Relationship : Meet a significant person 1951 (studied Ouspenskys book "In Search of the Miraculous" on Gurdjieff and the Fourth way.)
Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1991 (Letter to the Transpersonal Community)
Crime : Law suit 30 January 1992 (Lawsuit against Helen Palmer and Harper & Row) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Crime : Law suit 22 July 1992 (Foundling Helen Palmer plead free) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Bolivian-born spiritual teacher, the founder of the Arica School in Chile and without doubt one of the great cornerstone founders of the spiritual enneagram. Among his major students belong the film-maker Alejandro Jodorowsky (17 February 1929, Tocopilla, Chile), the human consciousness investigator John C. Lilly and the psychiatrist Claudio Naranjo. Lily and Jodorowsky visited him in Chile and experimented on his advise with LSD. His student Claudio Naranjo became the founder of the psychological Enneagram. He was the teacher of contemporary enneagram gurus like Helen Palmer, A.H. Almaas and Sandra Maitri in his named after G. (George Gurdjieff) "Seekers After Truth" (SAT) group in Berkeley, California. The psychologist, and in her later writings with Virginia Price, an obvious astrologist, Helen Palmer (DOB unknown, she claimed according to her students to be a foundling like Moses) was one of the first person to write illuminating books about the enneagram. From 30 January 1992 till 22 July 1992, a revealing lawsuit was held between Ichazos Arica Institute and Helen Palmer and her publisher Harper & Row Publishers, about her undisclosed, but meant to be secret illuminations. Arica v. Palmer, 970 F 2d 106: "The facts of this case are fully reported at 761 F.Supp. 1056 (S.D.N.Y.1991). We briefly summarize those facts most relevant to this appeal. Plaintiff-appellant Arica Institute, Inc. ("Arica") is a not-for-profit educational institution which provides trainings based on the work of the Institutes founder: Oscar Ichazo ("Ichazo"), himself a student of Zen, Sufism, Yoga, Buddism, Confucianism, I Ching, and the Kabbalah." Most interesting in this seemingly mundane document is that the A(leph) and Omega words referring to astrology, were not mentioned. But it still, reveals a lot. Link to Wikipedia Read less
Date of Birth: July 24, 1931
Place of Birth: Roboré, Bolivia
Oscar Ichazo was a Bolivian philosopher and the founder of the Arica School, a seminal influence on the development of the Enneagram of Personality. His teachings incorporate elements of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding human consciousness and potential.
As of 2023, there haven't been any new developments or widely reported news regarding Oscar Ichazo, who passed away in 2020. However, his teachings continue to influence various spiritual and psychological communities worldwide, with ongoing discussions about his impact on the Enneagram and personal development.
Although Oscar Ichazo is no longer actively creating new projects, the Arica School continues to offer workshops, courses, and publications based on his teachings. These projects aim to further his legacy by providing resources for personal and spiritual development. The school also facilitates a global network of practitioners who engage with Ichazo's methodologies.
Oscar Ichazo's legacy is deeply embedded in the field of personal development. His work on the Enneagram has been foundational, influencing numerous authors, therapists, and spiritual teachers. Despite his passing, Ichazo's influence persists through the teachings of the Arica School and the continued exploration of his ideas by new generations.
Social Media Presence
Oscar Ichazo himself did not maintain a profile on social media platforms, but his work and legacy are often discussed in online forums and groups dedicated to the Enneagram and spiritual growth. Enthusiasts and scholars frequently share insights and experiences related to his teachings on platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram.