Interview with Dani Antman
What is Kabbalah? Kabbalah is the most commonly used term for the esoteric and mystical teachings of Judaism. The word Kabbalah itself means “to receive,” to receive the knowledge and wisdom of the tradition. The wisdom of the Kabbalah is vast and requires a lifetime of study. It’s teachings cover the origin, structure and evolution of the universe. It addresses questions regarding aspects of human nature, the origins of good and evil, and suffering. Jewish mysticism and the teachings of Kabbalah have long been secret, meant for only a select group of religious Jewish men who were over 40 years old, were ...
The Tree of Life as a Universal Symbol
The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual and mythological traditions around the world. In various cultures it is known as the Cosmic Tree, the World Tree and the Holy Tree. The Tree of Life symbolizes many things, including wisdom, protection, strength, bounty, beauty, and redemption. This wise and holy Tree is like the Creator as it sustains creation with its abundant fruit, protection and generativity. The Tree is also like human beings, as we develop roots, strengthen our trunk and branch out to a wider vision of life as we grow. Trees provide many analogies to ...
The 7 Stages of Initiation and Healing
Let’s review the Tree of Life model with its 7 Stages of Initiation and discover some of the practical tools that can be used by metaphysical practitioners from a variety of disciplines and religious backgrounds. For thousands of years, the Jewish mystical teachings of Kabbalah have provided the western spiritual tradition with a practical road map of self-discovery, a map called the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life leads us step by step towards psychological and spiritual health by guiding us through 7 Stages of Initiation. As we follow the map and awaken the centers of consciousness on our Tree, ...
Healing and Kabbalah: aligning body, soul and spirit
As a Transpersonal Counselor, I have spent the the last 25 years helping my clients to “feel better”. Most people come to see me because something in their life is out of sorts; their relationships are broken, they feel stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or spiritually dry. Many of my western clients have turned to eastern methods of healing such as Yoga, Zen Buddhism, Hindu devotional chanting or eastern meditation. Most of them do not realize that there is a comprehensive western metaphysical system that can address their issues and concerns. My clients are usually very surprised when I offer them a ...
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Interview with Dani Antman
What is Kabbalah? Kabbalah is the most commonly used term for the esoteric and mystical teachings of Judaism. The word Kabbalah itself means “to receive,” to receive the knowledge and wisdom of the tradition. The wisdom...
Read more of this article
The Tree of Life as a Universal Symbol
The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual and mythological traditions around the world. In various cultures it is known as the Cosmic Tree, the World Tree and the Holy Tree. The Tree of Life symbolizes many...
Read more of this article
The 7 Stages of Initiation and Healing
Let’s review the Tree of Life model with its 7 Stages of Initiation and discover some of the practical tools that can be used by metaphysical practitioners from a variety of disciplines and religious backgrounds. For thousands...
Read more of this article
Healing and Kabbalah: aligning body, soul and spirit
As a Transpersonal Counselor, I have spent the the last 25 years helping my clients to “feel better”. Most people come to see me because something in their life is out of sorts; their relationships are broken, they feel stressed,...
Read more of this article