Eckhart Tolle author of THE POWER OF NOW explains the divine purpose of the Universe

[@blissfulmale]

What a beautiful explanation that feels true. Listening to Eckhart is almost like experiencing childhood again, because when we were kids, we were the most present and in tune with the Universe...

[@sarahjmount9221]

Thank you, Eckhart for your infinite wisdom. Your teachings and presence have changed my life. 🙏

[@sarab8508]

Eckhart is pure love. Thank you for posting. We all need to express the love this man shares with us. We are all connected not separate.

[@babymookie7176]

the force is strong with this one..!

[@oinkmrs]

SWEET AZ !!!

[@phoenixd9679]

I realized that the Energy and Force are two different things 💜

[@halloo5389]

I'm crying. The most beautiful thing I've ever heard

[@annalyon8443]

Tolle's description reflects chaos theory (natural law), the theory of complexity (natural law) and the "principle" of spontaneous order (natural law ) which reflects the outward impulse of creating (unpredictable) and a returning, to self-soothe (handle that stress). I love the "Playful participation in the world of form without being lost in the doing, unrooted from spaciousness within." I seek to be in constant contact with the formless essence of the universe

[@aeonsleo2]

What he is speaking is the nature of the Universe as described by the scriptures in ancient India. A person has a soul which is a part of the divine consciousness. The body is material which differentiates but consciousness is eternal which integrates. Once we know this true consciousness and link with each other at that level, we forget that a person is black or white, rich or poor, greedy or needy because all that involves our body form in some way or the other. When we look at ourselves as not what we look in the mirror but what we really are from inside at soul level we see our truer self. And when we see that self in others we understand that nothing is different and its all the same.

[@MrGunwitch]

Everything you talk about is miccha ditthi (wrong view). There is no such thing as a soul nor divine consciousness, everything is impermanent and non-self. The only 'task' is to bring out cessation of the five khandas.

[@_Keith_]

Abhishek "The body is material which differentiates but consciousness is eternal which integrates." That's a great sentence.

[@MrGunwitch]

It sounds good but it is fundamentally flawed. Consciousness isn't eternal, it arises due to causes and conditions, and when those causes and conditions are no longer present it ceases. I recommend reading these pages from Ajahn Brahm's book 'Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond'. The annotations are included if you want to check the various Nikayas to see what the Buddha actually said about these matters (Eckhart and many other modern teachers like to quote the Buddha, and most of them steal the majority of their teachings from Buddhism, but they don't penetrate deeply enough, and this is one of the several areas they remain ignorant of). books.google.com.au/books?id=ptmMsW16fqkC&pg=PA202&lpg=PA202&dq=consciousness+speck+of+feces+buddha&source=bl&ots=7HFILhpW9Z&sig=4MTbFf6DTgu2JetRsogDsF1ngVI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjMq7ip3e3RAhXHm5QKHVRiBXUQ6AEIGzAA#v=onepage&q=consciousness%20speck%20of%20feces%20buddha&f=false

[@_Keith_]

MrGunwitch Interesting. I find it agreeable enough to observe the temporal nature of a mind's fleeting presence in time, as pointed out by Nidāna Saṃyutta in that link; and fair enough to say that the body may have more relative permanence than the changing mental identity in time. However, I disagree with the implication that physical reality would have more permanence than spirit. The source of life as a spiritual essence supersedes other forms of being mentioned, as spirit comes before matter and is the source of creation. When people like Eckhart Tolle speak of "consciousness" I believe they mean to convey something of the self which is more closely connected to that spiritual source of life than is the physical body. Because while the physical body may have more stability within a temporal reality, it also has greater limitation, as it is defined mainly by that reality, rather than the mind which can be determined more by the spirit which resides primarily outside of that reality's limitations. ...At least those are my own musings on the subject. Think what you will.

