Basic Concepts in Kabbalah

by Michael Laitman

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0973826886
• ISBN13: 9780973826883
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Bnei Baruch
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An Amazing Work

I got the audiobook version of this amazing work and I have to say it is one of my new favorites. Its not so much about the Kabbalah itself as about how to approach the Kabbalah. It covers some of the basic concepts you need to know to start studying the Kabbalah, the attitude, the intent and so on. Although the tree of life and the sephirot are discussed, the student is primarily readied to start a serious lifelong study of the Kabbalah and begin the work of spiritual development.

Expanding your Inner Vision

Although on the surface the title might imply that this is a book only for beginners, I would disagree. It is certainly very appropriate for beginners as it serves to introduce us to the basic concepts in Kabbalah as stated. However, by reading this book over and over it will do more than just that. This book is all about contemplating spiritual terms and thereby expanding our inner vision...our consciousness. There is a spiritual structure that is ever present around us and it is up to our efforts to learn how to see, feel and experience these hidden worlds. Kabbalah is all about attracting the Light that corrects and this book attracts much Light.

This is the book for beginner and not so beginner in study of Kabbalah

As a beginner in the study of Kabbalah this book meant so much to me. When I moved to more advanced study the concepts stayed with me assisting understanding of spiritual terms and encouraging contemplation of the wisdom of Kabbalah. The Basic Concepts in Kabbalah begins with the beautiful and powerful poem, The Tree of Life, setting the tone for the entire book. In the introduction I saw a depiction of my condition as a part of the stark situation humanity finds itself in, but there also followed a description of the way to resolve each issue that stands between man and the Upper Worlds. The foundation of Kabbalah is explained through the perception, purpose and giving of Kabbalah, these chapters were particularly useful in getting started with my study. If I were to choose the most inspiring, uplifting part of the book it would be the chapter AfterWord to the Zohar. It offered me an understanding and concise description of attaining adhesion with the Creator, just what that means and how to go about arriving at the closest place or state to the Creator that can be obtained. Near the end of the book is the section on key concepts, this is a beautifully enlightening list of things that is in itself an education in Kabbalah. It is, and will be, a reference for me in my study of Kabbalah.

Excellent!!!

An excellent source for the beginner as well as the advanced student of Kabbalah. Highly recommended. You will be reading this one over and over there is so much information. For the reasonable price you can't go wrong.

Basically Complete

'Basic Concepts in Kabbalah' provides the reader with an inner observation of each concept presented for authentic study of Kabbalah. One reading of the book and you'll find yourself returning to these topics and terms again and again -- each time receiving a clearer sense of what already surrounds us, yet only needing us to perceive it.