The Essence of Kabbalah
The Essence of Kabbalah

Author: Brian L. Lancaster

Publisher: Castle Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780785820390

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Havings studied this material for several years, I had the opportunity to read Brian Lancaster's book on the Essence of Kabbalah. I found the writing to be well based in theory. Lancaster references many of the seminal works in Kabbalah and many of the great writers - from Luria Havings studied this material for several years, I had the opportunity to read Brian Lancaster's book on the Essence of Kabbalah. I found the writing to be well based in theory. Lancaster references many of the seminal works in Kabbalah and many of the great writers - from Luria. He makes sense out of a very complex tradition by providing adequate background, common sense language, and a nice balance of scholarship and approachability. The book is also sprinkled with a few illustrations, and Lancaser does a great job of describing the comcepts of gematria and the Hebrew alphabet - which comprise a major foundation for Kabbalistic thinking. All in all a great introductory book.

Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life
Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life

Author: Michael Laitman

Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0973826894

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Science explains the mechanisms that sustain life; Kabbalah explains why life exists. In Kabbalah, Science and the Meaning of Life, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD, a kabbalist and a scientist, combines science and spirituality in a captivating dialogue that reveals lifes meaning. For thousands of years kabbalists have been writing that the world is made of a single entity divided into separate beings. Today the cutting edge science of quantum physics states a very similar idea: that at the most fundamental level of matter, we are all literally one. Science proves that reality is affected by the observer who examines it. And so does Kabbalah. But Kabbalah says more: even the Creator of reality is found within the observer. In other words, God is inside of us, he doesnt exist anywhere else. When we pass away so does he. These earthshaking concepts and more are eloquently introduced so that even readers uneducated in Kabbalah or science will easily understand them. Therefore, if youre just a little curious about why you are here, what life means, and what you can do to enjoy it more, this is your book.

The Essence of Kabbalah
The Essence of Kabbalah

Author: Brian L. Lancaster

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2005-09-10

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1848581394

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There can be no perfecting above without the perfecting influence of humans when they are righteous and act from love. (Zohar 2:155a) The Essence of Kabbalah explains the mysticism of the Torah and the other books in the Hebrew Bible, and presents an overview of the historical trends that have shaped Kabbalah as it is known today. It examines the interpretative methods that are viewed as unlocking the secrets of the Torah - those teachings that point to the inner fabric of creation. Acclaimed author Brian Lancaster explores key extracts from the seminal works of Kabbalah - the Sefer Yetsirah, the Bahir and the Zohar, and presents the major teachings of influential kabbalists. He places Kabbalah in the context of Judaism as a whole, and illustrates the ways in which Judiasm's teachings, prayers and rituals express a concealed inner tradition. Further, he shows how contemporary scholarship and science are enabling a creative dialogue with the ancient teachings preserved within Kabbalah, leading to a twenty-first century renaissance in the importance of mysticism for providing a much-needed and profound sense of connectedness and purpose in our world.

Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed
Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author: Pinchas Giller

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-10-27

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1441176756

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Kabbalah: A Guide for the Perplexed is a concise and accessible introduction to the major elements of the prevalent metaphysical system of Judaism, Kabbalah. The book covers the historical and theoretical essence of Kabbalah, offering a clear definition of the term and the limitations of what Kabbalah is and is not. Pinchas Giller provides an overview of the history of the movement, reflecting the sweep of Jewish history as a whole, and examines its metaphysical system, the advanced mythos of early and later Luria, doctrines of the soul, and the mysteries of Jewish religious practice and law. The book concludes with a summary of the contemporary kabbalistic phenomena, particularly in light of the notoriety of some modern purveyors of Kabbalah. As cogent and objective as possible, this is the ideal companion for those wishing to gain a sound understanding of this often perplexing mystical aspect of Judaism.

Endless Light
Endless Light

Author: David Aaron

Publisher: Berkley

Published: 1998-11

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Answers the question "Who am I?" with the teachings of the Torah, and offers ways to become enriched spiritually and live more satisfying lives.

The Path of Kabbalah
The Path of Kabbalah

Author: Michael Laitman

Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 0973231599

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Kabbalists state that there is no reality at all, but something called His Essence, the Upper Force, and this is what we perceive as our world. As uncanny as it sounds, this notion hides in its wings the very prospect of freedom, for every person, for every nation, and for the entire world. The structure and the perception of reality are the surface of this book. But the story of humanity, or more accurately, of the human soul, is the undercurrent that drives the reader forward in this book. It is about you, about me, about all of us. This book is about the way we were, the way we are, the way we will be, and most importantly, it is about the best way to get there. In this neatly structured composition, every part speaks of a different aspect of Kabbalah. It starts with our perception of reality, our perception of the Creator, and the evolution of our soul in the spiritual worlds (including explanatory drawings). The book also clears up misconceptions about Kabbalah and explains, in plain words, how to experience the spiritual realm of our lives.

The Practical Kabbalah Guidebook
The Practical Kabbalah Guidebook

Author: C. J. M. Hopking

Publisher: Godsfield Press

Published: 2003-01-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781841811154

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The essence of Kabbalah is contained within the glyph of the Tree of Life, which represents a map of human consciousness and which offers a route to the divine. This guide is an introduction to a popular spiritual tradition.

Kabbalah on Love
Kabbalah on Love

Author: Yehuda Berg

Publisher: Kabbalah Publishing

Published: 2006-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781571895578

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Yehuda Berg has plumbed the depths of "The Zohar, a 2,000-year-old Kabbalistic text, to create an easy-to-use method for cultivating the meaningful relationships that everyone desires and deserves. Berg explains not just how to love, but how to accept the love of others. He guides readers through a step-by-step process of removing the barriers that prevent them from connecting with others. Finally, the book shows how to open one's heart and mind, and create healthy, fulfilling relationships with partners, children, parents, and friends.

Meditation and Kabbalah
Meditation and Kabbalah

Author: Aryeh Kaplan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1568213816

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Meditative methods of Kabbalah. A lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research.