The Zohar Book Of Enlightenment

This is the first translation with commentary of selections from The Zohar, the major text of the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. This work was written in 13th-century Spain by Moses de Leon, a Spanish scholar.

A 13th century Cabbalistic text; first appearing in Spain, its author claimed that it was the work of an ancient writer, from the school of Rabbi Shim'on of Yohai. Current scholarship suggests that Zohar may actually be the work of a 13th century Spanish scholar, Moses de León.

The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah now offers readers the best introduction to the Zohar. The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it? Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalah—described as a mixture of theology, mystical psychology, anthropology, myth, and poetry—alongside facing-page stories, notes, and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the first-time reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism. Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar—midrash, mystical fantasy, commentary, and Hebrew scripture—and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text, recognized by kabbalists as the most important work of mystical teaching, in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating.

The best-selling author of The Essential Kabbalah now offers readers the best introduction to the Zohar. The splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar, the major text of the Jewish mystical tradition, has never intrigued readers of all faiths more than it does today. But how can we truly understand it? Daniel C. Matt brings together in one place the most important teachings from the Zohar, the cornerstone of Kabbalah--described as a mixture of theology, mystical psychology, anthropology, myth, and poetry--alongside facing-page stories, notes, and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the first-time reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism. Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar--midrash, mystical fantasy, commentary, and Hebrew scripture--and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text, recognized by kabbalists as the most important work of mystical teaching, in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating.

This book analyzes the use of symbolism and theurgy in two sections of the Zohar, the central text of the kabbalah. These compositions, Tiqqunei ha-Zohar and Ra'aya Meheimna have been particularly loved by kabbalists. Giller demonstrates the significance of their contributions to theosophical kabbalah.

The Message of this Book: 1. To establish a method for understanding and achieving spiritual force for the individual and their interactions with others. 2. The spiritual method proposed in this book works well and can be implemented at any time, as long as certain necessary conditions are met. 3. Outline a clear summary of the path to success for any spiritual project. 4. To show a scientific and mathematical approach that allows the relationships between the different components of the spiritual system to be defined. 5. To indicate how to reach spiritual achievement with a team of people and in society at large. 6. To offer a structured and phased process for the management of the proposed spiritual method within the perception of the spiritual system 7. To calculate and measure the influence that an individual, or group of people, exerts on others. 8. To discuss the spiritual composition of the individual. The work is based on the practice of Kabbalah, based on the Jewish book of Zohar. This work is not a religious book. 9. The text illustrates that the result of spiritual work can be measured and repeated, thus determining that the spiritual system is exact science Is there something that, without having physical mass or magnetism, communicates between or united people? Is there a system which, though imperceptible to our five senses, exists and unites us all, no matter how far apart people are physically, not limited by time or space, which we could call a “spiritual system?” Everything that happens has an explanation and is for the good. Why the book? • The book is directed at people who look for answers and feel a desire for spirituality. Most likely this book will help those who are curious and beginning to perceive spirituality to understand how the system functions. The book is friendly, clearly written and easy to read for all. • The book explain what the spiritual system runs on, what its internal and external processes are, what results it will bring, and how it operates. • The book is based on Kabbalah practice, based on the Jewish Book of Zohar. Spirituality is the reason for and the nucleus of every religion, but this book isn’t about religion. • The book will give the individual a tool to understand where and how to nourish the soul, the spiritual part of an individual, and explains in simple terms its composition, the spiritual DNA. • The book shows that the result of spiritual work can be measured and quantified. The influence that an individual or group has on others can be calculated and clearly measured like any science. • The book will also serve those seeking answers related to their interpersonal relationships, love, mental health, motivation and self-help. • For those people of a positive nature, the content of this book will be of good value for reflection, even if they are not willing to follow the guidelines and suggestions presented therein. • By implementing the model presented in the book, we can achieve success in every effort, because we will learn to link our activities with a spiritual purpose. • For the individual who is already on the path to spiritual enlightenment, the book will explain how we can connect with other people, share the same spiritual purpose, and increase our influence to the benefit of the society in general.

This book examines the multifarious nature of wisdom and explores the various types of wisdom and their interrelations. As an investigation of the nature of wisdom and its different expressions it addresses a concern of academic philosophy but also concerns of comparative studies, religious studies, and the humanities generally.

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. Unlocking The Zohar 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.