About the author
Eckhart Tolle ( EK-art TOL-ə; German: [ˈɛkhaʁt ˈtɔlə]; born Ulrich Leonard Tölle, 16 February 1948) is a German “spiritual teacher” and self-help author. His books include The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (1997), A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (2005) and the picture book Guardians of Being (2009). While working toward his doctorate at the University of Cambridge in 1977, Tolle abandoned his studies after a claimed spiritual awakening and later began working as a spiritual teacher. He came to prominence as a self-help author beginning in the 2000s, aided through promotion by Oprah Winfrey. His teachings draw from traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Christian mysticism, Sufism, and Hinduism, although he remains unaffiliated with any particular religion. == Early life == Ulrich Leonard Tölle was born in Lünen, a small town north of Dortmund in the Ruhr region of Germany in 1948. In 1961 he moved to Spain to live with his father, where he "refused all forms of formal education between the ages of 13 and 22, preferring instead to pursue his own creative and philosophical interests".
📖 Where to start with Eckhart Tolle
💬 What our editors say about Eckhart Tolle's books
“Andersen provides a profound, practical framework for harnessing the mind's creative force, championed here by Eckhart Tolle. The text serves as a foundational pillar for understanding how conscious choice reshapes reality,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Magic in Your Mind - PGW Andersen, U S
“This collection succeeds beautifully as a visual meditation aid, leveraging stunning photography to anchor abstract spiritual concepts in tangible beauty. The synergy between Tolle’s presence-focused teachings and Katie’s…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Peace in the Present Moment
“This curated collection effectively distills Tolle’s seminal insights into a potent, accessible format suitable for immediate application. The focus on the mechanics of the ego provides a practical framework for liberation that…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Oneness with All Life: Inspirational Selections from a New Earth, Treasury Edition
📋 Editions by Eckhart Tolle in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Magic in Your Mind - PGW Andersen, U S | 2023 | New World Library | 280 | 9781608688456 |
| Peace in the Present Moment | 2010 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 96 | 9781571746436 |
| Oneness with All Life: Inspirational Selections from a New Earth | 2009 | Penguin Life | 192 | 9780452296084 |
| A New Earth: Oprah's Book Club: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose | 2005 | Penguin Life | 336 | 9780525948025 |
| Stillness Speaks | 2003 | New World Library | 160 | 9781577314004 |
| A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose | 2008 | Gale, a Cengage Company | 391 | 9781594152498 |
