Awakening Is Real

A Guide to the Deeper Dimensions of the Inner Journey

By: Jack Kornfield PhD

Narrated by: Jack Kornfield Ph.D.

An Invitation to Explore the Deeper Dimensions of the Spiritual Journey
It might happen suddenly, like a flash of lightning. Or gradually, like raindrops filling a jar. Our universal and awakened nature, the Buddha taught, can emerge in calm or in crisis. And then, as our path deepens, we must learn to embody our vision as we navigate the unexpected turns of the mystery.

When we asked Jack Kornfield for the most helpful advanced teachings from his audio archives, he chose these eight essential sessions. With Awakening Is Real, here are just a few of the dimensions of the spiritual journey that you will explore in depth:
• The archetypal stages of awakening common to all transformative paths, and how to overcome its greatest challenges and obstacles
• How the universal virtues of the warrior—such as courage, sacrifice, strength, and impeccability—are as valuable for freeing ourselves as kindness and compassion
• Profound insights hidden within well-known teaching stories including The Mahaparanirvana (the Buddha’s last sermon) and The Journey of Nachiketa
• “The Elephant’s Footprint”—Why the Buddha considered mindfulness of our own mortality and death to be the core practice that accelerates and deepens all others

Into the Quiet Forest of Presence, Compassion, and Interconnectedness
These sessions, while taught and recorded among advanced students, are anything but academic. Instead, you’ll find here the playful, candid, and direct sharing of wisdom usually heard only by those fully committed to their life’s evolution—an opportunity to discover within yourself what Jack Kornfield’s own teacher Ajahn Chah called “the still, clear forest pool that sees the nature of all things.”

SESSIONS INCLUDE:
• The Sacred Journey
• The Way of the WarriorInitiation
• The Journey of Nachiketa
• How Shall We Live?
• Difficulties as Part of the Path
• Living with a Mindfulness of Death
• Letting Go: Buddha’s Last Sermon

Jack Kornfield is amazing

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What did you like best about this story?

Jack Kornfield does not take himself too seriously. I love his sense of humor.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I wanted to take my time with it. It's something you need to process before you move on.

Awakening is real

This audiobook met my expectations and more. Kornfield is a heartfelt narrator. Felt as if I was present with the group at the retreat.

Another Beauty From Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield has the most calming, even and balanced speaking voice and manner that just listening to him is centering all on its own. But, be aware--his message trumps his fantastic presentation style--which is really saying something. Positive and uplifting. Highly recommended as a wonderful listening experience.

Very nice...

I have not listened to Jack before and was pleasantly surprised. The lectures seem to be live and the production is very nice. The humor in his talks leads me to a relaxed and open state. Jack is most excellent communicator, knows his stuff and has a talent for bringing it to life. These talks will always be something I refer to when needing a grounding. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Get them for your library! They are The Best!

Great wisdom

I have listened to this over and over, it always raises my spirits. Jack Kornfield is quite humorous as he shares his wisdom.