| Kabbalah is an important and vital aspect of | | | | principles of Kabbalah that follow the three |
| Jewish mysticism, which consists of extensive | | | | blessings. The three blessings are "May Hashem |
| theories on creation, divinity, the origin and fate of | | | | bless you and protect you," "May Hashem shine |
| the soul, and the role of human beings. The root | | | | His face upon you," and "May Hashem lift His |
| meaning of the word "Kabbalah" is "to receive" or | | | | countenance towards you, and grant you peace." |
| "to accept" and is often used as a synonym of | | | | Hashem is the Jewish term used for God, which |
| "tradition." Kabbalah is viewed as an esoteric | | | | literally means "the Name," and is used to avoid |
| derivative of Judaism as it includes various | | | | casual use of God's name. |
| meditative, devotional, mystical, and magical | | | | In Kabbalah tradition it is believed that every night |
| practices. These practices and the related rituals | | | | the soul ascends to the upper worlds and returns |
| were not accessible for everyone to study and | | | | to the body in the morning. The Kabbalists have |
| practice, but only to the chosen ones. However, | | | | special prayers and meditations to thank the |
| there are certain facets of Kabbalah that have | | | | Creator for allowing the opportunity of one more |
| been practiced by people of non-Jewish origin as | | | | day to reveal the internal "Light." |
| well since the last several hundred years. | | | | Kabbalistic meditation facilitates the cleansing of |
| Kabbalistic meditation is based on these aspects | | | | the negative influences out of the body and the |
| and teachings of Kabbalah and is believed to be a | | | | mind. The essence of Kabbalistic meditation lies in |
| direct way of interacting with the "Upper Worlds." | | | | achieving the power of mind over matter. It is a |
| It is also designed to relax and quiet the mind, | | | | belief among Kabbalistic practitioners that this |
| which can bring positive changes in various areas | | | | power and absolute control will bring heightened |
| of life. | | | | joy, love, and understanding into their lives. |
| The Kabbalistic meditations are based on the | | | | |