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mythos of the great Tree of Life pervades many societies and cultures,
spanning an enormous range of centuries and civilizations. Perhaps
the famous depiction of this Tree can be found in the mystical teachings
of the Jewish Kabbala, where it is depicted as a roadmap back to heaven,
with ten visible Sephiroth, and one hidden Sephiroth, or spheres,
which together have the power to lead us back to God. Yet what is the Tree of Life itself? Is it actually a Tree, like the one recorded in the Old Testament, whose fruit could produce immortal life? We first encounter the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, where it is said that God, or the gods, forbade man to eat from it. Yet references to the Tree are not limited to the Old Testament. This Tree can be traced back to Egyptian, Mayan, Olmec, Norse, and Hindu cultures, cultures widely separated by thousands of miles and an entire ocean, and was known as the nectar of the gods that could sustain life for thousands and thousands of years. In the cultures of the last three millennia, we find numerous examples of both the Tree of Life and its precise and circular designs in many cultures, revealing its wide spread influence across the Greek, Roman, Sumerian, Egyptian, and Hebrew worlds. Images of it are embedded in temples, mosaics, cathedrals, medieval tapestries, and religious paintings. This fascinating presentation addresses the history and meaning behind the real Tree of Life a symbol that has powerful implications for each of us on our road to enlightenment. Join us as we explore the physical, spiritual, and symbolic meanings of the Tree of Life and how it can assist us in our path of spiritual ascension. 2 Hour DVD - $20 |