Ayin Beis: Existence Unplugged

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Finite and Infinite Energy (2) Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 17, p. 26-27 The creation of the human in the "Divine Image and Form" refers to the two levels of energy/kav (image) and container/reshimu (form), both -- also the energy -- consisting of a shape and structure...

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Finite and Infinite Energy vs. Finite Containers Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 16, p. 25-26 The root of the kav energy (the ten hidden sefirot), which, relative to the essence, is the root of defined energy, is not the same level as the divine finite power, the reshimu,...

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) The Hidden Spheres Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 15, p. 24-25 The root of the relatively formless energy is in the ten hidden sefirot (eser sefiros ha'genuzos) (the Pardes holds that the ten hidden sefirot are the root of the containers, which means that the energies are...

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Unconscious Mind Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 14, p. 22-24 The idea of relative formless energy above will be understood from the Divine declaration (in response to the challenge "is this Torah and is this its reward?" regarding the brutal deaths of the Ten Martyrs) "Si...

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Role Reversal Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 13, p. 20-22 Additionally, we can deduce that the energy of Atzilus has defined properties (shape) from the concept of "achlifu duchtayu" -- the role reversal between energy and container, that the energy of chesed manifests at...

The Map of Existence -- Internal Energy (chapters 1-48) Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) The Shape of Energy Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 4, Chapter 12, p. 18-20 Question: Even the energy of Atzilus is infinitely distant from the source (as it says that wisdom (including the energy of wisdom, not just the container) comes from "ayin"). How then can we explain that the...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy / Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Ohr: Conscious and Connected Energy The Advantage of Container over Energy Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 3, Chapter 11, p. 17-18 By contrast, energy is consciously and visibly connected to its source, a revealed manifestation of the Source. The energies in Atzilut are connected t...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy / Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) Containers as Sparks: Energy but Apart The "Closeness" and "Distance" of Containers Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 3, Chapter 10, p. 16-17 Even though the containers of Atzilus are divine, yet their expression is not one of revelation (revealing the divine), but one that is separa...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy / Divine Structure: The Supernal Man of Atzilus (chapters 5-17) The "Distance" of Containers: Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 3, Chapter 9, p. 15-16 We now understand that Atzilus' infinite distance from the divine is from the perspective of the containers of Atzilus, which came into being through the distance and concealment of the tzimtzum, a...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy Atzilut: Interface between Heaven and Earth Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 2, Chapter 8, p. 12-14 Question: How do we reconcile between these two dimensions of Atzilus -- revealing the concealed and infinitely distant from the divine? Answer: As an interface between existence and transcendence, Atzilus has two dimensions: Amorphous and formles...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy Atzilus: Revelation and Distance (1) Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 2, Chapter 7, p. 11-12 Like the faculties that reveal the soul's potential, Atzilus, which means imparting emanation (not a new creation), reveals the hidden potential of the divine. And yet, Atzilus is infinitely distant from the divine, even more than the distance between ex...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy The Purpose of Atzilus Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 2, Chapter 6, p. 10-11 Energy and container work together in one symbiosis, with the containers channeling the energy to shape existence, and the energy directing the function of the containers, which in turn is possible due to the subjugation (bittul) of the container to the energy. Atzilu...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy Divine Structure: Atzilus Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 2, Chapter 5, p. 8-10 The human structure mirrors the structure of the divine "supernal man," in whose image the human was created. Though the Divine Essence is beyond structure, the divine chose to manifest in structure -- the energies and containers of Atzilus, with each energy permeat...

The Map of Existence (chapters 1-48) -- Internal Energy Human Faculties: Distinct and defined (3) Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 1, Chapter 4, p. 6-8

The Map of Existence (chapters 2-48) -- Internal Energy Human Faculties (2) Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 1, Chapter 3, p. 5-6 The primary factor driving human faculties is their being fundamentally integrated and finite forces. The soul itself is indivisible and unlimited. Yet, it carries and contains the capacity to project defined and limited powers. Though these powers within the essential &nb...

The Map of Existence (chapters 2-48) -- Internal Energy Human Faculties (1) Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 1, Chapter 2, p. 3-5: To appreciate the role of the Keter/Will interface (between the Source and existence) we must first understand the structure of existence. The building blocks of the cosmic order -- all that exists -- is comprised of ohros and keilim, energies (lights) and containers. We...

 Keser: The Interface Ayin Beis Volume 1, Discourse 1, Chapter1, Pages 1-3  Questions on the opening verse: When Israel preceded [saying] "we will do" (naaseh) before "we will understand" (nishma), celestial angels descended and bound for them two crowns, one corresponding to "naaseh" and one corresponding to "nishma." What is the significance of these crowns? And how are they compared t...

Why are we here? What does the unconscious look like? Can we bridge the finite and the infinite? Where do heaven and earth meet? How to express the inexpressible? Can the rational mind speak to the impulsive heart? Is the mind driven by ego or by transcendence? How much potential do you have and how can you actualize it? How can we graduate from good to excellent? How can we balance the best and t...