| I started to meditate in Thailand in 1993. Until then, I had | | | | Eckhart Tolle Meditation |
| never had any interest in meditation. Little did I know | | | | Tolle makes it really clear: The present moment is the |
| that the week-long retreat in the buddhist monastery | | | | path to happiness and deep wisdom. Further, he states |
| would completely change the course of my life... | | | | that there's no need for any advanced meditation |
| Thirteen years later, a friend lent me a copy of | | | | techniques in order to make progress on the spiritual |
| Eckhart Tolle's book The Power Of Now. It really | | | | path. |
| made a deep impression on me and I've been a keen | | | | Here's one of Eckhart's basic meditation instructions: |
| follower ever since. | | | | Sit comfortably on a chair and hold your arms in front |
| Eckhart Tolle experienced a major spiritual | | | | of you, in the air. Then, close your eyes and ask |
| transformation at the age of 29. Prior to the shift he | | | | yourself, "Can I feel my hands?" |
| had been depressed for years. Since the | | | | Perhaps you can sense heat or cold, some tingling or |
| transformation, he dwells in soothing stillness. | | | | aliveness in your palms. Don't try too hard, just relax |
| After years of work Tolle gradually came to | | | | and open up to the sensations in your hands. |
| understand what had happened to him. Now, seekers | | | | Whenever you become aware of any sensation, relax |
| all round the globe benefit from his profound wisdom. | | | | and stay with it for awhile. |
| So, what is it about Eckhart Tolle's approach to | | | | This simple meditation aligns you with the present |
| meditation and spirituality that appeals to so many | | | | moment which in turn makes for stillness and alert |
| seekers? For a start, it's his clear and easy-to-follow | | | | attention. As a result, any thought activity is reduced. |
| explanations. Unlike many buddhist teachings, Eckhart | | | | Good luck! |
| uses modern examples and language. | | | | |