Kavanah: Direction of the Heart
In Kabbalah, Kavanah refers to the spiritual focus, intention, and mindset that one brings to their actions, especially in the context of prayer, meditation, and performing mitzvot (instructions).
1 Moses Chapter 2: The Creation
Chapter 2 of 1 Moses from the plates of brass demonstrate deep mystical parallels between Mormonism and Kabbalah, particularly in their shared focus on divine emanation, visionary experience, and cosmic restoration.
Tikkun Olam: The Restoration of the World
In Kabbalah and in Jewish thought more generally, tikkun olam (תיקון עולם) is a central concept that refers to the repair or restoration of the world. In Mormonism, we call this “the restoration of all things.”