u2013 1986)
His Biography (1)
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\ue000Wei Wu Wei, born Terence Gray in 1895 into a well-
Wei Wu Wei, born Terence Gray in 1895 into a well-
established Irish family, was raised on an estate outside
established Irish family, was raised on an estate outside
Cambridge, England, and received a thorough education,
Cambridge, England, and received a thorough education,
including studies at Oxford University.
including studies at Oxford University.
\ue000Early in life he pursued an interest in Egyptology which
Early in life he pursued an interest in Egyptology which
culminated in the publication of two books on ancient
culminated in the publication of two books on ancient
Egyptian history and culture in 1923.
Egyptian history and culture in 1923.
\ue000This was followed by a period of involvement in the arts in
This was followed by a period of involvement in the arts in
Britain in the 20's and 30's as a theorist, theatrical producer,
Britain in the 20's and 30's as a theorist, theatrical producer,
creator of radical 'dance-dramas', publisher of several
creator of radical 'dance-dramas', publisher of several
related magazines and author of two related books.
related magazines and author of two related books.
His Biography (2)
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The identity of
The identity of Wei Wu Wei
Wei Wu Wei was not revealed at the time of the publication of
was not revealed at the time of the publication of
his first book in 1958, at the age of 63, nor was he "known" outside of a
his first book in 1958, at the age of 63, nor was he "known" outside of a
certain circle of a select few, as either Wei Wu Wei OR as Terence Gray. He
certain circle of a select few, as either Wei Wu Wei OR as Terence Gray. He
postioned himself to remain anonymous and it was only after his death that his
postioned himself to remain anonymous and it was only after his death that his
true identity became known to a more general spiritual audience.
true identity became known to a more general spiritual audience.
The 16 years following the publication of his first book saw the appearance of
The 16 years following the publication of his first book saw the appearance of
seven subsequent books, including his final work under the further pseudonym
seven subsequent books, including his final work under the further pseudonym
'O.O.O.' in 1974.
'O.O.O.' in 1974.
It is apparent from his writings that Wei Wu Wei had studied in some depth
It is apparent from his writings that Wei Wu Wei had studied in some depth
both Eastern and Western philosophy and metaphysics, as well as the more
both Eastern and Western philosophy and metaphysics, as well as the more
esoteric teachings of all the great religions. It can also be understood from the
esoteric teachings of all the great religions. It can also be understood from the
writings that he regarded himself as merely one of many seeking so-called
writings that he regarded himself as merely one of many seeking so-called
'liberation', the works themselves being seen in part, as a record of his quest.
'liberation', the works themselves being seen in part, as a record of his quest.
During that quest he is known to have met many spiritual luminaries including
During that quest he is known to have met many spiritual luminaries including
the Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi, Lama Anagarika Govinda, Dr. Hubert
the Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharshi, Lama Anagarika Govinda, Dr. Hubert
Benoit, Douglas Harding, Robert Linssen, Arthur Osborne, Robert Powell,
Benoit, Douglas Harding, Robert Linssen, Arthur Osborne, Robert Powell,
Albert Sorensen (also known as Shunyata), and Dr D.T. Suzuki.
Albert Sorensen (also known as Shunyata), and Dr D.T. Suzuki.
His Biography (3)
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Somewhere along the way Gray exhausted his
Somewhere along the way Gray exhausted his
interest in the avant garde theater and to a large
interest in the avant garde theater and to a large
extent turned his thoughts towards philosophy and
extent turned his thoughts towards philosophy and
metaphysics. This led to a period of travel
metaphysics. This led to a period of travel
throughout Asia, including time spent at the
throughout Asia, including time spent at the
Ramana Ashram, located along the base of the
Ramana Ashram, located along the base of the
holy mountain, Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai, in
holy mountain, Arunachala, Tiruvannamalai, in
Southern India.
Southern India.
He died in 1986, at 91.
He died in 1986, at 91.
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    09 / 21 / 2010Este documento ha sido destacado enLista de alzas!
    theoleal

    Thanks for this concise rendition of wei wu wei, his background and his work. It gave me an understanding of this influential writer and why we owe wei wu wei.

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    Terrence Gargiulo

    Thank you for sharing this distillation of Wei WuWei's work. New and a wonderful gift to spur reflection - I will share with others.

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