Touching the Eternal - India Retreat (DVD) (DVD-ROM)

by Eckhart Tolle (Author), Eckhart Teachings (Editor, Illustrator)

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Product Description
Through the centuries countless people from around the world have been coming to India, thirsty in their search for truth. Considered to be the birthplace of spirituality, India has produced more great mystics and spiritual teachers than any other country. What more fitting place for Eckhart to speak of the eternal Now? It is here on the banks of the holy Ganga, amidst the snow-capped Himalayas and the tremendous beauty of scarlet sunsets that a group of determined souls from around the globe met to sit together in silence. With Eckhart s guidance, the rigors of living in India served as teachers pointing to the release of attachment to form and to seeing deeper into the inner. Join them in this transformational experience and allow yourself to be guided through words and stillness into the state of presence. This is the surrendered state of consciousness in which the very limitations of form become an opening into the divine. During this seven day retreat Eckhart speaks with humble authenticity, wisdom and humor on a wide range of subjects. Lesson Titles: DVD 1 The Renunciation of Thought DVD 2 Death Dying: The Greatest Portal DVD 3 The Power of Not Knowing DVD 4 Addiction to Suffering DVD 5 Spiritual Practice and Patterns of Resistance DVD 6 The Last Delusion Lessons contained in this series: children and spirituality, conscious suffering, self-esteem, couple partnerships, falling in love, addiction, guilt, forgiveness, prayer, death and dying, loneliness, devotion. 6 x DVD Running time: 18 hours (approx) DVD Region free (suitable for regions 1,2,3,4,5 & 6) NTSC format (will play on all recently manufactured PAL DVD receivers, year 2000+)

About the Author
Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most original and inspiring spiritual teachers of our time. He travels and teaches throughout the world. Eckhart is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition, but excludes none. His profound yet simple and practical teachings have helped thousands of people find inner peace, healing and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of individual and collective human consciousness - a global spiritual awakening. Eckhart was born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of twenty-nine, a profound spiritual transformation virtually dissolved his old identity and 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 with individuals and groups as a counselor and spiritual teacher. Eckhart Tolle is the author of The Power of Now, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, which has been translated into 32 languages and become one of the most influential spiritual books of our time. In his most recent book, A New Earth, he shows how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and suffering throughout the world.

Product Details

• DVD-ROM: 1 pages
• Publisher: Eckhart Teachings (June 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1894884167
• ISBN-13: 978-1894884167
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #400,581 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Of The Classic Retreats On DVD, October 12, 2007

By	Katherine Graham - See all my reviews

Of the many offerings from the brilliant Eckhart Tolle, this retreat series will stand among his classic-best. The reasons are threefold. First, the decision for its locale in India renders it an eye-opening experience for many in the Western Hemisphere who have never entered into this profoundly deep spiritual setting - the filming here is exquisite. Second, because Eckhart Tolle held this retreat not that long after the debut of his best-seller, The Power of Now, his enthusiasm is absolutely contagious along with his willingness to tackle some tough questions from the audience. Third, the scope of subjects explored really covers virtually everything (and more) he has addressed in other Audio CD compilations over the years. Overall, simply outstanding and worth every penny!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, November 21, 2007

By	Jon S. Woodhouse (Maui) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was blessed to be able to attend Eckhart's first ever long retreat in India, in Rishikesh, nestled in the Himalayan foothills. We came from all over the world and needless to say it was a transformational experience. On the last day the retreat was opened to the public for an afternoon session and I wondered what he could say that we had not all ready heard. It was an amazing, brilliant summation of the entire week and I felt like we were in the presence of the Krishnamurti of our time. Drink of this wisdom and enjoy.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Indian prophet in the western world, May 20, 2008

By	Prasada Rao Vanam Datha (Hyderabad, INDIA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I watch all these six DVDs of Eckhart for the past one week. His voice is superb and the way of his expression is wonderful. I can say the truth is always truth whether its western expression or eastern expression. He speaks about non-duality of spirit and duality of mind that is form is exactly matches with the ADVAITHA VEDANTHA of ADI SANKARACHARYA. The language may be changed due to time and space. But he speaks the same thing. It causes the soothing effect on your ears(SENSES) and mind. No doubt it awakens your inner spirit.
The location of this retreat is wonderful. India is the land of spirituality and the banks of holy river GANGA is the great place that have selected.
He tries very much to please and grab the attention and focus of the audience with simple language. The abstract concepts like death, ego, happiness and many more were described in a simple manner.
I do believe these set of dvds are my life time purchase. And I strongly believe that continuous listening to them will bring me peace of mind and stillness in behavior.
I strongly suggest every spiritual aspirant of world to have this set with them.
He is a great spiritual teacher with eastern thought in the western world.
May holy spirit give him more strength to work in bringing world peace and unity among spirituality.

DATHA PRASAD