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 enlarge | Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0452289963
Dewey Decimal Number: 204.4
EAN: 9780452289963
ASIN: 0452289963
Publication Date: January 30, 2008
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 Excellent September 23, 2008
The book itself is an excellent read. Shame on Amazon for sending me such a damaged copy. The shipping box wasn't damaged at all, Amazon shipped it that way.
 If Tolle speaks to you . . . listen September 22, 2008
It's just possible that Eckhart Tolle may speak to you in a way few spiritual teachers can. It's also possible that he will strike you as egotistical and out-of-touch with the realities of life (see some of the other reviews here).
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment was an incredibly important book at one point of my journey. (Please note that I say "journey" but, as Alan Watts teaches, I do not see life as all about "getting somewhere" - it's really a dance, not a journey. To really understand that, Google "Alan Watts music and life" and watch the video.) But back to my point: Tolle was very influential for me at a certain point in my spiritual growth. His writing explained Buddhism to my Western mind better than traditional Buddhist authors. Then I discovered Alan Watts, and explored his writings in depth. That kept me engaged for a time, but then I discovered Jiddu Krishnamurti.
That changed everything. It became clear to me that Tolle was simply repackaged Krishnamurti, not just repackaged Buddhism. (You can find entire phrases from Krishnamurti - uncredited, I might add - in Tolle's works.) It became clear to me that Watts (and all Buddhist/Hindu teachers) miss the very point that Krishnamurti teaches: truth is a pathless land. There is no guru, teacher, system, method, practice, religion, etc. "out there" to save you.
Admittedly, not everyone can connect with Krishnamurti. Some find Tolle more accessible. Books are tools for learning. Some work better than others for different people. I have no doubt that The New Earth will help some toward enlightenment better than The Power of Now (although enlightenment is not something you can aspire to, but that is another conversation). I know I enjoyed The New Earth - it was like reuniting with an old friend. I've cited Tolle in my own book (The Beat Handbook: 100 Days of Kerouactions), so obviously I think he is worth reading.
This is an excellent book by a gifted writer. If you enjoyed The Power of Now, I suspect you'll enjoy this book and likely get some new insights from it. At the same time, I urge you to check out the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti (e.g., Think on These Things). He's not in favor these days like Tolle, but he said the same thing a long time ago.
The "ego" September 21, 2008
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This is perhaps the finest study of the human ego and it's role in human suffering and misery I've read. It has poven to be a most valuable tool in my path to awakening
 Life's purpose now awakened - hmm... really ? September 18, 2008
same old same old - philosophies from round the world once again in a new cover ...
this book ... did not work for me (that's my ego talking!) ... but i take no offense if you are now awakened :-) good for you!!
in any case what is in this book - you have probably already seen it, read it or heard it before! - you just don't remember it!!
ok so what is the purpose of my life : "To be happy and keep my loved ones happy" - that's all that counts for for me and this really works - rest just follows.
Smile a lot!!
P.s : To be honest i did not finish the book (and that is rare!!) - I gave 2 stars because i think Tolle put in a lot of effort and because Oprah liked it - can't offend her!
A NEW EARTH..BY TOLLE September 18, 2008
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THIS BOOK IS BEING USED IN A READING GROUP. WE HAVE JUST GOTTEN STARTED WITH SOME INTEREST AND SOME SKEPTICISM. I THINK IT WILL BE A GOOD TIME.
NOTE: MY SISTER'S GROUP IN CAMARILLO, CA, IS ALSO DOING THIS BOOK. IT IS ALMOST A "CULT." BUT A HARMLESS ONE.
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