The Realization of Being (Power of Now) [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Eckhart Tolle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Series: Power of Now

With his first international bestseller, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle introduced a simple and profound view of enlightenment, inviting seekers of every faith, age, and culture to enjoy the fullness of life through living in the present moment.

Now this unique voice in contemporary spirituality explores our highest purpose in life – and how meditation can help us attain it – with The Realization of Being.

"Words are useful signposts," Eckhart begins, but our main spiritual teacher is stillness. This powerful energy field is always available to us through meditation. In simple language he explains how to "listen with your entire body," while working with the body, mind, and attention in order to "merge with this moment." As we go beyond the need for thought, he teaches, we achieve the meditative state of "no mind" or "presence" that is effortless, joyful, and natural. Through this timeless path we merge with the universal purpose, and become a divine presence.

A revolution in human consciousness has already started, teaches Eckhart Tolle. We can advance this revolution – now – with the help of The Realization of Being.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

A series of teachings for experiencing life in the present moment. Tolle guides listeners to a state of consciousness in which they know who they truly are. Abridged.

About the Author

Born in Germany in 1948, spiritual author and teacher Eckhart Tolle also lived in Spain and England before settling in Vancouver, Canada, where he has resided since 1995. Tolle received his education at the Universities of London and Cambridge. Following several sustained periods of depression, at the age of 29 Tolle experienced an enlightenment that dramatically changed the course of his life. His subsequent spiritual teachings have focused on awareness of the present moment, freedom from negativity, and the attainment of inner peace. Tolle does not align himself with any specific religion or tradition. Tolle wrote the New York Times bestseller "The Power of Now," which has been translated into 33 languages, as well as "A New Earth." These two titles are considered to be among the most influential spiritual books in recent times. Tolle has also recorded many audio interviews and a video. Tolle is a public speaker who teaches and travels throughout the world. In January 2008, "A New Earth" was selected for Oprah Winfrey's book club.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564559467
• ISBN-13: 978-1564559463
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,237,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This guy is the real deal!, December 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Realization of Being (Power of Now) (Audio CD)

After 28 years of meditation I stumbled onto Eckhart Tolle and my real spiritual journey began. His book, The Power of Now, left me wanting more so when I found The Realization of Being I bought it without hesitation, and I have not been disappointed. While listening to Eckhart talk my concepts, ideas, beliefs, and judgements begin to effortlessly fall away like leaves from a tree in a gentle autumn wind. What I am left with is the direct realization of what I really am - a still, calm, unbounded awareness. This was what I had always looked for in meditation but which seemed to elude me by my very efforts to find it.

Eckhart's style is to use simple language and gentle humor, and brilliantly simple suggestions to bring you home to the core of your Being. One of his suggestions is to become aware of the silence between words and sentences. His speaking style enables you to do this quite spontaneously, leading you to plunge beyond your mind and into who you are. What I like most about this talk is that each successive listening is like the first time - fresh and new. I always hear something new and I become more deeply rooted into my true self. I love this talk and am truly grateful for Eckhart and the message he brings.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of being., May 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Realization of Being (Power of Now) (Audio CD)

Eckhardt Tolle's "THE REALIZATION OF BEING" provides the listener with a genuine opportunity to experience the subject of this recorded seminar: being, and all the aliveness that goes with it. In the first CD, Tolle discusses what it's like to live in the moment and what drives us out of the moment. By the second CD, Tolle's speaking pace drops significantly, so that listeners can experience the energy of their being during silence. The tone of this audio CD is calm and meditative. In fact, a disclaimer on the back cover cautions not to listen to the program while driving or operating heavy machinery due to the meditative nature of the recording. In his generally quiet way, (with occasional bursts of faster and more energetic speaking) Tolle guides listeners to the richness of living from the state of being, not from thinking. We're all very good at thinking, he says, but being requires practice. Another great way to practice living in the moment is through the work of authors Ariel and Shya Kane - read their book "WORKING ON YOURSELF DOESN'T WORK" or listen to one of their audiotapes, such as "THE PRINCIPLES OF TRANSFORMATION." On the subject of living life as magically as it is intended to be, Tolle and the Kanes represent a rare and great guiding force.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These CDs have presence, May 20, 2002

By A Customer

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This review is from: The Realization of Being (Power of Now) (Audio CD)

These CDs address the issue of how to EXPERIENCE the shift in consciousness that Eckhart describes as "being", as opposed to compulsive thinking (which is the baseline for most of us). As he explains on the tape, the words are not what is important, rather it is the experience of "being". People often describe an advancement in understanding that can occur in the presence of someone who is enlightened. This same benefit or "presence" can be felt when listening to these CDs. If one is not connecting with the experience, then the words alone have little meaning (and the pauses and laugh can be annoying) which may explain the discrepancy in the reviews so far. If you have read and connected with the book, "The Power of Now", I cannot recommend these CDs highly enough. If you haven't read the book, you're missing one of the greatest books of this century.