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Mystical and practical wisdom—for daily life. The least known of the Hasidic masters’ teachings—the hanhagot, or “spiritual practices”—are at the heart of this book. These short lists of instructions were created for their followers, inspirational treasures intended to be carried with you at all times. They were to be read again and again—providing spiritual guidance, centering, and aid in bringing joy and God’s presence into daily life. Practical, personal, and wise, these brief teachings range from straightforward instructions to visualization exercises, meditations, and mantras. Also included are the hanhagot of two neo-Hasidic thinkers: the modern journalist and mystic Hillel Zeitlin (1871–1942), and the contemporary theologian Arthur Green.
This book explores the hanhagot, or spiritual practices, of Hasidic masters and neo-Hasidic thinkers to offer practical wisdom for daily life. The teachings, presented as short lists of instructions, are designed to be carried and reread for spiritual guidance, centering, and to foster joy and God's presence. The content ranges from straightforward advice to visualization exercises, meditations, and mantras, drawing from both historical Hasidic masters and modern figures like Hillel Zeitlin and Arthur Green.
This work is presented as a collection of practical spiritual guidance derived from Hasidic traditions and neo-Hasidic thinkers. Its focus on accessible 'spiritual practices' suggests an aim to integrate mystical wisdom into the routines of contemporary life. The inclusion of figures like Hillel Zeitlin and Arthur Green indicates a bridge between historical Jewish mysticism and modern theological thought.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2011-07-07
Publisher:
Turner Publishing
ISBN-10:
1580234836
ISBN-13:
9781580234832
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