Everything is God, So What? The Texts and Practices of Nondual Judaism August 13, 2007

You may have heard people say that "everything is God," or that God is "Ein Sof," without end. For many of us this offers a promise of liberation. But it also causes confusion. Does this mean God was in the gas chambers too? And if God is everything, what's the point of doing anything?

In this unique class, we will explore Jewish texts on nonduality, from Maimonides' Guide to the Perplexed to the Zohar, writings of Moses Cordovero and the little-known teachings of Rabbi Aaron of Staroselse. We will compare these teachings with those of Tibetan Buddhism and Advaita. Study will be balanced with practices of contemplation, inquiry, prayer and meditation. We will also explore a nondual approach to the mitzvot to cultivate a boundless awareness that’s always available, omnipresent and, in a sense, the most obvious thing in the world — even though it's really hard to say anything about it. If you've had some exposure to Kabbalah, Hasidism or nondual Buddhism, come deepen your understanding, practice and realization. Be prepared for surprise. Enlightenment is not what you think — and neither is God!

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