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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path

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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

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 Buddhism Spirituality Heartfelt

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I always feel inspired, touched and more connected after listening to this book. Jack embodies so much love.

So much wisdom

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I have always loved Jack’s teachings from the first time I heard them. Now I can listen to them in his calming voice, that truly makes me feel one. This book is for anybody who wants to open their mind and heart to the great words of wisdom of not only Buddhist, but Christian, Muslim and Hindu gurus and teachers.

The calming voice of a true teacher

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I was put off slightly by the wonderfully calming tones of Jack's voice ~ some times it drifts into background sounds and makes me feel sleepy .. But.. I persisted and I'm so pleased I did! It was truly a wonderful gem of the dharma 💞~ it inspired me and came just at the time when I needed it the most. Thank you Jack Kornfield💞

Inspirational

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i loved this book - profoundly insightful and inspiring. in fact i now need to buy the book as I need constant access to the messages.

wonderful insights

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The author has a really nice delivery and obviously lots of experience. He offers his own teachings along with quotes from many masters, so it’s a pleasant listen but not quite what I had hoped for based on the title and sample. I was hoping to hear the experiences of others after their own awakenings, Of how they coped with the changes & turmoil of post realisation. I’m yet to find a book that offers such accounts & help for those who have undergone enlightenment to some degree.

Lovely book, well delivered but content not as expected.

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Jack Kornfield never disappoints. This beautiful offering filled me with gratitude, hope, compassion and love for myself and all beings. I've just finished and am about to listen again from the beginning. it's the kind of book you want to share with everyone you know.

I cried happy tears

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An elegant and balanced guide to spiritual life. Both uplifting and grounding.

A good mixture of quotations, fables and stories convey the teachings in an accessible way which keeps you engaged.

I expect I'll be listening back to this for years to come.

Gently uplifting and grounding

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l loved this book, it really resonated with my own experience. it was informative and illuminating.

Beautifully written and read.

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Broad, tries to encompass the various ways. Lovely examples of the inner world of seekers when they encounter the spiritual. And just lovely and soothing to listen to.

Broad, encompassing, soothing, beautiful.

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Spirituality as understood from inside the gardens of the true practitioner. Inspired and compassionate and deep.

Spiritual Truth and Beauty

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