Small Wind: Planning & Building Successful Installations, with Case Studies from the Field

Aryeh Kaplan

Gershon Weiss

Academic Press

The Bahir is one of the oldest and most important of all classical Kabbalah texts. Until the publication of the Zohar, the Bahir was the most influential and widely quoted primary source of Kabbalistic teachings.The Bahir is quoted in every major book on Kabbalah, the earliest being the Raavad's commentary on Sefer Yetzirah, and it is cited numerous times by Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman (Ramban) in his commentary on the Torah. It is also quoted many times in the Zohar. It was first published around 1176 by the Provence school of Kabbalists; the first printed edition appeared in Amsterdam in 1651.The name Bahir is derived from the first verse quoted in the text (Job 37:21), "And now they do not see light, it is brilliant (Bahir) in the skies." It is also called the "Midrash of Rabbi Nehuniah ben HaKana," particularly by the Ramban. The reason might be that Rabbi Nehuniah's name is at the very beginning of the book, but most Kabbalists actually attribute the Bahir to him and his school. Some consider it the oldest kabbalistic text ever written.Although the Bahir is a fairly small book, some 12,000 words in all, it was very highly esteemed among those who probed its mysteries. Rabbi Judah Chayit, a prominent fifteenth-century Kabbalist, writes, "Make this book a crown for your head." Much of the text is very difficult to understand, and Rabbi Moshe Cordevero (1522-1570), head of the Safed school of Kabbalah, says, "The words of this text are bright (Bahir) and sparkling, but their brilliance can blind the eye."One of the most important concepts revealed in the Bahir is that of the Ten Sefirot, and careful analysis of these discussions yields much of what will be found in later kabbalistic works, as well as their relation to anthropomorphism and the reason for the commandments. Also included is a discussion of reincarnation, or Gilgul, an interpretation of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, the Thirty-two Paths of Wisdom, and the concept of Tzimtzum, the s

The Bahir: An ancient Kabbalistic text attributed to Rabbi Nehuniah ben HaKana, first century, C. E

Religion & Spirituality

Judaism

Red Wheel/Weiser

Text: English, Hebrew (translation)

Meditation and Kabbalah

To most people, the very word Kabbalah implies the mystical experience par excellence, but most modern books about this subject shed very little light on its ancient mystical and magical aspects. Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan has translated Sefer Yetzirah, the oldest and most mysterious of all kabbalistic texts, and now brings its theoretical, meditative, and magical implications to light. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of the Sefirot, souls, and angels. When properly understood, Sefer Yetzirah becomes the instruction manual for a very special type of meditation meant to strengthen concentration and to aid the development of telekinetic and telepathic powers. These powers are meant to help initiates perform feats that outwardly appear magical. The magical Kabbalah is closely related to the meditative Kabbalah and uses various signs, incantations, and divine names by which initiates can influence or alter natural events. Also included is a digest of all major commentaries on the text of Sefer Yetzirah and a bibliography of many of the major kabbalistic works that discuss it, as well as extensive notes regarding various aspects of the translation. Rabbi Kaplan's translation is based on the Gra version, which has been thought to be the most authentic. Also included are the short version, the long version, and the Saadia version, making this volume the most complete work on Sefer Yetzirah in English.

Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alternative Medicine

Weiser Books

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan has translated Sefer Yetzirah, the oldest and most mysterious of all kabbalistic texts, and now brings its theoretical, meditative, and magical implications to light. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of the Sefirot, souls, and angels. When properly understood, Sefer Yetzirah becomes the instruction manual for a very special type of meditation meant to strengthen concentration and to aid the development of telekinetic and telepathic powers.

This classic work collects Rebbe Nachman´s conversations and teachings ranging from comments on practical everyday topics to fundamental teachings about joy, faith and meditation, and explanations of the mystical kabbalah. The conversations were recorded verbatim, giving a vivid picture of the atmosphere surrounding the Master, his wit, directness and wisdom. Also included is an account of Rebbe Nachman´s adventure-filled pilgrimage to the Holy Land at the height of the Napoleonic wars in 1798.

Rabbi Nachman's Wisdom

Breslov Research Inst

Nachman of Breslov (Hebrew: ???? ???????), also known as Reb Nachman of Bratslav, Reb Nachman Breslover (Yiddish: ?? ???? ??????????), Nachman from Uman (April 4, 1772 - October 16, 1810), was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement. Rebbe Nachman, a great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, breathed new life into the Hasidic movement by combining the esoteric secrets of Judaism (the Kabbalah) with in-depth Torah scholarship. He attracted thousands of followers during his lifetime and his influence continues until today through many Hasidic movements such as Breslov Hasidism. Rebbe Nachman's religious philosophy revolved around closeness to God and speaking to God in normal conversation "as you would with a best friend." The concept of hitbodedut is central to his thinking.

Until the Mashiach: The Life of Rabbi Nachman

This Book Contains Joshua (Yehoshua), Page 1 Judges (Shoftim), Page 95 Samuel I (Shmuel 1), Page 181 Samuel II (Shmuel 2), Page 283 Kings I (Melachim 1), Page 379 Kings II (Melachim 2), Page 483 Bibliography, Page 581 Index, Page 591

The Living Torah the Five Books of Moses: A New Translation Based on Traditional Jewish Sources, With Notes, Introduction, Maps, Tables, Charts, Bibliography and Index

Moznaim Publishing Corp.

The Handbook of Jewish Thought

Moznaim Pub Corp

Among the topics discussed in the first part of Innerspace are the Kabbalistic universes through which we may draw close to G-d, the constant interplay between the spiritual and the physical, and the concept of Divine Providence. In Part Two, Rabbi Kaplan explores the text of Ezekiel's "Vision of the Chariot". He reveals that all prophecy stems from meditation and details the training a prophet undergoes.(254 Pages)

Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy

Moznaim Publishing Corporation

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Books by Aryeh Kaplan

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Small Wind: Planning & Building Successful Installations, with Case Studies from the Field

The Bahir: An ancient Kabbalistic text attributed to Rabbi Nehuniah ben HaKana, first century, C. E

Meditation and Kabbalah

Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation

Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation

Rabbi Nachman's Wisdom

Until the Mashiach: The Life of Rabbi Nachman

The Living Torah the Five Books of Moses: A New Translation Based on Traditional Jewish Sources, With Notes, Introduction, Maps, Tables, Charts, Bibliography and Index

The Handbook of Jewish Thought

Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy