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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.
Laitman introduces several extraordinary concepts that weave into a
complete solution: 1) The crisis is essentially not financial, but
psychological: People have stopped trusting each other, and where
there is no trust there is no trade, but only war, isolation, and
pain. 2) This mistrust is a result of a natural process thats been
evolving for millennia and is culminating today. 3) To resolve the
crisis, we must first understand the process that created the
alienation. 4) The first, and most important, step to understanding
the crisis is to inform people about this natural process through
books, such as Bail Yourself Out, TV, cinema, and any other means
of communication. 5) With this information, we will "revamp" our
relationships and build them on trust, collaboration, and yes,
care. This mending process will guarantee that we, and our
families, prosper in a world of plenty.
In the words of Michael Laitman, "It is beyond human comprehension
to understand the essence of such spiritual qualities as total
altruism and love. This is for the simple reason that human beings
cannot comprehend how such feelings can exist at all, as everyone
seemingly requires an incentive to perform any act; without some
personal gain, people are not prepared to extend themselves. That
is why a quality such as altruism can only be imparted to a person
from Above, and only those who have experienced it can understand
it." Attaining The Worlds Beyond is a first step toward discovering
the ultimate fulfillment of spiritual ascent in our lifetime. This
book reaches out to all those who are searching for answers, who
are seeking a logical and reliable way to understand the world's
phenomena. This magnificent introduction to the wisdom of Kabbalah
provides a new kind of awareness that enlightens the mind,
invigorates the heart, and moves the reader to the depths of their
soul.
This is a unique collection of excerpts from a man whose wisdom has
earned him devoted students in North America and the world over.
Michael Laitman is a scientist, a Kabbalist, and a great thinker
who presents ancient wisdom in a compelling style. Written in a
unique and metaphorical language, this book speaks to us in a
sincere, yet thought-provoking manner while answering the deepest
questions all humans have asked. When life gets out of hand, when
we need a moment to reflect and to be alone with our thoughts, this
book will help us rediscover our inner compass. This book does not
profess to teach Kabbalah, but rather gently introduces ideas from
the teaching. The Point in the Heart is a window to a new
perception. As the author himself testifies to the wisdom of
Kabbalah, "It is a science of emotion, a science of pleasure. You
are welcome to open and to taste". In Kabbalah, the heart is a
symbol of our desire to enjoy. And the point in the heart is that
special, intimate moment when we ask ourselves about our purpose
for being here. It is that time when we pause and reflect on what
lies beyond the incessant "gadget-chase" and ask not if we really
need them, but why is it that we want them in the first place. In
Laitmans own words, this is "the beginning of the soul, the first
step toward revealing love". When you need a light in the dark,
this book will be your candle.
Reveals the factors contributing to the perilous state in which we
find our world today. Many researchers and scientists agree that
the cause of humankinds problems is the human ego. Yet Laitmans
groundbreaking new book not only demonstrates that ego has been the
basis for all suffering throughout human history but also reveals
why we are subject to suffering due to our egos, and how we can
turn our plight to pleasure, our troubles to opportunity. The book
contains two parts. First, an analysis of the human soul and how
the souls own structure is its bane. The book also maps out what we
need to do to once again be happy, and what we should avoid because
it would worsen our suffering. Throughout the book, Laitmans
analysis of the state of humanity is supported by examples from
science and from Kabbalists both ancient and contemporary. "From
Chaos to Harmony" determines that we can and must collectively rise
to a new level of existence and explains how we can accomplish this
goal on personal, social, national and international levels.
This book presents a revolutionary approach to education. All
around us we see proof that a dramatic paradigm shift is occurring
within our society. An interconnected and interdependent world has
started to gradually emerge displacing society's current system
which was built upon egoism and hubris. While the world is evolving
our education system has been stagnate and is based upon the needs
and ideals of the 19th Century. A new education must be developed
to meet the needs of an integral society, where all the parts work
together to contribute to the well-being and success of humanity.
