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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Eckhart Tolle (Author, Narrator), New World Library (Publisher)
4.7 out of 5 stars 63,507 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Spiritual Self-Help

Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold

It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces listeners to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 37 minutes
  2. Author
    Eckhart Tolle
  3. Narrator
    Eckhart Tolle
  4. Audible release date
    December 31, 2000
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    New World Library
  7. ASIN
    B00005AAPL
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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Listening Length 7 hours and 37 minutes
Author Eckhart Tolle
Narrator Eckhart Tolle
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Audible.com Release Date December 31, 2000
Publisher New World Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00005AAPL
Best Sellers Rank #240 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1 in Spiritual Self-Help (Books)
#2 in Buddhism (Books)
#2 in Spiritual Meditation

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Customers find the book informative and easy to understand, with deep insights into living in the present moment. They appreciate how it helps quiet the mind by getting into the moment, and one customer notes how the author explains complex concepts well. Customers consider it a life-changing read that's worth the money, with one describing it as the finest book ever written for Westerners. The concept development receives mixed reviews, with some finding it pragmatic while others note it's based on ancient concepts.

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2,581 customers mention "Readability"2,358 positive223 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and informative, describing it as a must-read that is great for any adult, with one customer noting it has become their personal bible.

"...joyful the inner peace, joyful in places to get the most out this wonderful book, Bless you all" Read more

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"...The most profound book I have ever read. Finally I have touched the depth of consciousness. When you are ready, you may understand it...." Read more

"...are, but if you’re awakening and looking for some guidance it’s well worth the read!..." Read more

2,483 customers mention "Enlightenedness"2,400 positive83 negative

Customers find the book very enlightening and life-changing, providing deep insights into living in the present moment and helping readers change their perspective.

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"Amazing revelation of who we can become I recommend this book to everyone who is seeking peace and prosperity in life." Read more

"This book has helped me immensely. It has made an impact on my depression and anxiety but also just regaining skills needed to better understand..." Read more

"...This helped me during my job interviews. I had always felt anxious about job interviews... This practice really helped me through that challenge...." Read more

1,022 customers mention "Ease of reading"717 positive305 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with one customer noting how well it explains complex concepts.

"Extremely well written and enlightening...." Read more

"...meditation, spirituality, and introspection, this book came easy to read and understand...." Read more

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"...Of course, they can be read independently, and they both contain the same basic ideas, but they are not replaceable by each other...." Read more

505 customers mention "Pacing"487 positive18 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pacing, noting that it helps quiet the mind by focusing on the present moment, bringing peace and joy. One customer mentions it helped them control their thoughts.

"...the words flow, take the time let them sink in, and feel the joyful the inner peace, joyful in places to get the most out this wonderful book, Bless..." Read more

"...It's nice to stop the mind flow of thoughts. You'll feel light, free, happy, and worry-free...." Read more

"...these questions and brings about an explanation that just gives so much peace to your mind...." Read more

"...The book encourages us to "stop thinking". It tells us to empty our mind and ignore the voices in our head that are questioning love and life...." Read more

155 customers mention "Enjoyment"155 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and mind-blowing, with one customer noting that every chapter is life-changing.

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"...NYC with love and joy, to really see it for the wonderful and exciting place that it is, and have compassion for the unconsciousness that I continue..." Read more

96 customers mention "Truthfulness"73 positive23 negative

Customers find the book's content truthful and undeniable, with one customer noting that its insights are verifiable through personal experience.

"...The book has a lot to offer around his concept of presence, reality, and other experiences...." Read more

"...Ramana Maharshi and Jiddu Krishnamurti, but what he delivers is uniquely authentic, insightful, and profound...." Read more

"...In my case, it spelled out and reinforced many truths and realities I already felt deep down inside but struggled to bring into my..." Read more

"...is easy to tell that the people who shunned it, have no understanding of Truth vs Illusion...." Read more

91 customers mention "Value for money"87 positive4 negative

Customers find the book to be worth the money, describing it as the best investment ever for their life and noting it's much cheaper than therapy.

"...It's nice to stop the mind flow of thoughts. You'll feel light, free, happy, and worry-free...." Read more

"...This will be the best 10 dollars you ever spent!..." Read more

"...in "understanding" is a great indicator of finding it well worth it. I find the title to be a bit too long...." Read more

"...The concept of the "pain-body" was new and valuable...." Read more

81 customers mention "Concept development"41 positive40 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's concept development, with some finding it pragmatic while others note that the ideas are not new.

