Eckhart Tolle

Bestselling writer, spiritual teacher, the author of the number one bestseller, The Power of Now, which has been widely recognized as one of the most influential spiritual books of our time.

Tolle is not aligned with any particular religion or tradition. Through his writing and seminars, his simple yet profound teachings have already helped countless people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives.

He was born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At 29, he says a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. He spent the next few years devoted to understanding, integrating and deepening that transformation, which he says marked the beginning of an intense inward journey.

Later, he began to work in London with individuals and small groups as a counselor and spiritual teacher. Since 1995 he has lived in Vancouver, Canada. The Power of Now made its American debut in 1999 and has since been translated into 33 languages. The New Earth are also widely regarded as two of the most influential spiritual books of our time.

At the core of the teachings lies the transformation of consciousness, a spiritual awakening that he sees as the next step in human evolution. An essential aspect of this awakening consists in transcending our ego-based state of consciousness. This is a prerequisite not only for personal happiness but also for the ending of violence on our planet.

Eckhart Tolle became number 1 on the most spiritually influential living people list by Watkins Books in 2010.

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