[@MrGunwitch]

Hi Keith. I understand what you are saying, but you need to be careful when using concepts like 'spirit' or 'cosmic consciousness' or 'eternal consciousness' etc. All of these terms are essentially the same thing, creative creations of the ego, so that it can believe it will exist in perpetuity (in complete happiness no less!). Anyone using these concepts has yet to fully penetrate non-self (Anatta) which is one of the key factors of stream-entry (the first stage of enlightenment). Unfortunately Eckhart is 'guilty' of the same mistake that many meditators and yogis have made over the millennia. What makes it difficult to see, is that the meditative absorption's are extremely profound experiences, and involve states where one feels 'infinite consciousness' and 'one with the universe'. So when Eckhart and Ramana Maharishi and others talk about these things, they are speaking the truth, which is what makes it so difficult to argue with. However, they are only speaking partial truth (or proxy truth), they have yet to go deeper. If they continued on the same path of letting go that took them to their partial realisations then they would see EVERYTHING disappear. Everything is causal and non-self, even the stream of consciousness between lives (Citta) which seems perennial but is not. The fact that these partial realisations that sages like Tolle and Maharishi have understood, are so far beyond the conception of the average person, makes the mistake all the more difficult to spot, because people like Eckhart do really seem to be in possession of esoteric knowledge. This is why the Buddha said that without the guidance of another enlightened being (Ariyan) one would be unable to truly break the 'eggshell' and become enlightened, because there are these tricky cul de sacs that people get caught in, and without an enlightened one telling you "Yes that is a profound experience you've had...now let it go and go deeper...let the 'knower' go, let 'spirit' and the ground of all being go'....keep going till cessation...."without someone guiding you in such a fashion, you will never get there.

[@cath46081]

Love, love, love. Beautiful! Thank you so much, Eckhart Tolle! Especially love, "Create without losing itself" and "....realization of the formless essence..."

[@abdulrahmanbinheji1061]

Love u mr.eckart tolle, ur talk makes me comfortable and more understand toward my self and being, thank u

[@clixx4quest109]

"The Universe DELIGHTS In CREATION And CREATIVITY......In Experiencing ITSELF Through The CREATION....."...Thankyou Beloved Eckhat Tolle Sir.......

[@Yohananrickard7977]

You already said that, sir

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

The power of now, leaving calender based rituals behind. Always enjoying the now. Aloha, for now! Love

[@vegasridealong]

Purpose of the universe. 1. Express itself in endless forms. 2. Obtain consciousness in this world. Basically, the universe wants to experience infinity while attempting connected to the whole. One becoming many while many are still one.

[@lerolerolerolerolero256]

Wow that was deep!!!

[@istoppain62]

Agree although consciousness doesn’t obtain. It is already conscious but it just wants to play using the universe

[@annalyon8443]

(We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin).

[@TreeGreenOak]

The problem is not doing the problem is doing too much. Lots of people in life force them selves to do things they don't want to do and when they die they regret that they werent doing what they wanted. Life is about doing what you love and also not to force things or control things. Let the things unfold themselves that is true harmony.

[@mspattycakes1954]

❤thank you for publishing this book. Completely and utterly changed my life ❤

[@TheOldtown50]

The Power Of Now...is about each and every individual who is ready (conscious) for it. Don't concern yourself about others...just yourself! Happy thoughts!

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

Facts!

[@samikaba8520]

No matter how hard you try to understand the teachings which Eckhart's are offering,u will failed, until u realize its not about understanding rather than feeling what he says.

[@jimmycodmw2]

or enlightenment

[@animusutimperiumk8575]

Hahaha. You sound so stupid. You will never understand reality through feelings only through logic and reason and the astounding success of science has proven that.

[@paulg.2141]

@@animusutimperiumk8575 .The astounding success of science hasn't found the formula for peace in one's life yet. Yet we seem to think egoic logic will save the Human race. That kind of logic will lead to an explosive end. If you use impartial logic when listening to a spiritual teacher what the genuine teachers are saying makes perfect sense. But on a much deeper level. But, unlike science, where numbers and equations can give you the proof you need, realizing your true nature can only be experienced. All teachings that teach of who you are at your essence by-passes mundane egoic calculations, and get to the core issues of exsistance. Which all of humanity's geniuses could never explain. I know you responded hoping to stir the shit up. But I sense you are genuinely seeking. This teaching can point to that placed in you, that will end your seeking. Peace.

[@jaulloa21]

Really? I can understand him.

[@mercadam]

Teachings are meant to be understood not felt.

[@judithgentile7585]

Love him and his way of expressing his thoughts

[@JackinDJ]

This is a life changing explanation. Absolutely amazing sir!

[@Tallykoren]

Your work and wisdom inspired me through the years to fulfil my dreams - Thanks you & Happy New Year !

[@cinmac3]

That was an amazing understanding that I had, so many people two eyes a nose and a mouth, we each look, so very different.

