A Letter to Friends
Warmest greetings.
Some time ago, a friend asked me to share some things that might introduce him to Kabbalah, which is a language of distinctions that help us identify and experience various, ever more refined levels of consciousness. The selections offered on this website, I think, will give you a feel for this body of study. Kabbalah literally translates "receiving," and refers to receiving intuitive "revelations" that don't always lend themselves to words or rational explanation, but nonetheless impact our states of mind and ways of being. The investigations offered on these pages are door-openers to this sort of "receiving."
As you may know, Kabbalah draws on words, images, sacred names and letter symbols found in the Torah, or the Old Testament. Just as one need not be Hindu to draw practical wisdom from the sacred Bhagavad Gita, one need not be Jewish to use this rich treasure chest of wisdom and tools of awakening. Those raised in or embarked upon this rich spiritual tradition may already have some familiarity with the power symbols awash in its vast milky way of light and illumination. Others not yet familiar with the Torah, but drawn to this investigation, may want to find a Bible and read through Genesis to start. The Book of Psalms is also a good entree’ to this scripture. I'm also posting a Weekly Torah Calendar here, brief overviews of different portions of the scripiture. These too will give you a feel for the scripture in the context of this conversation.
Prahaladan, Month of Iyar 5766, April/May 2006
Warmest greetings.
Some time ago, a friend asked me to share some things that might introduce him to Kabbalah, which is a language of distinctions that help us identify and experience various, ever more refined levels of consciousness. The selections offered on this website, I think, will give you a feel for this body of study. Kabbalah literally translates "receiving," and refers to receiving intuitive "revelations" that don't always lend themselves to words or rational explanation, but nonetheless impact our states of mind and ways of being. The investigations offered on these pages are door-openers to this sort of "receiving."
As you may know, Kabbalah draws on words, images, sacred names and letter symbols found in the Torah, or the Old Testament. Just as one need not be Hindu to draw practical wisdom from the sacred Bhagavad Gita, one need not be Jewish to use this rich treasure chest of wisdom and tools of awakening. Those raised in or embarked upon this rich spiritual tradition may already have some familiarity with the power symbols awash in its vast milky way of light and illumination. Others not yet familiar with the Torah, but drawn to this investigation, may want to find a Bible and read through Genesis to start. The Book of Psalms is also a good entree’ to this scripture. I'm also posting a Weekly Torah Calendar here, brief overviews of different portions of the scripiture. These too will give you a feel for the scripture in the context of this conversation.
Prahaladan, Month of Iyar 5766, April/May 2006
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