The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism

Description: The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism An Essential Introduction to the Philosophy and Practice of the Mystical Traditions of Judaism by Perle Besserman Shambhala, 1997, First Edition, 1570622159, Trade Paperback, Fine condition, no marks, no underlining, no highlighting, no creases, like new condition. 160 pages. Jewish mystics from biblical times to the present have explored the hidden secrets of the Torah in quest of a single goal: to lose the self in the Infinite "No-thingness" (Ein Sof) and be at one with God. In language accessible to the layperson, this Shambhala Guide provides a detailed introduction to the complex world of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. With an extensive background in meditation practice, Perle Besserman emphasizes Kabbalah's spiritual disciplines, grounded in righteous living, devotional practices, and meditation. She discusses the Kabbalistic universe, including the four worlds and ten sefirot; Jewish meditation techniques and instructions for beginning meditation; mystics and teachers from Rabbi Akiva and the Baal Shem Tov to Aryeh Kaplan; the often uneasy relationship between Kabbalah and mainstream Judaism; and applying the ancient wisdom of Jewish mysticism to life in the world of today. News & Reviews "In language accessible to the non-specialist general reader, Perle Besserman's Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism emphasizes Kabbalah's spiritual disciplines, grounded in righteous living, devotional practices, and meditation." —Wisconsin Bookwatch "This is a work which explains the Kabbalah with as much clarity as it can be explained and with a genuine feeling for mystic lore. I recommend it to all readers." —Isaac Bashevis Singer CONTENTS Pronunciation Guide Introduction What Is Kabbalah? Preparing to Practice The Kabbalist Community The Goal 1. The Kabbalistic Universe The Map of the Chariot The Map of the Body of God The Map of Sefrrot The Four Archetypal Worlds Ascending and Descending The Map of Letters 2. ]ewish Meditation Meditation Techniques Gazing Chanting Listening Meditation on the Sefrrot Letter Meditation Prayer as Meditation 3. The Teacher-Disciple Relationship The Israelite Nation Mystical Companions The Tannaitic Sages Medieval Mystics The Mystics of Safed The Hasidim 4. Correspondences The Ten Stages of Meditation The Faces of God: The Holy Ancient One The Small Face The Tetragrammaton Creation Measuring the Body The Throne The Heavenly Chamber 5. Kabbalah and Everyday Life Raising the Sparks Sexuality Food Purity Kabbalah and Mainstream Judaism 6. Kabbalah and the Supernatural The Golem Reincarnation Spirit Guides 7. Instructions for Beginning Meditation Yesod / Foundation Assiah / Action Yetzirah / Formation Gazing Listening Swallowing Binding Climbing Building Timing Sanctifying Atzilut / Emanation Cosmic Dancing The Still, Small Voice Meditation on Incense Gerushin (Contemplation) Shefa (Divine Influx) Shema (Hear O Israel) Beriah / Creation Tzeruf (Permutation) Hagah (Chanting) Chakikah (Engraving) Chatzivah (Hewing) 8. Kabbalah for the Twenty-first Century Secularism New Directions Family and Community No-thingness in a World of Things Suggestions for Further Reading Index nthdegree books

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