Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing
Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing
Jed McKenna
Ryan Shea
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
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Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing

Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing

Jed McKenna
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Jed McKenna
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In the landscape of spiritual literature, where mysticism often meanders into the impenetrable, "Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing" by Jed McKenna emerges as a beacon of clarity and provocation. McKenna, with his unparalleled wit and wisdom, strips away the ornate tapestries that have long shrouded the concept of enlightenment, presenting it in a stark, unadorned light that is as startling as it is enlightening. This book is not a mere narrative; it is a revolution, challenging the reader to confront their deepest-held beliefs about the spiritual journey and what it truly means to awaken. McKenna's approach is ruthlessly honest and refreshingly direct, eschewing the traditional spiritual rhetoric for a dialogue that is both engaging and deeply questioning. Through a series of enlightening conversations and insights, he guides the reader through the mazes of philosophical dead ends and into a space where the idea of enlightenment is not only accessible but attainable. "Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing" stands as a seminal work in the realm of spiritual literature, offering not just a critique of the spiritual quest but a clear and accessible path to transcending the illusions that bind us. It is a must-read for anyone serious about the pursuit of spiritual awakening, providing the keys to unlock the chains of conceptual understanding and step into the light of direct experience.

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Released
2002
1 Jan
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296
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Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
Jack Dorsey recommended this book on Twitter.
Listen! Here’s all you need to know to become enlightened: Sit down, shut up, and ask yourself what’s true until you know. That’s it. That’s the whole deal; a complete teaching of enlightenment, a complete practice. If you ever have any questions or problems—no matter what the question or problem is—the answer is always exactly the same: Sit down, shut up, and ask yourself what’s true until you know. In other words, go jump off a cliff. Don’t go near the cliff and contemplate jumping off. Don’t read a book about jumping off. Don’t study the art and science of jumping off. Don’t join a support group for jumping off. Don’t write poems about jumping off. Don’t kiss the ass of someone else who jumped off. Just jump.
— Jed McKenna, Spiritual Enlightenment, the Damnedest Thing

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