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 enlarge | Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: Penguin
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Pages: 336
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ISBN: 0452289963
Dewey Decimal Number: 204.4
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Publication Date: January 30, 2008
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 Sacrament of the Present Moment : rewritten, but without the love. July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In short: traditional Catholic spirituality rewritten in the current vocabulary. The evidence?
Eckhart Tolle (pg.225): (1) non-resistance (2) non-judgment, (3) non-attachment
Ignatian Banners of Christ (in the Spiritual Exercises) (1) vulnerability (2) humility (3) poverty
Or take Eckart's sense of Presence and the Now. Here's a quote from "The Sacrament of the Present Moment" by Jean Pierre Caussade, a humble eighteenth century priest
" And so we leave God to act in everything, reserving for ourselves only love and obedience to the present moment. For this is our eternal duty. This compelling love, steeped in silence, is required of every soul...Pure, simple and sure, it is a straight path along which souls walk with courage and faith, looking neither to the right nor to the left, unconcerned with everything else. "
Or page 78 in "A New Earth" "This is why we call it Presence. The ultimate purpose of human existence, which is to say, your purpose, is to bring that power into this world." Isn't this a rephrasing of what it means to be in Christ? To be alive with the Holy Spirit in Christ? There are many such examples.
What is strange is Eckhart's explicit anti-Catholicism. On page 70, for example, he draws a parallel between the Catholic Church, in the first paragraph, and Pol Pot, in the second. I didn't uncover any of his own opinions which seemed at odds with Catholic tradition, although there is much that is missing - and vital - a concern with social justice being chief here, or a respect for the discipline of communal life.
I would say that the Catholic antidote to the ego is living in a web of relationships which we call community, where we learn to respond to God's love in the present moment. Eckhart Tolle's antidote to ego seems to be rather more solitary and less loving.
 Way Out of Suffering & Into Peace July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"A New Earth" offers unique insights into suffering and the way to peace. Much of the material relates to a Buddhist perspective but the message is universal. Unlike his previous book "The Power of Now," which was focused strictly on personal transformation, this book takes a broader perspective. This book is about transforming the self and the world.
The message can be life-changing with insights on suffering, peace, beauty and social interaction. A must-read for a broad perspective on suffering and peace.
Another book that you have to read is "Nexus: A Neo Novel." "Nexus" offers an experiential story of suffering, and finding love and peace.
life-changing July 24, 2008
If this book doesn't change your outlook on life, nothing will. I bought the book and the audiobook, but if you're deciding between the two, I recommend the audiobook. It's read by the author and his warm and friendly voice, tone, and inflection really helped me absorb his powerful lessons.
A New Earth helping people create A New Perspective July 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I avoided reading this book at first, thinking it would just be more of the same, on the heels of The Power of Now. Then clients in my therapy practice started quoting it. Eckhart's talk about the ego seems to help men, in particular, to find a language that is comfortable for them in grappling with life issues. Then the book was handed to me by a friend who was passing them out at a birthday dinner. I really loved reading it. I enjoyed reading a few pages a day, and letting it sink in. It has been critiqued as a repackaging of ancient wisdom which we've all heard already from other sources. I agree with that idea to a point. Another perspective I have is that it is ancient wisdom in a fresh package. It was quite a joy to read. It is a true gift, and I am glad that Oprah is promoting it.
Oprah Sure knows How to Pick Them July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A Unique Bunny
Oprah always knows a great pick--I love to read the books in her book club. This book truly woke me up to my purpose in life. This was an incredible awakening and I recommend this book to those who feel that they have no purpose in life. Thank you.
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