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  • After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

  • How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path
  • Written by: Jack Kornfield
  • Narrated by: Jack Kornfield
  • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (50 ratings)

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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

Written by: Jack Kornfield
Narrated by: Jack Kornfield
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When does enlightenment come? At the end of the spiritual journey? Or the beginning? In After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, Jack Kornfield - author of the modern classic on American Buddhism, A Path with Heart - brings into focus the truth about satori, the awakened state of consciousness, and enlightenment practices today. The result is this extraordinary look at the hard work we all must do - the laundry - no matter how often we experience ecstatic states of consciousness through meditation and other disciplines.

Sweeping in scope, and warmly told by one of American Buddhism's most trusted voices, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry is a work of both deep inspiration and daily instruction that cuts through the confusion about what enlightenment really is, who it comes to, and how it continues to inform and guide our spiritual lives.

An original audio adaptation of Jack Kornfield's book, After the Ecstasy, the Laundry.

©2006 Jack Kornfield (P)2006 Jack Kornfield

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Heard it 3x already!!

l love this book but I love the narration of this book. His voice, the chuckle, the gentle wisdom and humility. This was powerful in that he helps to reduce all the struggles or trivialities if life into the simplicity of the truth of existence. This is my therapist ...lol

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Contemplative and nourishing

Always a delight to be in presence of a teacher who embraces so many teachers+ teachings!

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If you are on the path to end unnecesary suffering

This book is about the philosophy and psychology of "enlightenment" and "awakening." Answers so many questions. If you feel alone in your journey and filled with questions, this book will fill your heart and help you know you are perfectly imperfect. You will understand yourself and the journey, and be inspired.

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Reminder to stay present.

Love Jack Kornfield. He knows his stuff... A reminder to stay present and life is not under our control.

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