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Inquiry: Creation

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• Eluma Elish

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The Enuma Elish (also known as The Seven Tablets of Creation) is the Mesopotamian creation myth whose title is derived from the opening lines of the piece, "When on High". The myth tells the story of the great god Marduk's victory over the forces of chaos and his establishment of order at the creation of the world.The Enuma Elish would later be the inspiration for the Hebrew scribes who created the text now known as the biblical Book of Genesis. Prior to the 19th century CE, the Bible was considered the oldest book in the world and its narratives were thought to be completely original. However, once the tablets were translated, it was understood that a number of biblical narratives were Mesopotamian in origin.source: https://www.worldhistory.org

Discussion Questions:

1. What are the reoccuring themes in the Eluma Elish? What is the most important lesson from the text?2. What imagery was the most striking to you? Why do you think the authors used this imagery?3. What similarities and differences do you notice in the Enuma Elish compared to themes in Genesis or other creation stories?4. Where did ancient peoples gather inspiration to tell such a story? What does this story reveal about the world they lived in?5. What are the ways in which you observe, honor, or engage with creation (in any form) in your life?

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Inquiry: Naming

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• Sepher Yetzirah

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Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Formation/Creation) is the title of the earliest extant book on Jewish esotericism, although some early commentators treated it as a treatise on mathematical and linguistic theory as opposed to Kabbalah. It describes how the universe was created by the God of Israel (a list of all of God's Hebrew names appears in the first sentence of the book) through 32 wondrous ways of wisdom.The book is traditionally ascribed to the patriarch Abraham. However, according to modern historians, the origin of the text is unknown and hotly debated. Some scholars believe it might have an early medieval origin, while others emphasize earlier traditions appearing in the book. The division of the letters into the three classes of vowels, mutes, and sonants also appears in Hellenic texts.source: https://www.sefaria.org

Discussion Questions:

1. What is significant about the Sepher Yetzirah’s approach to letters and language?2. How could this text be used to explore and understand other texts in Hebrew? What might be lost in translation?3. If you could speak to Abraham (ascribed author of the text) and ask only one question, what would you ask?4. Can you identify other sacred texts or stories with parallel approaches to language?5. How does naming show up in your daily life? What names are important to you? What names are you unaware of?

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Inquiry: Drama

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• Bhagavad Gita

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The Bhagavad Gita (“Song of God” or “Song of the Lord”) is among the most important religious texts of Hinduism and easily the best known. It is commonly referred to as the Gita and was originally part of the great Indian epic Mahabharata. Its date of composition, therefore, is closely associated with that of the epic – c. 5th-3rd century BCE – but not all scholars agree that the work was originally included in the Mahabharata text and so date it later to c. 2nd century BCE.The Gita is a dialogue between the warrior-prince Arjuna and the god Krishna who is serving as his charioteer at the Battle of Kurukshetra fought between Arjuna's family and allies (the Pandavas) and those of the prince Duryodhana and his family (the Kauravas) and their allies.Accordingly, when Arjuna sees all his former friends and comrades on the opposing side, he loses heart and refuses to take part in a battle which will result in their deaths as well as many others. The rest of the text is the dialogue between the prince and the god on what constitutes right action, proper understanding and, ultimately, the meaning of life and nature of the Divine.source: https://www.worldhistory.org

Discussion Questions:

1. How does the setting of the story add to its message and themes? How might it distract?2. According to the text, what is the importance of family structures? Do you agree?3. Arjuna is counseled to perform his duty without attachment to success or failure. Why is this significant?4. In what ways might this story inform the culture of people who use it as a religious text? How might that be different than seeing it as a philosophical text?5. In what ways do you see yourself involved in a Cosmic Drama? Do you have a duty to your higher self?... To the Cosmos?

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Inquiry: Ethics

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• Dhammapada

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Dhammapada is a collection of 423 verses as uttered by Gautama Buddha himself to his disciples. An anthology of moral precepts and maxims, it is divided into 26 chapters under such headers as Thought, Flowers, Old Age, Self, Happiness, Pleasure, Anger, Thirst, Brahmana and others. Though seemingly separated across so many chapters a fundamental thread runs through all the verses, which becomes perceptible on reading the text.The teachings of Buddha focus on the way, the magga (Sankskrit: marga) or path, that delivers a person from a life that is inescapably connected with desires, infatuation, sorrows, hate and an endless cycle of Becoming.The verses continue to enjoy such superlative popularity among people, both followers of the way and others, because they present axioms in a very plain language, easily accessible and relatable to all, regardless of background.source: https://www.worldhistory.org

Discussion Questions:

1. According to the Dhammapada, which quality is the most important to cultivate? Which quality should be removed and/or avoided?2. If you had to choose one verse from the selected excerpts to live by, which one would you choose and why?3. From where do you draw your own code of ethics? How important are these for you to live by?4. Should everyone live by the same code of ethics?5. Is it possible for a code of ethics to be timeless?

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Inquiry: Kabbalah

Tree of Life

1. Basic Overview ~ 14 min
The Tree of Life2. Overview, History, Concepts ~ 48 min
Tree of Life Unlocked Pt. 13. Describing the Sephirot ~ 32 min
Approaching the Tree of Life4. How do we know it's true? ~ 45 min
Rabbi Yom Tav Glaser

Overview Article

Kabblah - World History

Introductary Videos

1. History ~ 4 min
How did Kabbalah Begin?2. Exploring Kabbalah ~ 28 min
Jewish Mysticism Explained3. Practical Breakdown ~ 56 min
What is Kabbalah?

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Many Paths - One Mountain

Mons Mysteri Seekers Society

The Mons Mysteri Seekers Society is an emerging learning collective with the purpose of coming together to seek a greater understanding of the spiritual mysteries and inquires of the human experience.