The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

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Authors: Eckhart Tolle

Tags: #General, #Self-Help, #Religion, #Body; Mind & Spirit, #Spirituality, #Inspiration & Personal Growth

Acclaim for
THE POWER OF NOW

“I heartily recommend this profoundly inspiring book to all seekers today.”

— Lama Surya Das, author of
Awakening the Buddha Within

“This seems to be the ‘right book’ for many people at this point in time. The writing is clear as a bell; the words ring true. Truly an exceptional book that promises to make a real difference in people’s lives.”

— Tom Oakley, Banyen Books, Vancouver, British Columbia

“The Power of Now
was introduced to me by a customer. I read only one page and agreed that it rang true. It is a jewel of clarity and insight. The book has become a word-of-mouth bestseller here at East West.”

— Norman Snitkin, comanager, East West Bookshop, Seattle

“Tolle has succeeded on two fronts: synthesizing the teachings of masters such as Jesus and the Buddha into an easily accessible guide to achieving spiritual consciousness and making a strong case that the inability of humans to free themselves from dominance by the mind and live in the present is the root cause for misery in the world. . . . He makes enlightenment seem attainable and necessary for both individual peace and the health of the planet.”

— ForeWord
magazine

“I have no hesitation in recommending Eckhart Tolle’s wonderful book. Everyone I know who has picked up a copy has ended up taking it home.
The Power of Now
sells on its own merit and by word of mouth.”

— Stephen Gawtry, Manager, Watkins Books Ltd., London

“Fresh, revealing, current, new inspiration. Out of the many spiritual books that cross my desk this one stands out from the flock. . . . If you are considering getting back in touch with your soul, this book is a great companion.”

—
Common Ground,
Vancouver, British Columbia

“With intense and compelling clarity, Tolle’s guidance holds the promise of leading us to our own best and highest place within, to resonate with and reflect the energy of true transformation.”

— Spirit of Change
magazine

“With Eckhart Tolle’s growing presence on bestseller shelves usually reserved for much lighter-weight fare, it will be interesting to see what time has in store for this unusual modern mystic.”

— What Is Enlightenment?
magazine

“. . . a guide to spiritual awakening from a man who is emerging as one of this generation’s clearest, most inspiring teachers on the subject.”

— Transitions Bookplace, Chicago

“The most important book in a spiritual life written in the last decade.”

— Thunderbird Bookshop, Carmel, California

THE POWER OF
NOW

A GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT

Eckhart Tolle

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All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, or other without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review.

Cover design: Jacqueline Verkley and Mary Ann Casler
Interior design: Jacqueline Verkley
Typography: Tona Pearce Myers

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Tolle, Eckhart, 1948–
The power of now : a guide to spiritual enlightenment / Eckhart Tolle.
p. cm.
ISBN 1-57731-480-8 (alk. paper)
1. Spiritual life. I. Title.

BL624.T64 1999
291.4'4—dc21

99-42336

Originally published in Canada by
Namaste Publishing Inc., 1997
ISBN 1-57731-480-8