[@VincentNguyen07]

Yes the best book ever read in my life

[@lijennifer6650]

1.the universe delights in creations sea,air,oceans, delights in experiencing itself through all forms 2.outward movement:becoming,inward movement:being fully who I am

[@louisemiller2774]

Ah.....Science of Mind and Transcendental Meditation. Excellent.

[@RL34CH]

Do not become a sponge of everything Eckhart says, he will push you down the correct path but he cannot carry you the whole way. He helped me when I needed it most but do not use his words as a crutch. This type of knowledge cannot be taught it must be acquired.

[@axamarquez2771]

Ballsac Deluxe explain yourself please

[@equilibrium4193]

What he’s saying is partly true, spiritual awakening is unique in all cases and it happens when it’s supposed to happen not when the ego wants to be enlightened, watching Eckhart’s videos won’t get you to proper awakening because you are just using the mind to try and understand enlightenment, don’t take one persons words as fact,what Eckhart is explaining is solely experiences from his enlightenment process which is not the same for everyone

[@trautelwiechmann277]

Thank you EExkhart for the explanation of a frequency holder. I have given myself that name in the beginning of this year

[@QUANT_Trader88]

Greatest book ive ever read

[@WilliamBenBrooks]

Did anyone notice the woman sitting behind the lady with the question? The one with the card on her forehead?

[@savannahbreeze3808]

Haha yes???

[@WilliamBenBrooks]

i wonder why

[@Susanamorato]

William Brooks lmao that's so random

[@hehehe1991able]

William Brooks that's The head band from Naruto

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

gratitude for manipura chakra for helping society to realize that sixteen year olds sometimes have a lot of wisdom and poetic zen subtlety. May more mature spiritual books be available to teens under 18 especially from parents. Conversations with GOD by Neal Donald Walsch is a great manipura chakra book that washes away anachronism from some ancient texts to clarify the unity of a vision of love and zen found in all faiths. This process of making the essential more easy to see and removing animosity is a quality of manipura. Many good manipura books were released in the early 2000s, wise for society to seek a vibration similar to those times. may manipura continue to serve us with the cleanliness efficiency and wisdom that it did in early 2000s before 2010. thank you celestial energy

[@myreddays]

Eckhart's favorite album, Be Here Now, by Oasis.

[@john_air]

myreddays and also ram dass's favorite "get a grip inside!!!"

[@katbullar]

thanks a lot to "New World Library" for sharing this video and a happy 2014!

[@bernardopl5902]

Can somebody explain to me what it means to be identified with thoughts and emotions? I would appreciate it greatly.

[@lorenzovittorini9579]

It's the false identification of ego, with the mind. We are not our mind, we are eternal spiritual being

[@bertibear1300]

I heard Thich Naht Hahn teach many times and someone asked him the meaning of life/ cosmos.He replied why does it have to have a meaning?

[@vbilgutay1]

Truth is that we do not know that the universe has a purpose, let alone what that purpose might be. But Mr. Tolle's followers are free to believe what ever makes them happy and makes a profit for Mr. Tolle.

[@gav25x]

Bs

[@yamax1]

Attempt to asnwer this question just blew me away. ....I am too small and very limited, therefore I'd rather stay humble and admit my ingorance.

[@cla1548]

All my respect for your comment. We humans are extremely limited, in every sense, have been around this (young) planet for a very short time and not able to recognize anything similar to the "truth" concerning our life, the "universe" or "cosmos" or any other entity we try do define. I think it's useless to theorize and to look for explanations, trying to grasp some "truth", I prefer to just live, as other animals do, and try to enjoy our really short stay on this planet. Ciao Claudio

[@ienjoysandwiches]

The purpose of the universe is to achieve a present balance between doing and being. Tatva and lila. Om and dharma. Form and formless.

[@zennovice]

be and do at the same time.....divine purpose of the universe=to know itself through creation of form and realisation of essence....

[@daiminator]

The comment section mostly consists out of three types of comments: 1. Those who state that it is impossible to understand what he is saying, but rather feel it. 2. Those who say star wars references or connect him to the force or Yoda. 3. Those who try to sound smart by stating oxymoronic sentences or clever sounding contradictory sentences. (Yes John, I am referring to you :P )

[@TheAuroreGirl]

Is there any Chinese here? His book does help me. Before I never realize how much time I just live in my mind of past and future but not now. Really free me somehow.

