Spiritual Teacher and author Eckhart Tolle was born in Germany and educated at
the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of twenty-nine a profound
inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. The next few years
were devoted to understanding, integrating and deepening that transformation,
which marked the beginning of an intense inward journey. Later, he began to work
in London with individuals and small groups as a counselor and spiritual teacher.
Since 1995 he has lived in Vancouver, Canada.
Eckhart Tolle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Power
of Now (translated into 33 languages) and the highly acclaimed follow-up
A New Earth, which are widely regarded as two of the most influential
spiritual books of our time.
Eckhart’s profound yet simple teachings have already helped countless
people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their
lives. At the core of the teachings lies the transformation of consciousness,
a spiritual awakening that he sees as the next step in human evolution. An essential
aspect of this awakening consists in transcending our ego-based state of consciousness.
This is a prerequisite not only for personal happiness but also for the ending
of violent conflict endemic on our planet.
Eckhart is a sought-after public speaker and teaches and travels extensively
throughout the world. Many of his talks, intensives and retreats are published
on CD and DVD. Most of the teachings are given in English, but occasionally
Eckhart also gives talks in German and Spanish. In addition to The Power
of Now and A New Earth, Eckhart has written a book designed for
meditative reading entitled Stillness Speaks. A book consisting of selections
from The Power of Now is also available, entitled Practicing the
Power of Now. For more information on Eckhart Tolle, please visit his website.
