Eckhart and Oprah
One of my favorite authors and spiritual teachers is Eckhart Tolle. Long before he appeared on the Oprah show, I’d discovered his teachings by chance. My first of his books was The Power of Now. This was not the first spiritual book I’d read, but the changes it helped start in me were quite profound. Tolle does not align himself with any particular religious tradition, but speaks from many. His approach is quite Zen, yet without the religious aspects. He speaks from the Bible, the Tao Te Ching, Course in Miracles and many other sources. He doesn’t advocate anything strange or exotic. His appearance is quite ordinary from a Western perspective. What is most fascinating is listening to him on audio or watching him on video. His main teaching? Living in the present moment fully. Nothing new here, but his presentation is very accessible for many in the West. If you are interested in what Zen can offer but are of another spiritual tradition, check out Eckhart Tolle’s books! They can help a person in any spiritual tradition or religion.
“Spiritual awakening is
awakening from the
dream of thought.”
–Eckhart Tolle
