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Published: 1st November 2000
ISBN: 9781580231022
Number Of Pages: 186
We've learned to take vacations to revitalize our bodies, but how often do we take time to refresh our souls?
In this practical guide, award-winning author Rabbi David A. Cooper reaches deep into the roots of Judaism for ways to quiet the mind and refresh the soul.
He focuses attention on ancient and modern Jewish practices and traditions, meditation exercises and contemplative study of Jewish sacred texts.
You will learn such easy-to-use techniques as:
• Lovingkindness Meditation
• Kavannah and Continuity Practice
• Meditation Practice to Enrich Shabbat
• Meditative Candle Lighting
• Kabbalistic Dream-Healing
• Walking Meditation
Through explanation and example, Cooper makes meditation practices accessible. He shows how busy people can deepen their own spiritual lives, and reap the rewards of greater spiritual health in their daily lives.
"David Cooper skillfully helps us explore the spiritual depths of Judaism in this beautiful, informative handbook."
--Nan Fink Gefen, author, Discovering Jewish Meditation; codirector, Chochmat HaLev, a center for Jewish meditation in the San Francisco Bay Area
"Reb David helps you to pamper your soul. He shows how one may infuse one's Sabbath celebration with the conscious presence and peaceful mindfulness."
--Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
"Weaves the strands of an ancient path into a spiritual tapestry that resonates with the heart of all religions ... truly a gift of the Spirit for all times and all people."
--Joan Borysenko, PhD, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind "David Cooper skillfully helps us explore the spiritual depths of Judaism in this beautiful, informative handbook." Nan Fink Gefen, author, Discovering Jewish Meditation; codirector, Chochmat HaLev, a center for Jewish meditation in the San Francisco Bay Area
Reb David helps you to pamper your soul. He shows how one may infuse one's Sabbath celebration with the conscious presence and peaceful mindfulness. Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
Weaves the strands of an ancient path into a spiritual tapestry that resonates with the heart of all religions truly a gift of the Spirit for all times and all people.
Joan Borysenko, PhD, author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
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| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Basic Jewish Meditation Practices | p. 13 |
| Ablutions/Mikveh | p. 17 |
| Sitting Practice | p. 21 |
| Morning Blessings/Gratitude | p. 26 |
| Walking Meditation | p. 30 |
| Lucid Strolling | p. 34 |
| Reflections on the Psalms | p. 37 |
| Psycho-Spiritual Journaling | p. 40 |
| Kavannah and Continuity Practice | p. 44 |
| Chesed: The Lovingkindness Meditation | p. 47 |
| Meditative Prayer | p. 50 |
| Contemplative Study | p. 54 |
| Hitbodedut: Alone with God | p. 59 |
| Jewish Retreats | p. 62 |
| Solo Retreats | p. 81 |
| Retreats of Three Days or Longer | p. 92 |
| Family Retreats | p. 94 |
| Kabbalistic Meditations | p. 117 |
| Yihudim Chanting Meditation | p. 124 |
| Tehora He/Pure Soul Meditation | p. 131 |
| Bittul Ha-yesh: Meditation on Ayin (Nothingness) | p. 134 |
| Divine Protection | p. 138 |
| Kabbalistic Dream-Healing | p. 141 |
| Hishtavut/Equanimity | p. 145 |
| Protection of the Archangels | p. 148 |
| Teshuvah: Return of the Soul | p. 151 |
| Raising Holy Sparks | p. 154 |
| Four Worlds | p. 157 |
| Inner Harmony | p. 160 |
| Shadow of God | p. 163 |
| Tikkun: Healing the Dead | p. 166 |
| Devekut: Melting into the Divine | p. 169 |
| Psalms: Selections for Reflection and Memorization | p. 172 |
| Schedules for One-Day Retreats | p. 177 |
| Ten-Year Calendars | p. 180 |
| Recommended Books and Resources | p. 184 |
| About Jewish Lights Publishing | p. 187 |
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ISBN: 9781580231022
ISBN-10: 1580231020
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 186
Published: 1st November 2000
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24
x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.31
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