It is best for us to accept the words of Kabbalist, that HaTeva [the nature] is equal [in Gematria] to Elokim [God]. Baal HaSulam, “The Peace” The Book of Zohar explains that we exist in a single, vast system, called “Nature” or Elokim [God], yet we sense only a fraction of that system, …
Discovering Nature's Overall Law
The will to receive is the whole substance of Creation from beginning to end. Baal HaSulam, “Preface to the Wisdom of Kabbalah,” Item 1 When we want to be impressed by something, whether emotionally, intellectually, or otherwise, we must be on the same “wavelength” with it and thus possess the …
The Zohar—a Book of Many Layers
Studying The Zohar builds worlds. Rabbi Shalom Ben Moshe Buzzaglo, The King’s Throne [1] Ten Kabbalists, headed by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Rashbi), joined together at the highest spiritual degree. From their union, they wrote The Zohar for us. The Zohar is not merely a book. It is a closed system, from our level to …
Letters and Words
Let us now approach the first reading of The Book of Zohar. The excerpt below is taken from the portion VaYikra [The Lord Called], and discusses letters. “Ask for a letter from the Lord your God; ask either in the depth, or raise it above. What is the difference between the first generations …