Eros Not Sex / or The Faces of Eros – Marc Gafni

Marc Gafni
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Eros has many expressions. Each expression is hinted at in the temple mysteries. There are four faces of eros which, when taken together, form the essence of the Shechina experience. These four faces are the very stuff of eros. In this chapter we will explore the erotic understanding which forms the matrix of the secret of the cherubs and informs every arena of our existence. We will unmask the four face of eros and reveal why they are so vitally important for anyone who wants to experience the full joy, depth and aliveness of being.
After we understand the eros which lays at the heart of the Temple mysteries we can then turn to answering our core question. If, as we shall show, the essence of the Temple — and of every journey of the spirit – is eros not sex, then why is sex such a prominent feature of the temple? It is in response to this question that in Chapter Three we will unpack the mystical secret of the cherubs. As we shall see, at the very heart of Hebrew tantra was a very precise and provocative understanding of the relationship between love, sex and eros. This understanding will open us up to a whole new understanding of our sexuality. This understanding will show us the way to erotically reweave the very fabric of our lives in more vivid patterns, sensual textures and brilliant hues.