"...a Christian that Tolle has implemented God in such a delicate and tactful way. It’s not in an idolizing way and never once undermining Him either...." Read more

"Finally got around to reading this book. It's definitely a rehash of eastern philosophies (primarily Hinduism)...." Read more

"...The book’s apocalyptic tone is also fairly standard for the genre - and of course offering itself as the antidote...." Read more

"...If you are reading this book and disagree with it's philosophy (as I did). Ask yourself, what is the meaning of life? What do you truly want?..." Read more

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  • CURIOUS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written, But,
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2025
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    Extremely well written and enlightening. But one must be able to be ready to read letting the words flow, take the time let them sink in, and feel the joyful the inner peace, joyful in places to get the most out this wonderful book, Bless you all
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  • Kosgey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    Amazing revelation of who we can become
    I recommend this book to everyone who is seeking peace and prosperity in life.
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  • Jessie McBride
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
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    This book has helped me immensely. It has made an impact on my depression and anxiety but also just regaining skills needed to better understand things.
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  • Atreya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transforming my life positively
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
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    This book, and its author, Eckhart Tolle, have changed my life for the better! (It's going to be hard to keep this review short.)

    I started reading this book after I went through a very tough time in my life. In late 2018, I was introduced to a kind of yoga practice. The first step in the practice is to finish an online course and practice a few stretching exercises, basic breathing exercises and chanting. It probably works fine for most people, but in my case, it messed me up big time! I started having trouble controlling my energies, lost sleep (just sleeping 2 or 3 hours a night) and was working like crazy at job... Then I went manic. Though I wanted to stop the yoga practice, I couldn't. It was like a drug at that time! I started talking too much at home and work. People started getting scared of me, since I was pointing out things from their lives that they were themselves only peripherally aware of. I eventually lost my job and almost lost my family too! It took me a few months to realize what had just happened. After that manic phase, I went into severe depression. I had no job, a very strained relationship with my wife, and was blaming myself incessantly. I also stopped the yoga practice around this time. A few months later, when I realized I couldn't handle it myself, with the help and support of my wife, I went to a psychiatrist... and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder... 

    (I now know through this book that all illnesses are just temporary situations to deal with. I have no identity with the situation. The reason I am mentioning the label here is to help others who might have gotten this label, or other such labels. Right now I am on medication (200 mg daily of a mood stabilizer, called lamotrigine). I see that it helps me, for now. But I don't buy my psychiatrist's argument that I have to carry that label for the rest of my life. I was doing just fine for 40 years before the yoga practice... and the situation might change in the future. For now, I am going along with the recommended plan since it is working well and I accept it totally.)

    The only things that pulled me out of that deep pit was total faith in a Guru (who is not living in His body anymore) and probably, the medicine too. At that time, I had to totally lean on faith, since I had no strength myself. The ego had gotten such a heavy beating that it became extremely scared and depressed. Every moment was torturous and I could do nothing about it. I wanted to commit suicide, but having been raised with strong Hindu spiritual teachings, I knew that suicide would only temporarily postpone the inevitable, and that I would take another life and face the exact same situation. (I don't know if that is true or not; it at least prevented me from committing suicide.)

    This book was referred to me in December of 2018 (when I was in full blown mania) by someone whom I met at a bookstore. I knew about the book, but had never read it. The next day, I found a used copy of "The New Earth" by Eckhart for $3 in a used book store. I bought it, but couldn't read it since I didn't have any concentration. The moment I read one sentence, my mind took off and I could see where Eckhart was going... (At that time, my mind was telling me there was nothing I didn't know.)

    Only in November of 2019, after I went through a full cycle of mania and depression, and was slowly recovering, I borrowed a copy of "The Power of Now" from the local library and started reading it.

    The very first practice of "watching the thinker" was a revelation... Especially the statement Eckhart made about not judging the thoughts and just watching the mind... I was mostly aware of what was going on in my mind, but I was criticizing the mind the moment it produced what I judged as a "wrong" thought. This created a lot of suffering. It was a huge relief to me that all I need is to just watch it and be the witnessing Presence.

    Later, Eckhart talked about "watching the inner body" to take attention away from the mind when it's not needed. This helped me during my job interviews. I had always felt anxious about job interviews... This practice really helped me through that challenge. (I did fine in the interviews and usually got good offers, but the anxiety was so much that my palms and feet would always sweat.)

    The book doesn't get into the practical aspects until much later, but its message is very clear here. Separate out life situations from life itself, and deal with situations in a practical manner, doing what you can, one step at a time. And if there are things that you want to change, there are only 3 sane options: 1. walk out if you can, 2. take steps to change it, focusing on what you can do now, or 3. if neither of the above two are possible, accept the situation totally, even if only temporarily. Acceptance itself is a doorway to peace... These teachings are helping me every single time my mind starts to complain or blame.

    The biggest lesson I learned is to use the mind only when it is necessary, and not follow every single thought that occurs in my mind. The exercise of awareness is the toughest one I have ever done in my life!

