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Zohar (Book of Splendor) Kabbalah Holy Book The Zohar is more than 2000 years old, but until very recently it was kept almost entirely hidden from the world, withheld out of fear that its power would be misused. Looked at it strictly as a work of spiritual wisdom, the Zohar is both an exploration and an explanation of every aspect of our physical and spiritual universe, and the connections that exists between them. Yet the real benefit of the Zohar in our daily lives is the energy imbued within each letter, each word, each phrase. For thousands of years, kabbalists have taught that simply the physical presence of the Zohar brought protection from harm. To read more about various translations that are available for purchase, click here. Sefir Yezira (Book of Creation) Authored by Abraham the Patriarch nearly 4000 years ago, Sefir Yezira is the original Kabbalistic text. A mere three pages long, this concise and profound work contains the secrets of the universe and forms the basis of Kabbalistic astrology. It explains the nature of celestial bodies and the power they can potentially exert over our lives. However, it also describes how we need not be slaves to these cosmic influences and how we can actually achieve dominion over them. Purchase by clicking here. Kabbalah for Beginners by Rabbi Laitman The Kabbalist Rabbi Laitman, who was the student and personal assistant to Rabbi Baruch Ashlag from 1979-1991, follows in the footsteps of his rabbi in passing on the wisdom of Kabbalah to the world. This book is based on sources that were passed down by Rabbi Baruch’s father, Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), the author of ‘‘the Sulam,’’ the commentaries on The Book of Zohar, who continued the ways of the Ari and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and many great Kabbalists throughout the generations before them. The goal of this book is to assist individuals in confronting the first stages of the spiritual realm. This unique method of study, which encourages sharing this wisdom with others, not only helps overcome the trials and tribulations of everyday life, but initiates a process in which individuals extend themselves beyond the standard limitations of today’s world. Purchase by clicking here. In the Shadow of the Ladder: Introductions to Kabbalah by Yehudah Ashlag. This authentic translation into English of two Kabbalah texts written in Hebrew asks deeply personal questions about the essence of an individual and the existence of a soul. Discussing the experience of an individual and the role of humans in creation, it offers an understanding of the places of evil, suffering, compassion, and joy in the full experience of divine love. The Kabbalah is presented here not as an esoteric study limited to the divinely inspired, but as a universal pathway of the spirit. Coming from the West rather than the East, this book fills a long-awaited gap as it teaches an essential spirituality within the conceptual framework of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Purchase by clicking here. Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow by Arthur Green Join one of the world’s leading interpreters of Jewish mysticism in discovering why the words of the past reveal the path of our future. Kabbalah teaches that there is a secret unity of all Being, hidden within the multiplicity and diversity of life as we experience it. In order to discover God--or the real meaning or the essential Oneness of Being--we need to turn inward, to look more deeply at the world around us. Scratch the surface of reality and you will discover God. We, in fact, discover the Oneness of Being by staying right here, paying as close attention as we can to the present in which we live. |