The Kabbalah has been transmitted orally from masters to disciples for about 4,000 years. It combines powerful metaphysical discourses with specific methods for going beyond normal consciousness to discover a new light within ourselves. Referring to classical texts throughout, this book presents the Kabbalah's history, its vertical view of the universe, the four worlds we live in, the significance of each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the influence of Kabbalah in the arts and letters, meditation and prayer, and more. With 65 illustrations.