    I still experience mood swings. Unfulfilled desires from the past with respect to my profession keep springing up. (The mind's imagination here is very strong.) But I know, right now, I have to just live a regular life, as a householder, be with my family and continue my current job. My mind isn't stable enough for other pursuits now, since it's constantly changing, going in circles - one day it wants to go back to graduate school, get a PhD and become a professor, next day it wants to go to a tropical island and work as a waiter (getting away from all work that requires my brain), another day it says life is wonderful as it is and how much money I would lose if I went elsewhere... With Eckhart's help, I now know that all these are just narratives of the mind. I know what's practical for my life now and what I need to be doing every hour. Just focusing on that is enough. (Let the morrow take care of itself.)

    Like Eckhart recommends, I am using my situation as a strong motivation to practice Presence. In my case, the situation is not external; it is extremely close to me, since it is my own mind! The suffering I experience when the mind takes me away from the Now is too much to bear. I have no choice now but to practice Presence.

    My current practice is to just keep my attention on what I should be doing this moment, and keep checking where my attention is. If my attention has gone astray, I don't condemn myself; I just bring it back to the Now. I find that my job keeps me sufficiently present, but at other times, when mind is not needed, I need to practice this consciously. Due to the force of habit, I frequently fall trap to following useless thoughts, but I am slowly breaking out of that bad habit. I am becoming more aware of my internal state. I also engage myself in helping my son with school work, reading, doing stock investing, writing, spending some time on Facebook, and watching TV shows and movies occasionally. Whatever keeps my mind engaged, or keeps my attention in the present, are all working just fine.

    Along with this book, Eckhart's videos on YouTube have also brought my attention back to the teaching. The message is the same, but every time I hear it, it's fresh!

    I conclude with the Zen statement from the book: "What, at this moment, is lacking?"
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  • Sparker862
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read but needs rereading!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    I liked this book! It’s a little hard to read so I found myself rereading sentences multiple times. Grant yourself extra time for this rereading process. Overall, amazing book!
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  • Netspiderz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless book, filled with wisdom. For the ones that are ready to understand the dept of this book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015
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    I love Eckhart Tolle, thus below my comments reflect my passion for his teachings. As you know everything is relative, in this case, my review is relative to my personal experience.

    The most profound book I have ever read. Finally I have touched the depth of consciousness. When you are ready, you may understand it. Otherwise, it may be a heavy book. It's like giving a computer book to a technology savvy versus someone that is not familiar with computers. I have also read every other book of this author. I find this book to be the starting book into the author philosophy. This book will help you understand other books that may be more difficult without this base knowledge such as The New Earth. There are several other spiritual teachers, but this Author is the only one that is truly effective that contains substance making a difference in my life. Other authors always leave me with nothing, lot's of words that don't lead anywhere.

    This book was given to me from a friend and it was the best experience ever that changed my life. I am glad she pushed me to start reading it, because I kept it on my bookshelf for weeks. Once I started reading it I was astonished and since then my life changed, my eyes were opened. However, not everyone is ready to understand. I have tried sharing it with some other people, but not everyone was able to read it. Since my background of meditation, spirituality, and introspection, this book came easy to read and understand. For me this book was the missing block from my spiritual path.

    Thanks Eckhart Tolle for helping humans make it to the next stage of consciousness.

    Good luck and I hope that anyone coming across this book is ready to discover the realm of non-thinking, non-judging, non-labeling. I would say, this is a non-mystical, clear understanding of what's behind religions. This can help any person to understand more their religious/spiritual path. The book is neutral, it doesn't favor any religion over another. It brings everything together into one as it should be.

