Students of meditation are usually surprised to discover that a j. Introduction to jewish meditation reclaiming judaism. While the idea behind this design is interesting, it can quickly cause the photo exchanges to turn into an unending back and forth of unexciting photos just. Manufactured in the united states of america 95 987654321. The section on psalm 119 alone is worth the price of the book. This practical guide covers such topics as mantra meditation, contemplation, and visualization within a jewish context. Meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan chapter 1 part 1.
In a clear english, the reader is exposed to a lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A great book that discusses various forms of classical, generic meditation, as well as traditional jewish meditation. As softening the ego, seeing yourself in the context of the divine, not necessarily erasing self. While many books, both in hebrew and english, have explored the. It is these truths that are revolved in the mind, gazed at until understood and seen. Nov 22, 2015 aryeh kaplan, who died in 1983, was a wellknown orthodox rabbi and teacher of jewish meditation. Jewish meditation is meditation that is done within the context and goals of the torah and commandments. Meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan chapter 1 part 1 bobby towers.
How fortunate we are that rabbi aryeh kaplan, one of the most. Kaplan wrote three wellknown books on jewish meditation. The jewish meditation series guidance on mindful prayer. Jul 12, 1985 if you only read one book about jewish meditation, this should be it. Rabbi avraham sutton discusses rabbi aryeh kaplans teachings on jewish meditation, kabbalah and biblical tradition. The living torah by rabbi aryeh kaplan published by moznaim publishing corp. So the bible is a collection of books written in different literary styles like narrative, poetry, and prose. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Meditation and kabbalah online book olami resources. A practical guide by aryeh kaplan, rabbi online at alibris. If you only read one book about jewish meditation, this should be it. In a clear english, the reader is exposed to a lucid. Biblical christian meditation flattening of bumpy ground to make it into a roadway.
Read jewish meditation pdf a practical guide by aryeh kaplan schocken students of mediation are usually surprised to discover that a. In this work, the late rabbi aryeh kaplan explores the jewish roots of meditation, as well as a practical on how to meditate according to jewish tradition. Pg 40, it explains that a system of purification is needed after the ashes of the red heifer no longer exist. Jewish meditation is a stepbystep introduction to meditation and the jewish practice of meditation in particular.
Reports of meditation experiences are widely found in jewish sacred texts. Kaplan, orthodox rabbi and author of meditation and the bible weiser, 1978 and meditation and kabbalah weiser, 1981, shows that meditation is consistent with traditional jewish thought and. The study of kabbala today is a tradition dating back to the most ancient of jewish sages. Discovering a hidden world, despite what jewish law says. Written by the late rabbi aryeh kaplan, this book explores the meditative methods of kabbalah. Meditation from the heart of judaism edited by avram davis, woodstock, vt. The word of the living god is the prime object of meditation. Most books on meditation emphasize eastern practices, and in some instances christian meditation, but jewish meditation is for all practical purposes ignored. In order to give ones words wings with which they may fly, we endeavor to infuse them with meditative intentions. Reading excerpts from kaplan aryeh jewish meditation a practical guide schocken from kaballah 48601 at hebrew university of jerusalem. Meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan, york beach, maine.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jewish meditation. Introduction to kabbalah, meditation and prophecy by aryeh kaplan 2nd second edition 611991 pdf. Reading excerpts from kaplan aryeh jewish meditation a. Jewish spirituality and meditation suggested reading list primaryclassic texts i have attempted to include here works i think are accessible and in english translation. Jewish spirituality and meditation suggested reading and. To note carefully, to fully observe, to behold, and, in beholding, discover. Jewish meditation 9780805210378, 9780307761118 vitalsource. Jewish meditation includes practices of settling the mind, introspection, visualization, emotional insight, contemplation of divine names, or concentration on philosophical, ethical or mystical ideas. Jewish meditation a practical guide by aryeh kaplan and publisher schocken. Kaplan not only provides background, but in many instances describes what to do at the basic level. Biblical christian meditation mantra of the christian is 66 books long. It is safe to say that this is the most authoritative book about jewish meditation ever written in the english language. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. And most of us are familiar with these kinds of literature.
Through simple exercises and clear explanations of theory, rabbi kaplan gives us the tools to develop pdf our spiritual potential through an authentically jewish meditative practice. Kaplan shows that meditation is consistent with traditional jewish thought and practice. Library of congress cataloging in publication data kaplan, aryeh jewish meditation. He is the author of many books, including a translation of the torah commentary meam loez. Chanting the name jhvh the meditative techniques created by abraham abulafia and his followers are unusual in several respects. The breadth of his knowledge on jewish mysticism is stunning. Aryeh kaplan judaism, torah and jewish info chabad.
How fortunate we are that rabbi aryeh kaplan, one of the most influential orthodox rabbis of the 20th century, left us this gift. My jewish meditation 310 core practices of minyan of rabbi rami shapiro1. The book presents a variety of meditative techniques to help make the. Jewish meditation offers a way to infuse each of facet of judaism with deeper meaning.
