-Written by Rabbi Chaim Vital containing the teachings of his master the Holy Ari

First Gate – Shar Hakdamos – Gate of introductions
Introductions to the Ari system of Kabbalah

Second Gate –Shar Mamary RASHBI – Gate of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochi teachings
Discuses the sayings of Rabbi Shimon in the Zohar and Medrash

Third Gate – Shar Mamary CHZAL – Gate of the teachings of the Sages
Discuses the sayings of the Sages in Talmud and Medrash

Fourth Gate – Shar Hpesukim – Gate of the verses of the Torah
Discuses the verses in Torah, Neviem and Kesuvim

Fifth Gate – Shar Hmitzvot -Gate of the commandments
Explanations of the Mitzvot

Sixth Gate – Shar Hkavonot – Gate of meditations
Kavonot for the prayers and many of the Mitzvot

Seventh Gate –Shar Roach Hkodesh – Gate of the holy spirit
Introduction to prophesy and Roach Hkodesh. Rectifications one must do to purify himself. Yichudim to attain Roach Hkodesh

Eighth Gate – Shar Hgilgulim – Gate of reincarnations
Introductions to the concept of reincarnation. Discussions about the arch souls and their manifestations in various generations. Reincarnations of specific people through out history.