The society will in turn, will be responsible to provide for the
well-being and success of its citizens, consequently forming a
relationship of mutual need. In a globalised, integral world, this
is the only sensible and sustainable solution. In the book, a
series of dialogs between professors Michael Laitman and Anatoly
Ulianov, we see starting to unfold a new education system. Absence
of competition, nurturing through a social environment, peer
equality, rewarding the givers, and dynamic makeup of classrooms
and instructors are only some of the new precepts introduced in
this must-have book.
This book sheds light on some of the Jews most daunting and
mystifying questions: What is our role on this planet? Are we truly
"the chosen people"? If we are, what were we chosen for? What is
causing anti-Semitism, and can it be cured? Using numerous quotes
and references from Jewish sages and historians of all times, the
book offers a roadmap for achieving one of the Jews most
sought-after, yet elusive goals: social cohesion and unity. Indeed,
unity is the very gift that the Jews alone can give to the world,
and which the world impatiently awaits. When we unite and share our
unity with all, then peace, brotherly love, and happiness will
forever prevail throughout the world.
In "Together Forever", Michael Laitman tells us that if we are
patient and endure the trials we encounter along our life's path,
we will become stronger, braver, and wiser. Instead of growing
weaker, we will learn to create our own magic and our own wonders
as only a magician can. In this warm, tender tale, the author
shares with children and parents alike some of the gems and charms
of the spiritual world.The storyline introduces a kind magician who
wishes to have a friend, and to teach his friend all the magic that
he knows. He creates all kinds of objects and animals, but his best
friend and student is the man that he creates. The story describes
how the magician teaches the man to be like him - a great and kind
magician - and explains that every one of us can become like the
magician, if it is our wish. The wisdom of Kabbalah is filled with
spellbinding stories. "Together Forever" is yet another gift from
this ageless source of wisdom, whose lessons make our lives richer,
easier, and far more fulfilling.
The Book of Zohar (Book of Radiance), also known as The Zohar is
one of the most mysterious and misunderstood compositions ever
written. The awe, admiration, and even fear it has evoked over the
years are unsurpassed. This book contains the secrets of the whole
of Creation, but until recently these secrets were shrouded in a
cloud of mystery and misconceptions. Now The Zohar is openly
unfolding its wisdom throughout the world, to show humanity a way
forward, as the book itself declares (VaYera, Item 460), When the
days of the Messiah draw near, even infants will discover the
secrets of the wisdom. The greatest Kabbalist of the 20th century,
Rav Yehuda Ashlag (1884-1954) paved a new way for us by which we
can reveal the secrets of The Zohar. He wrote the Sulam [Ladder]
Commentary and the four introductions for The Zohar to help us come
to know the forces that govern our lives, and teach us how we can
assume control over our destinies. This book is an invitation to a
wondrous journey to a higher world. The author, Kabbalist Dr
Michael Laitman, wisely ushers us into the revelations of the Sulam
commentary. In so doing, Laitman helps us fine-tune our thoughts as
we read in The Zohar, to maximize the spiritual benefit derived
from reading it. In addition to explaining The Book of Zohar, the
book contains numerous inspiring quotes from The Zohar,
specifically translated, edited, and compiled for easy reading and
understanding of this powerful text.
This is a book for everyone who is seeking answers to life's
essential questions. We all have problems; we want to know why we
are here, why there is pain and how we can make life more
enjoyable. The four parts of this book tell us exactly how the
wisdom of Kabbalah came about, who discovered and developed it, and
what they discovered. Afterwards, the book tells us about the world
we live in and finally, it explains how we can make our lives
better for ourselves and for our children. Part One discusses the
discovery of the wisdom of Kabbalah, and how it was developed, and
finally concealed until our time. Part Two introduces the gist of
the wisdom of Kabbalah, using 10 easy drawings to help us
understand the structure of the spiritual worlds, and how they
relate to our world.These drawings are accompanied by explanatory
texts that make understanding Kabbalah very easy. Part Three
reveals Kabbalistic concepts that are largely unknown to the
public. For example: the Creator exists nowhere but within us; our
senses reveal what they sense, not what is really out there; and
reality is nothing but a reflection of our perception, and hence
changes when we change. Part Four elaborates on practical means you
and I can take in order to make our lives here better and more
enjoyable for us and for our children. It explains how we can
implement Kabbalistic principles such as freedom of choice and the
power of society, and thus become more whole and fulfilled
individuals.
