Q&A Celebration! – Coming Wednesday 26 August, 09

219 Replies to “Q&A Celebration! – Coming Wednesday 26 August, 09”

1. You speak of Ein Sof or infinity. Can this be experienced directly in a concrete way??

2. I ever thought that I was wrong in this world … I felt like a E.T. in this life. I couldn\’t understand he way people lives and i found myself in Kabbalah .. I foud people who think like me .. that this reality is very small and something else have to exist , other realities. Is this normal????

3. Kabbalah is really helping in this physical world. However, as a human being, i want to know, how to gain a motivation to attain spiritual enlightenment? or at least create a balance between the development in physical world and spiritual world. Reason is because i found that i cannot create a mind-set to do both at the same time. Thanks in advance!

4. How is Kabbalah able to to teach reaching experience of God without the usual turning within and meditations that you see in other spiritual paths? I\’m a sufi mureed( student).

5. First at all all best to eveyone there i sincerely wish. The question is:What if the 49% of the souls does the job right and the 51% wrong.Which would be the outcome of this situation after the Kabbalah achieved knowledge,so far. Bless you all a friend from chile

6. I have been seeking something since childhood. I only know what it\’s not. As I got older I was taught it was God I was looking for. I have searched and been called an idle fool all my life. Last summer I was in meditation, listening inside myself. I felt the top of my head become bright and the root of my body respond. I felt what I can only describe as water infused with electricity, and both infused with fire, rising up my spine. It was a visceral, lucid, physical sensation. I have never felt such joy and power EVER. But when this current got to the base of my head I was filled with fear. I thought of my wife and my children and became afraid that I would leave them without my protection or love. My eyes were open and so I could see the very reality around me begin to dissolve and fade away. In that moment I was honest with myself and spoke out that I was not ready for this. I cast blessings out in all directions and to all life. I couldn\’t contain the joy. And my inability to contain it brought me fear. I could feel my body dieing. I could feel the current burning away at the base of my head. And then it gently returned to its point of origin at my root. The rest of that week I was on top of the world. But I was disturbed as well. Why was I so afraid? Even now I can still feel the path up my spine. I want to go back to that place and step through. But I don\’t understand. I have not slept well since then. I don\’t have much of an appetite. It\’s not that I\’m sick. I just don\’t care so much. Can Kabbalah help me to understand this? Can it help me to go again to that place? Can it provide me a map or help me understand what happened, and what to expect? Fear and awe. I don\’t care for the fear. But the awe I cannot ignore. Respectfully Benny Acosta

7. having to live in this world; where one has to fulfill ones role in it in order to survive; how can one keep intact that which one builds in the inside of oneself? For me the role I play in my daily life and the inner life within me are on two completely different vectors and have nothing to do with each other. I know there\’s a price to pay to live in this world; but how can I be with that inner truth whilst I deal with.. Thank you for this opportunity to ask a question. Madlen- still a searcher

8. Is Kabbalah and the Celestine Prophesys the same in many ways?

9. It is my understanding that we are too believe that anything that happens, is don by the creator. Wouldn’t this mean your blaming everything that happens on the creator and if you do not want to use the word blame are you saying the creator is responsible for everything and not putting any responsibility on the creature?

10. Is it sin to believe that something happened because the devil did it? The bible teaches that God dos not tempt anyone. The devil tempted Eve, it was not God that did it so that would proof that there are other powers in the universe other than God alone that can influence, correct? There for believing in those powers would not be a sin because they really do exist, correct? The bible says it was the Devil that tempted Eve and (not God). Are we sinning if we believe the devil has the power to influence people and tempt them, as the bible clearly teaches?