[@YachtingPrincess]

Enjoyed this audiobook-thanks! I have a video where I talk about how his books transformed me ,while 3 years incarceration..Staying Positive During Hard Times/ I Get Personal

[@Thailandsuay]

I always wonder why. Why is it the divine purpose of the universe to know itself?

[@Bubble9430]

Without speaking of the universe. You as a human what do you like the most in life ? To find it, didn't you have to know/follow/trust yourself ? And when you're suffering don't you ask yourself why am I suffering ? And then when you realise what makes you suffer, don't you want to change it ? If you don't realise yourself, how can you move on ?

[@junevasilis3002]

Experience... the many computations and combinations and evolution.. but mayb e man kind's experience to to live from true self so man kind can live harmoniously... maybe we shed our knowledge of our divinity so we can enjoy the road back while in the illusion of separateness.. I don't know.. every thing needs a hobby or purpose.. 'to know one's self' seems as good explanation as any. Some would say there is no divine purpose.. but I like thinking there is.

[@junevasilis3002]

Skot Bi I do a course called Avatar.. and it teaches that I am not a victim, so I have some responsibility in attracting the suffering, and gives us tools to discover and discreate our part in creating our suffering (and contributing to the collective consciousness). It's pretty powerful, so yes, I ask myself why am I suffering, then find out and do something about it without having to blame anyone or get revenge. Just handle the belief/vibration that's attracting it to me..thanks for posting.

[@Sydebern]

The essence that is you, which animates the entire universe is true unconditional love. You are willing to experience everything that you're not and to absolutely forget who you are, in order to know yourself fully. The one asking why, is the thinking mind which is that what you are not. It can never experience true contitional love, because it does not truly exist, it is just a bundle of thoughts. Only you can know yourself as the eternal one conscioussness. Calm the mind and you will know for yourself.

[@sheldonvern]

its not worth thinking about

[@sahilrajpal5604]

It's all about being in now u have to be aware

[@bjobotts]

Sahil Rajpal It is also about awareness. I am not the thinker but the observer or watcher of the "thinker". Consciousness awareness. The observer does not judge, or label and has no identity...it just observes...and that is the God self. Try observing without thinking and you're there.-the Zen Diaper

[@sahilrajpal5604]

bjobotts yes absolutely right.

[@annefrank8760]

SO THERAPEUTIC, we have a past ,present, and a future. Some are stuck in the past, some stuck in the future. The present is too confusing to some. All legal and binding by the smartest Canadian there is Mr. Tolle. It's all I had. Enjoy the time machine.

[@KelleyFHolly]

HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!!

[@Agerskiold]

By creating one can also experience the now

[@hilath]

Thank You

[@peacetrayne8627]

This model of the Universe is delightful, however Eckhart seems to describe it almost as if the Universe is a giant mega-ego. I don't believe the Universe 'wants' anything. It just simply is.

[@Grateful2Life]

The Divine qualities of Sat-chit-ananda cannot be revealed without taking on the form of the temporal Universe and in the process illusionizes (The Hindus call it Maya) itself as individual life forms. In that sense Maya could be called as mega-ego. Without that we as individual life forms become nonexistent. Similar to a microcosm, the Ultimate too can be thought of as passing through Deep sleep(Total dissolution of the Universe) and samadhi(enlightenment). That is the way it is.

[@peacetrayne8627]

@@Grateful2Life The way it is is Love and Maya is Love. All the known and the unknown is Love. The perceivable and the unperceivable is Love.There is nothing else

[@Tina-wk2pr]

"Could you please explain what the devine purpose of the universe is?" Sure.... 🤣 No problem for Mr. Tolle though!

[@StacyFrancis94]

this kind of creeps me out because it makes me feel alone I want to feel in the presence of another being.

[@sheriwhorton5709]

Staci Osorio ah. That right there will be your journey. Start right there.

[@thephenixbazaar]

Understand you’re we’re created strong enough to be alone, to handle it all. The higher being’s (universe) strength is in you, but it starts with positive thinking & doing & trusting the universe

[@clixx4quest109]

The Great Book..."The Power Of NOW".....

[@jkj1459]

IS THIS BOOK AVAILABLE IN OMAN AND IN INDIA ? IN BOOKSTALLS ? I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT ON LINE PURCHASES .

