The Empty Chair: Finding Hope and Joy

Moshe Mykoff

ISBN 10: 1879045672 / ISBN 13: 9781879045675

Published by Jewish Lights Publishing, 1996

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Know A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid.A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, for people of all faiths--and no faith.One of the great spiritual seekers, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) is among the most often quoted of the Hasidic masters. Even after two centuries, his teachings have a potent, meaningful message: Never lose hope; find joy and cause for happiness in everything that happens to you.In these pages, his powerful wisdom brings us inspiration for life today. Always remember: joy is not merely incidentalto your spiritual quest.It is vital.Rebbe Nachman of Breslov1772-1810 To some, Rebbe Nachman is best known for stories that possess profound depth and speak to the very soul. To others, his teachings shed light on some of life's deepest mysteries. Now, as before, he speaks to a spiritually seeking generation in strong and uplifting ways.Teacher, guide and spiritual master, Rebbe Nachman provides vital words of inspiration for life today.With timeless insight and wisdom, Rebbe Nachman shows us how to fill the empty chair--the alienated self--by leaving sadness and finding hope and joy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Empty Chair: Finding Hope and Joy
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1879045672
• ISBN 13: 9781879045675
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

"Know! A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid."

A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, for people of all faiths—and no faith.

One of the great spiritual seekers, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) is among the most often quoted of the Hasidic masters. Even after two centuries, his teachings have a potent, meaningful message: Never lose hope; find joy and cause for happiness in everything that happens to you.

In these pages, his powerful wisdom brings us inspiration for life today.

About the Authors

Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) was founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement, known for its spiritual approach to Judaism.

Moshe Mykoff is a writer and translator living in Jerusalem. He has published more than a dozen works, including his best-selling adaptations of Rebbe Nachman's maxims on spiritual growth, The Empty Chair: Finding Hope and Joy and The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-So-Everyday Moments (both Jewish Lights), and his translation of seven volumes of Rebbe Nachman's magnum opus, Likutey Moharan (Breslov Research Institute).