11. Does Kabbalah provide us with spiritual tools/knowledge to heal our body and soul and other people?

12. Hi, I have listened to a few lessons on-line. If I had understood it correctly before you start going trough 125 steps you need to cross \”maxsom\” line. My Q is how would you know that you crossed it and how long it takes? Or what do you need to do most to pass it as quickly as possible? Who can tell you if you are doing something wrong? Thank you in advance

13. Can Kabbalah help a person get an idea of his spiritual status today? Just a small indication.

14. Can Kabbalah help me open my mind up to see situations clear, so my spiritual mission isn\’t so confusing?

15. Why it happens to me what most selfish people,who seems to be just fine with everybody else,attacking just me only,even if I try speak to them to convince not to do anything evil-they persist,getting themselves into different kind of trouble(such as loosing own reputation,jobs,etc.),as a result of it`s attack?I have tried everything :to feel for them,to understand them,to warn them-nothing works,they even do more opposite,sometimes it looks like loosing their minds…It started about 7 years ago(one situation comes after another,never at a same time),with different people,different circumstances and even in different countries,but it`s all about cheating,stealing,creating a group of corrupted people.Why me- should be the person, who`s interest- in stopping them?Why they run into me(I`m not a police officer)?Should I change my profession,becoming the one?It gets difficult.

16. I have done a lot of research into philosophy due to a deep need for meaning and ultimate purpose and have arrived at the current Integral views being progressed in the field by such people as Ken Wilber, Andrew Cohen, and Craig Hamilton. I believe there is such a thing as evolution of consciousness and stages of development, however, the question is how do we find an authentic spiritual practice that can accommodate all of our spiritual desires for meaning, but also quell our minds rational desires. Does Kabbalah give me an authentic knowing that the spiritual force is real? How so? And how can we be sure its not just a trick of the mind that is wanting to satisfy our deep seeded fears for the afterlife? Sincerely, Ryan Petit Age 22 College Student

17. What is the purpose of the tree of life emerging with the vessel, and what is the vessel carrier\’s purpose?

18. Hello, I\’ve read several of Rav Michael Laitman\’s books and find them extremely informative and inspiring. I look forward to learning more about Kabbalah while participating in the upcoming introductory course. My question is: Is there an average time for a person studying Kababalah to experience his or her first correction? With a strong desire and intention to understand the thoughts of our Creator and with active guidance through this and future Kabbalah courses, is it possible that a student may never successfully experience a correction? Thank you, Ralph Ingerto

19. Is it a prerequisite to have money in order to learn EVERYTHING Kabbalah has to teach? How much?

20. In the name of love I\’ve been giving time, energy, money. In a nutshell a lot of self sacrificing from my part. My man is really capable of understanding Kabbalah\’s principals, but his addictive personality has prevented him from doing the right thing by him and me for the past 4 years. Is the giving \”till hurts\” part of Kabbalah\’s teaching? And how can I help my man to be less egocentric? Should I stop the giving, and if so why? Thank you!

21. in myths one has 3 questions – here only 1 – how precious this question has become! \”I would like to learn more about the role of different emotions and the best way to deal with them!\”

22. Light and desire are main concept of the Kabbalah. They are symbolic I suppose. How can you u imagine a world consisting Light and desire Tamás

23. I have numerous types of problems starting with my family where everybody is suffering pulling the devil by the tail. Coming to me now who is the only learned person in the family, things are going from bad to worse, I am sick suffering from a terrible diabetic condition. how is kabbalah going to help me solve all these problems ? Thank you

24. For tracking of our progress during Kabbalei study would be useful to prepare a written journal with our major suffering,or our major problem that occurred and which was our attitude in the moment of resolving or not resolving that problem/suffering? From ROMANIA best regards!

25. Will Kabbalah help me to find peace and forgivenss with myself?

26. How do we know when we have crossed the machsom?

27. When the great soul of Adam is reunited after the final correction what happens next? Does the process repeat throughout eternity as we are now in the \’middle\’ of eternity? And this becausse we can only create using a duality of opposites. I see this question as putting a beautiful tarnish on my goal! What do you think?

28. From the preliminarie lessons I have listened, my understanding is Light Had created us…as if it\’s a person. To me, the only way for this would be some very advance Extra-Terrestres …because God can\’t be a person! Otherwise, He would need a God?

29. As the creater is a force of love, if we are similar to him, how do we understand the suffering of Rabbi Akiva, especially when 5 of his 24,00 students where saved from the plague because \”they had retained their sense of brotherly love\”

30. What is the world of Adam Kadon?

31. Hi, My question is: I\’ve been reading some Kabalah books, even The Creation Book (Sefer Ietsirah) by Arieh Kaplan. However I could not figure out on how to combine letters. So, Do I have freedom to combine letters or do I have to receive them from the Rabi? Thank You,

32. How does the 13 moon calendar coincide with kabbalah?

33. Dear Bnei Baruch, Why are there varying approaches to teaching Kabbalah, ie; The Kabbalah Centre under the auspices of Rav Yehuda Berg amd Bnei Baruch?