[@alivewithoutlabels]

+james kutty Joseph yes it is available in india in any popular book store

[@PrudviRaju222]

buy in amazon or flipkart a life changing book for enlightment spiritually.

[@_Keith_]

3:05 - 3:12 Hahah, best 7 seconds of Eckhart ever.

[@ramameir]

Thank you.....

[@peaceandlove1984]

Awesome...

[@jaynewilcox9527]

Amazing.. I get it a bit more now :/

[@majedahmed5410]

who talks dont know & who dont talks Knows......hit the nail on the head...than going round and round...! simplify it..!

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

"Everyone and all forms of life are God" - the mushroom

[@darrenmcinerney1621]

y are you people completly dissing eckhart tolle? completly trashing em.. i dont get it

[@UnumsedLeonem]

Nice. This chap is advocating acquiescence in one's misery, while himself exploiting handily - I'm talking money here - on his popularity. I bet, he's a multi millionaire by now. I would rightfully do the same - temper the financial ambitions of others, while seeing to it that my own means keep growing. Isn't that delightful! It is, but no - thank you, dear Eckhart - with all respect, myself do refuse to be flocked into submission and humility and let anyone - anyone at all - outsmart me or enjoy the means or the authority I'm singularly fit to possess.

[@Bubble9430]

Misery exploiting handily popularity, while seeing to it that own means keep growing, refus[ing] to be flocked into submission and humilty and let anyone outsmart or enjoy the means of authority.

[@santiperez1199]

you are such a beautiful human mate

[@QUANT_Trader88]

How does 44 people dislike this video y'all gotta be from another planet or y'all must don't want the crystalline children to wake up smh

[@leechap3]

Im Am Sirius B I can see how followers of traditional religions would object to Tolle, as well as some atheists.

[@jameswayton2340]

Im Am Sirius B Maby,, just MABY.. its because they live in a other universe? There could be 10 reasons why someone dislikes this video. Does not mean it is out of disrespect, could be. could be not. Why worry about something like that? Its not in your control, so its not your problem.

[@QUANT_Trader88]

Dougy doug​ your right.. respect king #Peace

[@jameswayton2340]

O and, what a amazing video. His words about outward and inward energy totaly fits with the problems i personaly have.

[@nyy6674]

Look at him , he is confused himself. Funny to take him seriously

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

so awesome...much love...Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO

[@monkeycrud]

How does he know all this to be true, and not just theory and interpretation?

[@Sydebern]

Because he sees reality before it gets interpreted by the mind. The mind can only see reality through conceptualisation. Everybody knows this within and can "remember" it when the mind is still enough. It can never be understood intellectually.

[@sheldonvern]

when did he say its not theory and when did he say its not his interpretation?

[@mattmoves5920]

+monkeycrud Because it's on internet, so it must be true

[@dunnoesam3749]

ET doesn’t go deeper to explain that the dream of the universe itself is a movement from the source which is original face/facelessness … both the outward and inward movements eventually return attention/recognition to that which is not expressed but the very source of all that is born/expressed and dies/dissove …

[@gauravpandey2099]

Great!!

[@gregriddle5163]

Man, this is heavier than the entire weight of the Earth.

[@Hudson510]

"I think of nothing." Grasshopper, Kung Fu.

[@AaronDavisonmusic]

What a great teacher. I was so moved by The Power of Now that I wrote a song inspired by the book. Check it out on my channel and let me know what you think!

[@jayjacobs6403]

It's just Divine Play; and our part of the universe is just a break to experience innocence and ignorance.

[@suddenuprising]

we a part of the universe not apart from it, humans are spearheading evolution

[@dianeallen6819]

Pardon me but what did you just say?

[@kammykorn]

Hi shay!

[@mercadam]

Mr. Tolle never answered the lady's question.

[@Grateful2Life]

mercadam She and many others got the answer

[@gav25x]

You're sleeping

[@mercadam]

Gav391979 Maybe....

[@hegemeretemoller...]

The universe want to show us the higher self. Then its all about the invisiblie life and not the history we tell and learn our children or the done-history or the history in our world wive to day. Its all about the invisible spiritual person we are her and now and the life we are supose to fullfill here...

[@yamax1]

Is it Ralph Lauren sweater Eckhart is wearing ?

[@kylabotting]

does this have any relevance at all to what we are watching?