This is a collection of quotes and excerpts from generations of
great Kabbalists, including Rav Yehuda Ashlag, author of the
"Sulam" [Ladder] commentary of "The Book of Zohar". This
compilation reveals the spiritual concepts of Kabbalah in every
realm of human life, using poignant and thought-provoking passages
with accurate references from authentic Kabbalistic sources as well
as the greatest Kabbalists of all time. A student or a spiritual
searcher can use this book as compass in their quest to find true
spirituality. The quotes from Gems of Wisdom: words of the great
Kabbalists from all generations will become an indispensable source
book the reader will constantly revisit and utilize. It is a
priceless gift to any person who is a kabbalah student or wishes to
explore this age old wisdom.
This book presents a new perspective on the challenges currently
facing the world. Dr Laitman shows the reader that the problems of
the world are the consequence of humanity's growing egotism. In
that spirit, the book suggests ways to use our egos for society's
benefit, rather than merely for our own self-interest. The earlier
chapters offer a unique understanding of humanity's existence on
this planet and how our collective egoism has influenced the
development of our society. By understanding the ego and its
origins the reader discovers a new understanding of the global
integral existence as the remedy for society's ills. The final
chapters address our current social and political challenges, and
explain how we can use our egos to resolve them, rather than
continuing the downward cycle that humanity finds itself in.
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.
By reading in this book, one develops internal observations and
approaches that did not previously exist within. This book is
intended for contemplation of spiritual terms. To the extent that
we are integrated with these terms, we begin to unveil the
spiritual structure that surrounds us, almost as if a mist had been
lifted.
Our inner work is to tune our hearts and our senses to perceive the
spiritual world says Michael Laitman in the poem Spiritual Wave.
This is a lovingly crafted anthology comprised of Kabbalistic tales
and allegories passed through Dr Michael Laitman, and his mentors
Rav Baruch Ashlag (Rabash), and Rabash's father Rav Yehuda Ashlag.
The desire of the Kabbalah student is to reach higher levels of
spiritual attainment, yet it is difficult to imagine the sensations
of the spiritual world. The verse in this reflective and insightful
compilation gives the reader a glimpse into the essence of this
elevated state of being. The poems herein are excerpts from letters
and lessons given by these three, spiritual leaders. They offer
inspiring and often amusing depictions of human nature that
resonate with reader regardless of his/her level of study. Indeed,
this book is a tool for any student seeking to find higher levels
of spiritual attainment.
This is a clearly-written, user-friendly guide to making sense of
the surrounding world while achieving inner peace. Each of the six
chapters in this book focuses on a different aspect of the ancient
wisdom of Kabbalah, shedding new light on a teaching that has too
often been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. A subtle, yet
profound idea weaves the books chapters into a coherent and
concrete whole. The first three chapters tell us why the present
world is in a state of crisis, explaining how our growing desires
promote progress as well as alienation, and why the biggest
deterrent to achieving positive change is rooted in our own
spirits. Chapters Four to Six offer a prescription for positive
change. Therein, we learn how we can use our spirits to build a
personally peaceful life in harmony with all of Creation. For the
first time ever, the timeless principles of Kabbalah are explained
for a general readership by a world-renowned scholar of Kabbalah --
Rav Michael Laitman, PhD. For those seeking to achieve
transformational change on a personal, communal or global level,
"Kabbalah Revealed" is required reading.
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