Kosher Meditation

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Kosher Meditation

The Sages of the Talmud ask: “Why does G-d allow the sun and moon to exist, if they have become objects of idolatry?” They answer: The forces of nature are positive and beneficial; should God destroy His creations only because of the fools who worship them?

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Cults, Idolatry; Paganism, Meditation, Yoga, Lubavitcher Rebbe

Kosher Meditation

Disc 60, Program 237

Event Date: 13 Tammuz 5739 - July 08, 1979

This same principle applies to a new trend of the Twentieth Century. Many troubled youth — and adults – have joined religious cults that practice forms of meditation involving idolatrous rituals. Meditation itself can indeed have the positive effect of calming the nerves and the psyche, but it must divested of anything idolatrous.

Doctors who treat psychological or emotional disorders have a sacred obligation to find a way to utilize the therapeutic benefits of meditation in a Kosher way. When the success of a Kosher meditation method becomes publicized, people attracted by idolatrous methods will be saved.

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Aleksandr Yakubson Staten island March 14, 2023

it would've been nice to concretize which forms of meditation and other related activities were seen by Rebbe and Judaism in general, as idolatrous. is being a John Lennon fan idolatry? is practicing numerous India, China, Japan etc originated gymnastics, martial art, proper meditation approaches idolatrous? some say eastern 'religions' are 'religions without God' and thus are quite compatible with Judaism.
also, it needs to be understood that as sad as it may sound, when there's say 'meditation' and then there's 'Jewish meditation', addition of some adjective already hints at inferiority and derivation Reply

Deborah Budapest, Hungary May 24, 2019

This video only shows men, as if only men exist and the words spoken are for men. Reply

Chabad.org Staff May 24, 2019

in response to Deborah:

Women were present as well, in a balcony area above the men's room. Due to logistics of video cameras at the time of this recording, they are not visible in the clip. The Rebbe always addressed both men and women in his talks. Reply

Inez Medellin Dunker November 13, 2011

The World If only the entire world of people which God created would even listen to these teachings, I know it would change the outcome of our today world in a manner of which G~d is. with great goodness and holiness. How awesome this would be, I pray one day that G~d will direct all our paths in His direction of complete holiness making our world a complete loving people, filled with goodness and peace. How I wish I could part-take in fulfilling G~d's desires for us all, to live in harmony where there is no more sin, where sickness does not exist, where we can truly be higher than the angels, each and everyone of us. Connecting to the Almighty with love, humility, full acceptance of Him alone. One G~d. I love these teachings, it enlightens my being, my heart and soul. I can reach and touch G~d with good actions and words coming from my heart to my mind and my thoughts. G~d is so awesome, for many wonderful things he has done for me and others, everyday of our lives, all day long as we live. Reply

Batya March 16, 2023

in response to Inez Medellin Dunker:

I love the comment preceding. In all we hear say and do it is our unique ability to find the good and bring it to fruition. Tease out raw ideas, arrogant speech, one sided comments and fulfill it’s whole potential. I see idolatrous practice as simply that, half full. It needs the oneness of God and deep in each of us, we want that to. We are all reaching but aren’t quite tall enough. If we can cultivate our understanding and learn to speak to the soul, we can reach this height together. Truly, i believe we all want that-we just struggle knowing how. May G-d grant us the ability to speak with understanding and compassion when we are most confounded, frustrated, and judgmental. . Reply

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