[@yamax1]

joydivisiongirl well, it doesn't it make any differece. We see things as we are -) I guess RL is beloved brand of my EGO-)

[@CosmicUndeadElf]

yamax1 I'm not quite sure if that's to do with your ego, since it's more about your appreciation of something that you are observing, and there is nothing wrong with wanting to look a certain way, it is only when we start to judge our self worth by what we own that the ego is a problem. I know that was crossed out, but still...

[@bjobotts]

CosmicUndeadElf It's the separation identity. There is only God but the ego says there is "ME" and God and won't God be proud at how spiritual I am or good etc. God says you ARE me...you're just not ALL that I am. The trip is to become one with that which both contains and sustains us. It's a direction huh.

[@andicosta1]

i don't get it.

[@SkylineBilip]

Someone has been on whole lot of mushrooms and DMT i think 😁👍🏻🙏🏻💖

[@julianpolzin]

That is the cool part about Eckhart, he had these insights naturally. But of course, DMT and mushrooms might help your cause of looking deeply.

[@nkeahi3949]

I started this spiritual journey after awakening during my mushroom trip. The act of surrendering is universal, and can happen at any moment in your life, or it may not happen at all. My friends who were with me that day still think I’m tripping from the mushrooms after 3 months, but they’re just asleep 😴

[@tapashchatterjee8567]

SPEAKS”…Are MUST READ By Every CONSCIOUS CITIZEN Of The PLANET…..

[@Thankgodthereisnogod]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patricknecku6636]

The power of now

[@blueplasma5589]

What else can you say with a speech like that....:}

[@janiebarker2687]

💖

[@StacyFrancis94]

He is like naturally high, he must be a Pisces. lmao

[@pachamamaamor]

Staci Osorio his Sun is Team Aqua 😊 just like me

[@316ken]

It seems Tolle has bought every lie from Buddha to Blavatsky: would to God we could get him to buy the Truth! (Proverbs 23:23) Jesus said, “Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. (John 12:35) I am the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE; no one comes to the Father BUT BY ME.” (John 14:6)

[@donbakerseattle]

Eckhart talks from actual experience he is having now as an awakened human. He is pointing the way the best he can. What lies are you referring to from the Buddha and Blavatsky? I put the Buddha and Blavatsky and Krishnamurti and Laurency before the bible. To "quote" Jesus as supposedly saying no one comes to the father but by me is a falsification. Jesus would not have said it that way, as a divisive idea.

[@316ken]

Dear Don, I'm sure you're right: Tolle is, "pointing the way the best he can." The problem is, he is pointing you in a totally wrong direction! The "lies" I was referring to concerning him, Blavatsky, Bailey, Besant, Chopra, Dyer, Winfrey (et al) hinge on the fact that not one of them acknowledges Jesus Christ as the Divine Son of God, and ONLY Savior of mankind. Their teaching is limited to a vague "awareness" of some impersonal "Cosmic force/source", and the pagan pantheistic view of "universal oneness", which we are all supposedly a part of. Simply stated, This is NEW AGE DECEPTION verses NEW TESTAMENT REVELATION. Buddha's teachings are of course well documented, and are based on ancient Eastern paganism; such as belief in Reincarnation/karma; the veneration of "Vedic scriptures", and the practice of "Yoga" ("Yoked" to Hinduism). Buddha was very ambiguous as to the existence of a Creator Deity, but he did not deny the existence of the popular gods of the Vedic pantheon. The "swastika" (promoted by Blavatsky, and later adopted by Hitler) is a sacred Buddhist symbol. NOTE: Hitler used Blavatsky’s teachings to justify the annihilation of so-called "inferior species", such as Gypsies, and Jews. On the Theosophical Society’s web site (founded by Blavatsky), you will see the N.A.M. serpent-symbol of wisdom encircling the world-surrounding the interlocking triangles of the pagan hexagram: often referred to as the “Star of David.” In the center stands the “Ankh”, the symbol of Isis or reincarnation, and above it all rules that loathsome, ancient “swastika.” (Some of them were reversed, and tilted to denote ongoing motion.) FINALLY: although I would personally fight for your right to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is NOT the "only Way to the father in Heaven;" I have staked my "eternal Life" on the belief that He is EVERYTHING He claims to be; and that one glorious day, these Bible verses will be fulfilled... "...At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Phil.2:10-11) (All we have to do is wait and see!) Until then, very best wishes to you in Jesus' wonderful Name. Btw, Jesus was VERY "divisive"... He said, "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. for I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. and a man's foes shall be they of his own household." (Matt.10:34-36) -- Man, is THAT ever true?

