The following table compares the views on the nature and purpose of Man's life presented by Buddhism, Rudolf Steiner, and G.I.Gurdjieff. If you have any comments on this, please post a message. Buddhism Steiner Gurdjieff Man has no permanent ego. Man has a permanent ego. No rebirth or reincarnation.
Physical world is an illusion.
Physical world is a temporary manifestation of the spiritual world. Everything in the Universe is material, everything is energy. Meditation on impermanence. Meditation to awaken supersensible perception. Self-remembrance and suppression of negative emotions.