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What parts of Kabalah are off limits until age 40?
muman613:
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Hanna,
I was not saying you did anything wrong, certainly not something you should cry about. But I learned that what they sell in bookstores like Borders in their 'Jewish' section is often not authentic Judaism but a pop-culture Judaism which melds many different philosophies into the 'Jewish' perspective. I find these books very deceptive and this is why I recommend against buying books from these kinds of bookstores.
This is the book I bought and regretted : http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Art-Lovingkindness-Preparing-Spiritual/dp/1594731519
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~Hanna~:
ok.....I thought you were angry at me....I saw that angry face....
I understand....it is like Kaballah is becoming apostate now.....
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--- Quote from: ~Hanna~ on February 03, 2010, 09:43:59 AM --- :(
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Hanna,
I was not saying you did anything wrong, certainly not something you should cry about. But I learned that what they sell in bookstores like Borders in their 'Jewish' section is often not authentic Judaism but a pop-culture Judaism which melds many different philosophies into the 'Jewish' perspective. I find these books very deceptive and this is why I recommend against buying books from these kinds of bookstores.
This is the book I bought and regretted : http://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Art-Lovingkindness-Preparing-Spiritual/dp/1594731519
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We are all born in the image of G-d, but living out the likeness of G-d is a choice. This inspiring, practical guidebook provides you with the tools you need to realize the divinity within yourself, recognize the divinity within others, and act on the obligation to manifest G-d's infinite compassion in your own life.
Guided by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, you will explore Judaism's Thirteen Attributes of Lovingkindness as the framework for cultivating a life of goodness. Shapiro translates these attributes into practices--drawn from the teachings of a variety of faith traditions--that allow you to actualize G-d's glory through personal deeds of lovingkindness. You will enrich your own capacity for lovingkindness as you:
Harvest kindness through compassionate honesty
Make room in your heart for reality
Recognize the manifestations of G-d
Embrace the paradoxical truth of not-knowing
Be present in the moment
Do right by others
With candor, wit, and honesty, Shapiro shows you that by choosing to act out of love rather than fear, with kindness rather than anger, you can transform how you perceive the world and ultimately lead a more complete spiritual life.
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Kahane-Was-Right BT:
Kaballah is and always has been controversial, but now that it is more "mainstream" and popularized, the opportunity has been created for charlatans to step in and hijack it and distort it and teach it improperly when they have no idea what they are really talking about, and they teach it also to people who have no business learning it. And charlatans of the highest order have certainly stepped in. That is why you hear stories about Madonna "learning" "kaballah" - a disgrace.
~Hanna~:
yes.
There are many denominations of church's that are becoming apostate....some are adding in teachings and practices of the New Age movement and calling it "Christianity" it is insane.
--- Quote from: Kahane-Was-Right BT on February 04, 2010, 04:16:42 AM ---Kaballah is and always has been controversial, but now that it is more "mainstream" and popularized, the opportunity has been created for charlatans to step in and hijack it and distort it and teach it improperly when they have no idea what they are really talking about, and they teach it also to people who have no business learning it. And charlatans of the highest order have certainly stepped in. That is why you hear stories about Madonna "learning" "kaballah" - a disgrace.
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Lubab:
While there were restriction on who may learn Kabbalah...those restrictions applies up and until the time of the Ari"zal. He proclaimed that it is a "mitvah" (righteous deed) to reveal the widsom of the kabbalah. So it's no longer off limits to anyone. Just be sure you're learning it from a good teacher.
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