[@donbakerseattle]

Hello Ken, It always bothers me when followers of the bible pass judgement on all other people who bring messages to mankind, yet have not even read them. Blavatsky and all Theosophical Society recognize the significance of Christ. Blavatsky wrote about Christ for example in Studies in Occultism. And not unfavorably either. Google it. Alice A. Bailey wrote about him as well. Check out her book From Bethleham to Calgary. Laurency wrote about him, and clarified many misconceptions. First of all, the gospels were written long after Christ died, by Egyptian gnostics. Almost none of what is claimed Jesus said is true. We can disregard it. The life of Jesus is made up. The stages of his life are metaphorical, and indicate the initiations mankind will and is going through. Did you know that Jesus’ walking on water is symbolic of overcoming our emotional nature? The Piscean age was the water bearer, and water symbolizes the emotions. But you would know this if you read these sources - Knowledge of Reality, Philosopher’s Stone, Knowledge of Life. These people did not recognize Jesus as the ONLY savior of mankind, because it doesn’t work that way. Jesus does not save people. People choose to better themselves. He supposedly absolved people of their sins, but in reality they needed no forgiveness from him. They forgave themselves because they believed he forgave them their sins. The concept of sin was forced into people from an earlier age, as a way to control them. As Laurency makes clear, the Christ is a position in the planetary hierarchy. This planetary hierarchy consists of beings who have completed their sojourn through humanity and have progressed (thru a series of initiations) to the next kingdom beyond the human kingdom (one of collective consciousness, not heaven). They dedicate themselves to helping humanity to get to the next kingdom. They need not reincarnate as humans any longer. So the Christ is an actual position in the planetary hierarchy called the World Teacher. As Laurency says, the Buddha filled that position before Christ. Jesus (Lord Maitreya) has filled that post the past 2,000 years. So Christ figures into Theosophy in a huge way, you could say dead center, though he is one of many who act collectively in their different posts and efforts for humanity’s betterment. The Christ symbolizes love, and is the center of the Great Invocation mantram, for example. So you don’t lose anything when studying these sources. In fact you see a much grander, beautiful plan for humanity that is not based on old superstitions and fears and separation (like being the ONLY savior). Humanity has evolved from the time of Christ, and these new teachings reflect that. It is understood that each new age needs new teachings for a developing humanity. They are not to be feared. You may have deduced by now that these higher beings (planetary hierarchy) I am referring to are the ones who “channel” information to a few human beings from time to time, such as Blavatsky, Alice Bailey, Laurency, etc. There is a lot of misinformation out there to be sure, and being a skeptic is considered much better than not using discernment. I believe Bailey and Laurency (and Tolle) are among the very best sources that have been given to us to study and hopefully understand. Best wishes, Don

[@316ken]

Dear Don, I understand your spiritual position and totally respect it. I also appreciate you clarifying some of Theosophy's precepts and philosophies. However, your concept of, "The Christ as an actual position in the planetary hierarchy called the World Teacher" is so far removed from the Christian view of Jesus Christ as the ONLY Lord and Savior, that I fear we shall never meet on common ground. The "ultimate Christ" of Theosophy and the New Age Movement is NEVER Jesus; but the Bible makes it clear that Jesus is "THE" Christ, (not "A" Christ) and that He is, "The same yesterday, today and forever." For the born again believer, "Jesus Christ IS God; our Co-Creator and soon returning King;" and there is simply no way I would ever water down that glorious confession. "Agreeing to disagree agreeably" is as close to a compromise as I am able to offer you.... I sincerely hope you will reciprocate. Ken.

[@donbakerseattle]

Hello Ken, I think you need to focus on what makes sense to you, no question. Laurency calls his writing a hypothesis, and only asks that you explore it. He believes it describes the nature of reality better than any other, but if you don't find that to be true for you then don't follow it. Since you identify with your beliefs, it would take quite a leap of faith to consider that the things I've mentioned might be true. Believe me, I know that feeling of fearing I was completely wrong about something, and especially something that shakes your world view. But I've always been able to hold disparate pieces of information that didn't seem to fit, and when and if I find another piece to the puzzle that resonates with it, then I entertain that as well. I've always wanted to know the big picture, but have never felt I had anything to defend. I like Krishnamurti's statement "truth is a pathless land." He said there is no one truth, and no one or no organization can lead you to the truth. The truth cannot be found in one place but not another. You have to find it for yourself. That's our common ground, so no worries.

