The Realization of Being (Power of Now) [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD)

by Eckhart Tolle (Author)

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Product Description
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. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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. 2 CDs.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564559475
• ISBN-13: 978-1564559470
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #550,219 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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184 of 191 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best presentation of Eckhart's ideas, November 24, 2002

By	Dana Ross Martin (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought the "Power of Now" a few months ago and, of course, Amazon[.com] made note of it in their database. But that's a GOOD thing because they notified me about Eckhart Tolle's new offerings: "The Realization of Being" - and - "Even the Sun Will Die"

I loved "The Power of Now" - a book EVERYone would benefit from owning and reading time and time again. (A helpful practice I find, until you 'get it' and can apply the concepts & teachings to your daily life)

Because I enjoyed this book so much, I went ahead and ordered both of the recommended CDs.

"Even the Sun Will Die" is a work of art - and like "The Power of Now", something you can (and WILL) listen to over and over again. DEFINITELY worth owning!

However, "The Realization of Being" was a BIG disappointment. No, wait - A HUGE disappointment! ! !

It's obvious this particular CD is a recording of a workshop he gave somewhere, at some time - and that's all fine and good EXCEPT - it's like the workshop was a 4 hour event - and this tape only gives you hours 2 & 3. So, you 'come in late' (and have to play catch-up) - then the second CD bails out without a proper closing. Heck, you even hear Eckhart say on the tape: "We're going to take a lunch break now." - and then, that's it!

So, after enjoying "The Power of Now" and "Even the Sun Will Die" - you can imagine how letdown I felt after hearing this "haphazardly thrown together piece of mish-mosh". Truly NOT the way to present the views and guidance of such a talented soul.

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.