34. My question relates to understand what happens when we feel so far away from the Creator. Sometimes I feel in a “grace state or period”, my heart is full of love and happiness, and no matter what happens, nothing seems to alter the way I feel, I have no regrets nor complaints. But then, I don’’t know how I find myself in confusion and despair and nothing seems to work. ¿What can I do? I struggle to connect, to feel my heart glow, but the negative unconscious response seems to be stronger , my efforts don’t seem to go anywhere until again, I feel my heart glow again. It’s like if I were on a roller coaster!

35. Where to find the right way to know The creator, Why our futur and destination are hidden and how in spirity way can be known?I`mean to find it out,when and how? I know that our day action are depended to some thing hidden, How to find it and prevent domage and panishing of our bad decisions?

36. Is the practice of transcendental meditation incompatible with the study and practice of kabbalah?

37. I read that Kaballah can be used to filter what we perceive of our surroundings through our senses. My question is can we use Kaballah to filter what we emit from our bodies into the our surroundings?

38. I orginally joined this class because I thought I was going to learn more about the teachings of Kabbalah. I am now a bit skeptical after going through the prelimenary courses because it sounds like a religion. Am I wrong in assuming this? If so please explain what exactly is Kabbalah a religion, teaching, or belief?

39. Kabbalah is a map to the spiritual worlds, a ittinary to give you the route back home. So is kabbalah only studying a lot of wise things or does it also give practical guidelines how to free your other states of consciousness and discover your true self and source? And if so, is this not a dangerous adventure to undertake by yourself, meaning: without a wise teacher by you side? Other wisdom teachings learn that these worlds or full of dangers for the unknowing one, and even the knowing one…

40. I\’m confuse on the screen on top of the vessel, can you explain more with examples or how we can used the screen in our personal life. tank you.

41. How important is it to the study of Kabbalah and the transformation of one\’s life/vision through such study to be involved in regular religious practice either as an individual or as a member of a religious community?

42. I like the idea of Kabbalah so far as a way to understand why we exist, but the origination of the concepts/teachings bewilders me. How is it possible that man, a selected chosen few were enlightened and given clear explanation of Kabbalah from the Creator? For many this idea seems absurd, almost impossible. Aren\’t we programmed to believe, we need to see and experience things. It seems nonbelievers only choice is to trust that the teachings truly comes from the Creator and not a concept made up by man.

43. What is Mnei Baruch\’s take on Moshaich and the 3rd Temple?

44. what is Kabbalah\’s judgment for killing ?

45. Do you think by helping people to perceive what the true reality is about life (not what the 5 material senses are telling us) would help people to have peace on earth and avoid any form of lack completely? When I say any form of lack I mean – lack of health, lack of relationships, lack of employment, lack of finance, lack of happiness, lack of wealth, etc.

46. In the first video of the pre-semester self study, Tony says that \”there is nothing we do in this world that has any effect whatsoever on the Upper World\”. Does this include prayer? Does saying the Shema or the amidah have no effect? thanks!!

47. How personal are the qualities from bestowal in order to correct them. In other words, since so many people suffer from similar painful experiences (lack of money, lack of positive relationships, lack of jobs, etc.) does this mean Kabbalah offers a decoded guideline to correct the suffering in “our world” at a massive level or personal and specific details are involvede? Thank you !

48. Hi Kabbalah is something new for me but ai just red all about that and sound very interesting .
    My question is kabbalah can help me with my spiritual life?

49. I’ve read the Kabbalah and understand completely. I’m a yogi and God helps me in understanding everything. The only question I can think of is why people don’t seek? They seem to get caught in some kind of state where they can not, and will not, seek. Is it because they are not ready to further their spiritual growth? Is it their ego? Is there a force which stops them? As a yogi, I see the importance of all religions. I was brought up catholic, but could not understand the religion. After a while, I understood all religions. They all have given me a message.

    Jeff

50. I heard from your lectures that a soul has gender: female or male. Can a female soul be clothed in a male body and visa versa, on the physican plane throughout gilgulim? Please, give a clear definite answer.