[@gldesmarais9356]

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” -1st John 4:1

[@MrGunwitch]

I like Eckhart, I think he's a peaceful guy who brings people closer to the Buddha-Dhamma, however, he is vastly off the mark here and teaching wrong view. The universe has no divine purpose. As the Buddha (and modern physics) teaches us, things pop into existence and disappear constantly without any need for a reason, it just happens. Everything is impermanent, non-self, and inherently suffering....our human egoic minds seek patterns and meaning where there are none. All that remains to be done is to follow the eightfold path to bring about cessation of these five khandas and end suffering. That's it and that's all!

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

Gratitude for the Power of Now; for me, it is everyday civilian life in the USA, where Hillary Clinton is currently President. - I am currently seated in Padmasana (crossed legged meditative posture) *divine intervention* I am enlightened right now and I am under 15

[@earthwaterairspiritfireleb5482]

gratitude for Ahimsa

[@irishelk2]

Ah ha! he makes so much sense ! hes really funny too haha

[@dcsymbols4450]

so the universe doesn't know its own purpose its own existence but only tries to understand by asking conversing with us in a way.

[@lochinvar5589]

Impossible question for a human to answer

[@acl8802]

Ed MacLean yep

[@crosbying]

This stuff hurts my brain. Sounds like it is not considered carefully enough

[@mailrbn]

It is Kashmir Shaivism that he is teaching which was practiced in India since 900CE. Read Shiva Sutras and you will know he is saying nothing new.

[@tharchandran3709]

+Rajesh Rao I'm glad I'm not the only person who thinks that. Everyone is stating that his book is great but I find that he's merely plagiarising Eastern cultures and philosophies and repackaging them poorly in a book.

[@julianpolzin]

The teaching is not owned by anyone. Debating who came first is of no relevance, that is an ego debate. Obviously, one could argue that Alan Watts for example, as a philosopher, did a more complete job of helping the westerner to understand the eastern traditions to its core. Though the universal experience of consciousness is in all of us, once the source is discovered through direct experiencing, no further books are needed. One does not need to know the eastern traditions for the realization of consciousness, though it can help. Every teacher has their own style based on their personality, which is fine, color and diversity is fun. Once one has realized the source of teaching, the universal core of teaching can be seen in many teachers while not being pedantic about the flavor that they bring.

[@_Keith_]

Julian Polzin Well said, sir.

[@mailrbn]

It is hardly a tredition. You only get enlightened once. It is hard to understand the shiva sutra. Once you do so you attain bliss and forever live in bliss.

[@rv7131]

Rajesh Rao no thought is new

[@michaelemswiller5434]

1:10

[@hornet5761]

I can't help but wonder: why does Eckhart need all those millions of dollars if he is so enlightened? Couldn't he address that issue at one of his meetings?

[@gav25x]

Why does anyone need money to enhance their standard of living?. Pretty damn obvious

[@umitekinoglu183]

this guy is like the human yoda,

[@_Keith_]

Umit Ekinoglu I'm surprised how many people've commented that. Never had the thought myself, but when pointed out I spose it's a fair comparison.

[@BradRobboPlus]

#Deep as fuck. Eckhart Tolle, man. I like how everyone laughs at the question though too :D Hilarious how its a question about very beginning of the book xD #Spiritality Spirituality

[@WhispersRedASMR]

Brad!!!!

[@BradRobboPlus]

Emma!!!! 

[@WhispersRedASMR]

Waaaaaaaaaa! This video!

[@BradRobboPlus]

WhispersRedASMR I *know* RIGHT??! :D

[@richlovato]

3:07 - 3:14 shamanism. Eck Tolle you should take several years forward from now - to RE-consider the destination.

[@56tinman56]

The universe delights in being, what the creator made it to be. The universe creates nothing.The universe is incapable of creation. It is the Creator that creates.

[@nowhereman9463]

I was wondering what Bill Murray was doing these days.😁

[@kingjoda]

wow