Kaplan s objective in all of his works is to get at the heart of judaism, to use the form to understand the substance. October 23, 1934 january 28, 1983 was an american orthodox rabbi, author, and translator known for his knowledge of physics and kabbalah. Aryeh kaplan was born in the bronx, new york city to samuel and fannie lackman kaplan of the sefardi recanati family from salonika, greece. Sample jewish renewal meditations sephirot healing meditation this is a healing that was taught to us in july 2005 by yvonne cohen, a kabbalah teacher from south africa. He explores the methods of meditation as found in the scriptures and brings to it a very advanced view of kabballistic meaning. I think that the late rabbi aryeh kaplan was one of the most brilliant minds of the past century, certainly he was one of the top spiritual minds the world ever produced. In his new book, tomer persico not only surveys the history of the pursuit of jewish meditation and mysticism, but also attempts to reconcile an increasingly individualistic and subjective approach to religion with traditional judaisms absolute truth. Inner space by aryeh kaplan, 9780940118560, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For students of meditation, this is a serious oversight.
Meditation and kabbalah aryeh kaplan pdf if you are looking for ways to increase productivity on your mac, this app is definitely one you should try out. Buy a cheap copy of meditation and kabbalah pbk book by aryeh kaplan. Mantra meditation is an example of structured, externally directed meditation. Nov 08, 2010 meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan chapter 1 part 1 bobby towers. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. He was lauded as an original thinker and prolific writer and is most well known for his translations of the torah, writings on kabbalah, and introductory pamphlets on jewish. Meditation and kabbalah is the second book he wrote on the subject of meditation behind meditation and the bible and in front of jewish meditation. Meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan, paperback barnes.
Jewish meditation mp3 audio classes and thoughts and ideas, practical hands on teachings from traditional authentic jewish sources in chassidus, kabbalah, mussar and philiosophy, avraham maimonides, rav chaim vital, baal shem tov, noam elimelech, kedushas levi, rebbe nachman of breslov and more. Jewish meditation aryeh kaplan pdf a practical guide by. Meditation and kabbalah was referred to me by david chaim smith when i asked for a book reccommendation on the practical, or magical aspect of kabbalah. Unfortunately, during testing the app kept showing us recommendations for hamburger joints or the best bacon and eggs, along with plantbased fare. Since it involves a specific practice, repeated for a fixed length of time, it is considered a structured meditation. Just as healthy foods nourish us through the blood stream, so jewish meditation nourishes our soul stream. He shows that one can get much more from the classic jewish prayers than just saying the words to say them. The kabbalah is divided into three branchesthe theoretical, the meditative, and the practical. Avodah bibittul disciple of selfannihilation meditation time alone, as end of thought, time to pause. Using the hebrew letters and select readings from the tenach or talmud enables us to integrate jewish.
K288 1985 2967 8423589 isbn 0805210377 the publisher acknowledges with gratitude the assistance of mrs. Students of mediation are usually surprised to discover that a jewish mediation tradition exists and that it was an authentic and integral part of mainstream judaism until the eighteenth century. Meditation may accompany unstructured, personal jewish prayer, may be part of structured jewish services, or may be separate from prayer practices. She is a student of rabbi yitzchak ginsburgh and rabbi seltzer, both also of south africa. First, they are some of the clearest meditative techniques in all of the kabbalah, and come with directions that even a beginner may understand. At a time when jews are rediscovering their hunger for spirituality, kaplans clear and comprehensive book could well be one of the most important jewish books. Meditation and kabbalah by aryeh kaplan, paperback. He points out how meditation is an ancient part of jewish religious tradition, contrary to popular belief. Jewish meditationspirituality with sarahleah hankes. Aryeh kaplan, who died in 1983, was a wellknown orthodox rabbi and teacher of jewish meditation. I, for one, have repeatedly drawn inspiration from the handbook of jewish meditation practices by rabbi david a.
It is externally directed, insofar as one concentrates on a word or phrase, rather than on the spontaneous thoughts to the mind. Kaplan himself utilized the meditative form of kabbalah on a daily basis. In this essay i would like to explain how the simple process of meditation, the discipline of focusing on the breath as described on the torahandmeditation. A summary of the healing is shown in the diagram below, along with the. Jewish mindfulness as spiritual didactics teaching. Meditation and the bible is an important part of his oeuvre.
Aug 05, 2010 rabbi avraham sutton discusses rabbi aryeh kaplan s teachings on jewish meditation, kabbalah and biblical tradition. Judaism produced one of the more important systems of meditation, and ignoring it is bound to make any study incomplete. Jewish communal worship is exactly that communal worship. Kaplans objective in all of his works is to get at the heart of judaism, to use the form to understand the substance. His mother, fannie kaplan, died on december 31, 1947 when he was, and his two younger sisters, sandra and barbara, were sent to a foster home. Sep 22, 2015 i, for one, have repeatedly drawn inspiration from the handbook of jewish meditation practices by rabbi david a.