KABBALAH

KABBALAH

• originated in eastern Europe and Middle East, mostly in Isreal
• means "to receive" 
• the study of how to receive achievement in our lives
• Jewish tradition of mystical interpertation of the bible
• ancient wisdom that reveals how universe & life work in coherence.

Theology

• study of religious faiths, beliefs and practices
• study of God and God's relation with the world

Cosmogony

• branch of philosophy 
• deals with origin, structure, elements and fate of universe

HOW THEOLOGY AND COSMOGONY RELATE TO KABBALAH

• Theology examines religious faith and practice
• Cosmogony examines philosophy behind creation and the universe

"The presence of God is the finest of rewards." -Pi Patel

KABBALAH & LIFE OF PI

• Pi studied Kabbalah at Universirty of Toronto
• Pi holds on to faith in order to survive
• Pi receives "inner wisdom"
• "All religions are true." -Ghandi