{"product_id":"9780553378290","title":"After the Ecstasy, the Laundry","description":"“Enlightenment does exist,” internationally renowned author and meditation master   Jack Kornfield assures us. “Unbounded freedom and joy, oneness with the divine . . .   these experiences are more common than you know, and not far away.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But even after   achieving such realization—after the ecstasy—we are faced with the day—to-day   task of translating that freedom into our imperfect lives. We are faced with the   laundry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on the experiences and insights of leaders and practitioners within   the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Sufi traditions, this book offers a uniquely   intimate and honest understanding of how the modern spiritual journey unfolds—and   how we can prepare our hearts for awakening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through moving personal stories and   traditional tales, we learn how the enlightened heart navigates the real world of   family relationships, emotional pain, earning a living, sickness, loss, and death.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Filled with “the laughter of the wise,” alive with compassion, \u003ci\u003eAfter the Ecstasy,   the Laundry\u003c\/i\u003e is a gift to anyone who is seeking peace, wholeness, and inner happiness.   It is sure to take its place next to \u003ci\u003eA Path with Heart\u003c\/i\u003e as a spiritual classic for   our time.","brand":"Jack Kornfield","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":45893340070100,"sku":"9780553378290","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_913f842d-03bc-4655-8778-af518e6f75d3.jpg?v=1732441884","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780553378290","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}