    My message to everyone:
    Gaining more knowledge doesn't make people wise. Wisdom should be developed in pair with knowledge. Too much thinking stresses you out. Practice meditation. Discover the ego in you (we all have it), but you don't have to listen to it. The mind wants to think taking you away from what you are currently doing. Be aware of compulsive-recurring thoughts that are draining your energy. You should be able to stop the flow of thoughts, regain energy, feel at peace, in between daily tasks. This will bring wisdom in your actions. Otherwise, stress can only led you to poor results, poor performance, poor outcome. Empower yourself with gaps of non-thinking, which will make you experience FREEDOM. That's were you can find freedom, in your head only. It's nice to stop the mind flow of thoughts. You'll feel light, free, happy, and worry-free. Otherwise, your mind keeps generating thoughts causing you to be slave of recurring/compulsive thinking. That's why people drinks or get drugs (legal and illegal), to experience freedom from your mind that never stop stressing you out. Alcohol causes more issues than benefits, same as some drugs. Learn how to become free from your mind and from addictions. Then you can start enjoy life and express yourself at your full potential. This book is a pointer to freedom. Here is the door, can you open it and discover what's in it?
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  • Matteo
    5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor libro que he leido
    Reviewed in Spain on February 19, 2014
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    Este libro a cambiado mi vida. Si lo compras, cuidado para no pararte demasiado pronto. Los primeros capítulos son un poco raros, hablando de temas de energía y tal. Pero el mensaje principal, que Eckart Tolle te lo explica como nadie, es como cambiar tu vida y vivir el presente más intensamente, y en consecuencia ser más feliz. Para mi, este libro a cambiado todo. Hoy casi no me enfado, o tengo rabia o ninguna de estas emociones auto destructivas, que si lo piensas no tiene sentido ninguno tenerlas.
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  • Manoj
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
    Reviewed in India on January 4, 2024
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    "The Power of Now" isn't just a book, it's an invitation to a revolution within yourself. It's a call to break free from the mental treadmill of the past and future and experience the transformative power of the present moment.
    Tolle, drawing on Eastern and Western philosophical and spiritual traditions, weaves a compelling narrative about the human condition. He identifies the mind, with its constant stream of thoughts and anxieties, as the primary source of our suffering. He doesn't demonize the mind, but rather, he guides us towards transcending it and accessing a deeper level of Being, a place of stillness, peace, and joy.
    The book is beautifully structured, with each chapter building upon the last. Tolle's writing is profound yet accessible, filled with insightful anecdotes and practical exercises. He doesn't offer quick fixes or empty promises, but rather, a clear path towards lasting inner transformation.
    Here are some key takeaways:
    • The present moment is the only reality: True peace and fulfillment can only be found in the Now, not in the past or the future.
    • Watch your thoughts, don't be identified by them: Observing your thoughts without judgment allows you to step back from the mental chatter and access a state of inner peace.
    • Find the stillness within: The source of true joy and contentment lies not in external things, but in the unconditioned awareness of Being.
    • Surrender to the flow of life: Trusting the unfolding of life's moments, even the challenging ones, leads to a deeper sense of inner peace and acceptance.
    If you're ready to ditch the mental baggage and uncover the peace and joy that lies within yourself, then "The Power of Now" is a must-read. It's a life-changing book that will leave you feeling more connected to yourself, to others, and to the present moment.
    Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and ultimately transformed by this powerful book. Tolle's message is simple yet profound, and has the potential to radically shift your perspective on life.
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  • Lesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredible book…
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 28, 2022
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    This is the first book I’m reading by Eckhart Tolle and really fully on the subject of Enlightenment. I have been a Christian for 16 years and man did I get a new perspective on things. The book speaks to YOU past your mind and brings in new flood of light and knowledge that shines through the fog and clutter that is the mind. I started reading and I kept reading and barely could put it down.

    It’s like I’ve gone on a spiritual retreat and I can feel my body within dancing to the knowledge it has received. The book is a bit challenging to get into at the start but the concepts and what is being discussed solidifies as you read and they gain hold. There’s no multiple messages or elaborate plan and step of what you hve to do. The message is simple, repeated and consistent - and that message is NOW.

    I encourage you to read it or struggle through it if needs be but don’t give up on it. It has potential to change your life. My has already changed- within! And this will ofcourse affect my life situation
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    Lesley
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    What an incredible book…

    Reviewed in the Netherlands on October 28, 2022
    This is the first book I’m reading by Eckhart Tolle and really fully on the subject of Enlightenment. I have been a Christian for 16 years and man did I get a new perspective on things. The book speaks to YOU past your mind and brings in new flood of light and knowledge that shines through the fog and clutter that is the mind. I started reading and I kept reading and barely could put it down.

    It’s like I’ve gone on a spiritual retreat and I can feel my body within dancing to the knowledge it has received. The book is a bit challenging to get into at the start but the concepts and what is being discussed solidifies as you read and they gain hold. There’s no multiple messages or elaborate plan and step of what you hve to do. The message is simple, repeated and consistent - and that message is NOW.

    I encourage you to read it or struggle through it if needs be but don’t give up on it. It has potential to change your life. My has already changed- within! And this will ofcourse affect my life situation
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  • Hola
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2025
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    Excelente mensaje, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Yo lo leí hace un año y me fascinó, éste lo pedí para regalo de Navidad. En esta edición me gustó que es de portada dura, un diseño bonito, clásico y elegante. El que lo recibió puso una sonrisa al desenvolverlo. Me gustó también que me llegó en caja, no sé si fue por ser envío internacional, pero siento que así no se maltrató, ya que por lo general otros libros me han llegado en bolsa.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2025
    Excelente mensaje, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Yo lo leí hace un año y me fascinó, éste lo pedí para regalo de Navidad. En esta edición me gustó que es de portada dura, un diseño bonito, clásico y elegante. El que lo recibió puso una sonrisa al desenvolverlo. Me gustó también que me llegó en caja, no sé si fue por ser envío internacional, pero siento que así no se maltrató, ya que por lo general otros libros me han llegado en bolsa.
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  • Jorik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerfull book
    Reviewed in Belgium on November 22, 2024
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    Eckhart knows.
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