The Empty Chair: Finding Hope and Joy―Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
"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 incidental
to your spiritual quest.
It is vital.”
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
1772–1810
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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Book details
- Author
- Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
- Imprint
- Jewish Lights, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Religion › Judaism
- Topics
- Hasidic wisdom · Jewish spirituality · spiritual teachings · Breslov Hasidism · joyful living · religious inspiration
- ISBN-13
- 9781879045675
About the author
REBBE NACHMAN OF BRESLOV was the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement and the author of Likutey Moharan.
Nachman was the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidism. Born in Medzhybizh, Ukraine, in 1772, he attracted thousands of followers by combining the teachings of Kabbalah with Torah and Talmud scholarship, and was particularly known for his parables and kabbalistic stories.
Nachman died in Uman, Ukraine, on October 16, 1810, and is buried there. His teachings and tales continued to inspire followers worldwide for more than two centuries after his death.