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- June 25, 2023 at 11:41 am EDT in reply to: Preparation Question: To what perception of reality do we want the study of Kabbalah to lead us? #324421Frank ShongweParticipant
We want Kabbalah to lead us to perception of the Creator s Quality of bestowal.
June 24, 2023 at 2:37 am EDT in reply to: Ask anything about week 1 lesson and materials and get an answer from a senior Kabbalah instructor. #324034Frank ShongweParticipantDear KabU team;
From the material I have covered so far, it seems the only practical correction humans have undergo is egoism, which should be transformed to altruism.
I am finding this very impossible…if I consider that …the desire to receive ( all creation) is engineered by the creator to only seek what gives self pleasure, to avoid or run away from anything displeasing. Can this ( altruism) be possible….I am inclined to think that given the above quality of the desire to receive even it’s act of giving is done with an expectation to receive something in return.
Therefore these are my questions
1. in practical terms what will be acts of altruism? Does this mean praying for other people?
2. Does egoism mean we should not ask from the Force above to receive a degree, a house, a wife, a new job etc….since this is all egoistic. Does this mean we should have no aspirations, How is life expected to happen in such a space.
B. In the recommended reading material ” SPIRITUAL PATH” under the section-‘Attaining the world’s beyond’ of 32
The author talks about a spiritual body of the soul which has 620 organs. The organs are considered Mitzvah ( spiritual acts/ spiritual law).
1. Does this refer to the Mitzvah written in the Hebrew bible. Are they to be explained literally as they are written or this is also a language of branches as I would assume Moses was also a Kabbalist? Is there any text that explains the Kabbalistic meaning of each Mitzvah as most of the do not make sense.
The light of the Creator fills each organ ( Spiritual act/law) – when every organ of the soul is filled its called the Torah. When we ascend to a new spiritual level , it is called fulfilling a spiritual law.
2. The spiritual levels the author is referring to are the ” world’s above” to be attained through the 125 steps of ascent, ….is this correct?
As a result of this elevation, new altruistic aspirations are created and the soul receives the Torah , the light of the Creator.
3. The receipt of the Torah in this last line….does it refer to ” Understanding”
Regards
Frank
June 22, 2023 at 1:02 pm EDT in reply to: Welcome to the course! What brings you here? Please share with the community what you hope to gain from this course #323708Frank ShongweParticipantHello everyone.
I have been searching for the truth about the universe and how it operates. Religion has failed to give me satisfactory answers. That is who I find myself here.
Regards
Frank
June 21, 2023 at 1:06 pm EDT in reply to: Ask anything about week 1 lesson and materials and get an answer from a senior Kabbalah instructor. #323354Frank ShongweParticipantDear KabU team,
Thank you for the basic overview video and the preparatory material. I have a few questions based on the material I have covered so far.
1. Do the 125 steps/degrees descent of the desire to receive from the state of unity with the Infinite Source refers to reincarnations. Or this is how the desire arrived to it’s initial state ( Still vs inanimate vs animate to speaking).
If so what does Kabbalah teach about reincarnation in the context of spiritual evolution of the desire to receive.
Moreover what does Kabbalah teach about Karma and influence of past life’s to ones current incarnation.
2. I am from South Africa, currently we are experiencing a wave of African Spiritual callings. Almost every person you meet in town has a spiritual calling. We have been told this is due to soul ties and soul contracts that our ancestors had with the Marine Kingdom for wealth, power and magic. Affected victims of the lineage suffer badly in aspects of life. What does Kabbalah teach about presence of other Entities and Spirits and their relationship with us and the Infinite Source.
Regards
Frank
June 18, 2023 at 7:12 am EDT in reply to: Preparation Question: What do you expect from the lesson? What do you desire to achieve from it? #322883Frank ShongweParticipantThe basic outline of what the wisdom of Kabbalah is about, how it can be applied in our daily living to achieve the best outcomes. At least this is what I expect from the first lesson.
Frank ShongweParticipantHello, everyone. My name is Frank. I am from South Africa. I am hoping to learn and grow my spiritual journey. I have discovered discrepancies between religion and spirituality and I hope KabU can equip me in that.
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