Ouspensky was the systematizer of the teachings of Gurdjieff. When he met Gurdjieff, he devoted his mental talents to being very faithful to the ideas that Gurdjieff shared, which he felt represented an understanding from "higher mind". This book A NEW MODEL OF THE UNIVERSE shows how much Ouspensky already understood before his meeting with Gurdjieff. He shares much about themes like the esoteric teachings hidden within the New Testament, the Fourth dimension, sacred geometry, dreams, yoga, hypnosis, and some of Ouspensky's own travels in search of the miraculous. It is well worth reading both as a preparation for studying the teachings of Gurdjieff and also in its own right. Ouspensky was a deep thinker and had much to share. His writings are not an easy read. It takes some time to get into the ponderousness of his writings, but it is worth it.