After the Ecstasy, the Laundry

The rich harvest of an entire generation's spiritual work in the West, "After the Ecstasy, the Laundry" is one of the most authentic and convincing accounts ever written of the lifelong path of inner transformation. Written by a Buddhist teacher and meditation master of international renown, this moving and fascinating book also draws on the firsthand experiences of dedicated leaders and practitioners within the Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Sufi traditions. The result is a uniquely intimate and honest understanding of how the modern spiritual journey unfolds -- and of how we can prepare our own hearts for awakening.

Filled with Kornfield's inimitable storytelling, alive with compassion and humor, "After the Ecstasy, the Laundry" is already a spiritual classic for our time.