Sefer Yetzirah, The Book of Creation: In Theory and Practice Secret Doctrine and the essence of the

and the essence of the human soul

"The motive may be epitomized in these few words: The sacrifice of the personal self for the good of the One Self

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Sefer Yetzirah, The Book of Creation: In Theory and Practice Secret Doctrine and the essence of theThe book explores the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of the sefirot, souls and angels. Rabbi Kaplan explains that when properly understood the Sefer Yetzirah becomes an instruction manual for a very special type of meditation meant to strengthen concentration and to aid in the development of telekinetic and telepathic powers. Through the use of various signs, incantations, and divine names, initiates could also influence or alter natural