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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Paperback – August 19, 2004
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It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.
- Print length236 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherNew World Library
- Publication dateAugust 19, 2004
- Dimensions6 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101577314808
- ISBN-13978-1577314806
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- Publisher : New World Library (August 19, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 236 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1577314808
- ISBN-13 : 978-1577314806
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
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Eckhart Tolle was born in Germany. When he was 29, a profound spiritual transformation virtually dissolved his old identity and radically changed the course of his life. He is now a counsellor and spiritual teacher, and the author of The Power of Now, Practising the Power of Now and Stillness Speaks. He lives in Vancouver.
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Customers find the book informative and easy to understand. They find it enlightening and impactful, encouraging readers to embrace stillness and find peace within themselves. The pacing is described as engaging and moving deeply into the present moment. Readers describe the book as exciting, entertaining, and worth the money. They appreciate the truth and accuracy of the teachings.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025I liked the 'question and answer' format.
The second time, I've read this.
Beautiful clarity and wonderful reminder to step into the light of the moment.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025This book has become my bible since I started my awakening. I will probably read it again and again. And, I have several family members who are interested in what I'm doing on this spiritual journey who I want to give this book to.
If you are waking up to the fact that we create our own worlds and are much more than our body and mind, this book can help you achieve enlightenment and freedom.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020I’m 29 and I just have to say this is the best book I’ve ever read. I just happened to start reading this book just weeks before my 29th birthday actually. Ironically enough, on the first page Eckhart starts off with “one night not long after my twenty-ninth birthday...”
I’ve been through depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, dealt with undiagnosed adhd all the way up through my 20s and only diagnosed after college, I’ve been through abusive relationships, have become toxic myself in following relationships, have been through ptsd because abuse, have never met my own dad and have dealt with an unstable family life my whole life... basically I felt absolutely lost nearing my 30s and most of the time hopeless. My main emotions were anger and fear. I felt them constantly for as long as I can remember. They overcame me quite often and was exhausting and detrimental to everything in my life. It was holding me back from my true potential and I wallowed in self pity and being a victim. I’ve tried an antidepressant and it only works to an extent, but it doesn’t help change your outlook and detach from your pain. This book has changed my life and has helped me through my own awakening and detaching from my own pain body. It’s truly helped bring me to enlightenment. So, to address the people who are giving this book a one star... all I can say is that these people are still asleep or they have not gone through what they need to go through to understand Tolle’s words. They are in simple terms just not awake.
I can’t tell you how many times I read parts of this book and just thought holy crap, I GET it. It’s amazing. I never open this book and put it down without having new revelations. Not only has it brought enlightenment, but it’s also brought me closer to God and understanding of the universal as a whole (I guess that’s what enlightenment is though lol). I think it’s awesome as a Christian that Tolle has implemented God in such a delicate and tactful way. It’s not in an idolizing way and never once undermining Him either. Much respect there.
It touches on so many things that we never have answers to or even think of asking these questions and brings about an explanation that just gives so much peace to your mind. It shuts it up and lets you really live in the now and to stop worrying.
Just an example, but this week I’ve been dealing with pms and I was struggling a bit with being irritable and snappy. It always happens exactly a week before my period starts and I picked my book up today to read before bed and coincidentally I had been reading through chapter 8 and Tolle just happened to touch on the pain-body and when women deal with pms. It gives tips on how to stay on top of these reactions and to be aware of them, so that you can remain in your consciousness. He also mentioned how a partner can help you stay conscious when this pain body tries take over. I know I’ve dealt with this and my recent ex noticed it as well and always tried to help me through it when he picked up on my cycle, as I’m sure most men have recognized their girlfriend/wife go through. I think it’s awesome that Tolle explained how a partner can help their love through that week.
Overall, just get this book if you’re on your spiritual journey. Well.. we all are, but if you’re awakening and looking for some guidance it’s well worth the read! I’m actually tapering off my antidepressant this week, that I’ve been on for a year and a half, and I can say I feel strong enough now and this book is a nice comfort to have during this time.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024If you’re struggling with staying out of your own head, stress, anxiety, this book is perfect. It gives you a lot of different ways to practice being in the “now”. The first chapter is rough, and kind of hard to follow, but it reinforces and reiterates the overall concept of the book. It’s easy to adopt and practice the techniques mentioned in the book as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024Timeless wisdom that has the potential to be transformational if diligently practiced and applied. At times I found the book a bit too woo woo and author belabored the point.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025Very helpful book. Easy to understand and read. Great reference book.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025Excellent book! I love listening to Eckhart, tolls intelligence and the sharing of this through his book. So grateful to have the audiobook part
- Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024I have never read a book that is more insightful or that makes more sense. The author clearly struggled with addiction. While contemplating suicide he had a spiritual awakening and decided to share it with us through this book. What could be more meaningful and impactful? A way out of addiction, a reason to live, meaning, and purpose.
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HolaReviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
Excelente mensaje, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Yo lo leí hace un año y me fascinó, éste lo pedí para regalo de Navidad. En esta edición me gustó que es de portada dura, un diseño bonito, clásico y elegante. El que lo recibió puso una sonrisa al desenvolverlo. Me gustó también que me llegó en caja, no sé si fue por ser envío internacional, pero siento que así no se maltrató, ya que por lo general otros libros me han llegado en bolsa.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2025
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- VJReviewed in Canada on December 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a life changing book
You have to read it more than once to truly appreciate it. Every word is a piece of wisdom.
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NecessaireReviewed in Brazil on January 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Veio com defeito
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- Art SmithReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book
I love this book. It changes the life of everyone I’ve given it too and always have a spare copy just incase I come across someone who needs it. Love Eckhart he’s a beautiful human being. Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars Libro che ti cambia la vita
Libro meraviglioso