Eckhart Tolle Biography
Eckhart Tolle 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. While in London, he also began to work 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.
Eckhart 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.
At the core of his teachings lies the transformation of consciousness—a spiritual
awakening that he sees as the next step in human evolution—and transcends our egobased
state of consciousness. This, he says, is a prerequisite not only for personal
happiness but also for the ending of violent conflict endemic on our planet.
A sought-after public speaker and teacher, Eckhart travels throughout the world. Most
of the talks are given in English, but occasionally Eckhart speaks in German and
Spanish. Many of his talks, intensives and retreats are published on CD and DVD.
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