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Companion to the Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (Volume 1)

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After reading someone's negative feedback about this audio tape set, I almost didn't purchase it. On second thought, I realized that my desire to connect with more of Eckhart's energy was strong enough to purchase the tapes anyway. I had already read Eckhart's book several times and was very impressed by his clarity and obvious sense of presence. He wasn't just talking about it, he expressed it without effort. After listening to the tapes myself, I felt inclined to voice my own opinion about them. There is a depth to these tapes which reaches beyond intellectual understanding. The tapes open the receptive listener to other dimensions of awareness. I recommend these tapes to anyone who has the ears to hear not only Eckhart's words, but that which resides between the words.

Eckart Tolle, Vancouver based spiritual teacher and Banyen Books' longtime #1 bestselling author of THE POWER OF NOW, brings his compelling message of Presence - the new state of consciousness that is emerging on the planet - to us on this first set of live teaching tapes. Eckhart gently guides us to the allowing and choosing of this state of intense aliveness in which we can live free of thought, free of problems, free of suffering and free of conflict, being fully alert, fully awake and fully present. Deeply touching time and time again is the simplicity and beauty of Eckhart's profound message. Regardless of the number of times these tapes are listened to, the message seems fresh, new and something different is heard. Eckhart speaks to the human condition of unconsciousness with love, compassion and wisdom. The vibrantly alive energy field experienced through Eckhart's voice is enriched by his delightful sense of humor and creates a delicious softening in the heart center, filling one with immense gratitude.

Hearing Eckhart Tolle speak this spring, I looked forward to being able to extend the inspiration of his vision when I purchased this book. Was I surprised to being again riveted to the transcendent experperience of his insight. The sublime clarity of it has returned me to it over and over to the book, each time finding new subtlety at another layer of attention. The joy of discovery not only of a kindred soul but of a shining beacon of the reality that is our destiny offered in such a loving way is breath taking.

I only listened to 15 minutes of this set of tapes, but am so happy that I got the unabridged tapes of the author reading "The Power of Now" instead. This seemed to have little specific to add to the stunning material of "The Power of Now." It seems to be a mudily recorded lecture tape. "The Power of Now" is the single most helpful book on/of spiritual material that I have ever read. It is clear, pragmatic, concise and fills in gaps between other spiritual materials/traditions. It tops "A Course in Miracles". I eagerly await the companion workbook due out Oct 2001.

The tapes do not add much to the fine book that Mr. Tolle wrote. I give his book 5 stars. It is wonderful, clear, concise and illuminating. A sense of peace seems to emanate from his words. I was expecting more of the same from the tapes; I didn't get it. I was hoping for elaboration and answers. When I read the book I formulated many questions in my mind that I would have liked to have answered. None of them were. As to elaboration, there is a bit concerning the pain body on tape 2, but not enough, and tape 1 is a rather inarticulate rehash of other material in the book. Mr Tolle's tone seems smug at times; it cast a slight negative shadow on my very positive impression of him and his work. I was very disappointed by the tapes.

I am somewhat surprised by the other reviews which are so positive. I've only listened to the tapes once so maybe I'm judging them too harshly, on the other hand I have no desire to listen to them again.

+AH4-Having this set of tapes is perhaps all you need. I am amazed at how smoothly and seamlessly pieces of Eckhart+IBk-s talks were chosen and combined, and how incredibly broad their scope is. From the very first word, Eckhart+IBk-s voice kindles a deeper sensation in the listener. You will listen to the words, yes, and hear what you are ready to hear; at the same time you will feel something between and beyond the words that will mingle its way right through your mental noise and take up residence+AH4-+AH4- in that part of you which would purr if it were a cat. Simple, like purring - thoughtless, like purring, and utterly complete in itself, like purring. Eckhart speaks in a language and context that are alive and familiar to the Western listener. He is a master storyteller (the man feeding the ducks), a comedian ( the Platinum Card saga), a profoundly compassionate listener (in response to audience questions), a brilliant mapper of the human mind (waiting for a better +IBw-now moment+IB0- to+AH4-+AH4- enter - in the future!), and utterly present. If you put a paper towel next to a damp sponge, the paper towel will slowly grow damp. Put yourself next to Eckhart, and absorb that which he offers - this tape is such a tool. One of my favorite lines from the tapes: +IBw-The now never gets any better than this.+IB0Afg-

I ordered the companion to the 'Power of Now' instead of the first volume. I was impressed and so was my husband who is not a self-help person. Eckhart has a soothing voice with an English accent - the tapes are a recording of one of his seminars. On my journey to finding 'peace ' within myself, I have found that practicing 'being in the present', is one of the roads to this inner peace. Most of us live in the past or future (didn't realise it till now). The tapes are a helpful tool to have in this crazy world of confusion and, to calm the mind with it's excessive inner chatter. You will learn about our 'Pain Bodies'in reaction to angry situations and in seeing it in others when they are in pain. This has helped me towards my self-development. I found that in helping to deal with the 'Pain Body', 'Stuart Wilde's' teachings (Start with 'Life Was Never Meant to be a Struggle') go hand in hand with 'The Power of Now'. I recommend you listen to it when you have some 'quite time' as it is very relaxing but full of information.