The Simple Truth: Discovering the Pathway from Suffering to Peace

The world's religions share a universal truth: peace is possible. Eckhart Tolle discovered this firsthand during a transformational experience at the age of 29--when the 'continuous mental noise' that made his life 'an unhappy story' spontaneously ceased. The Simple Truth is an illuminating session with the author of The Power of Now that traces the growth of Eckhart's teaching work--and offers the possibility for each of us to participate in the evolution of human consciousness.

Fielding a series of questions presented by Danish journalist Anne Hjort, Eckhart discusses:

-Discovering a dimension beyond your personal history
-Living in the moment instead of toward a 'better' one
-The primordial truth of being
-Taking action in the world while rooted in presence
-The role of suffering and the meaning of surrender
-The 'inner readiness' that precedes acceptance of what is
-Paying attention to your relationship to the present moment
-The purpose of all spiritual teachings: to reveal what's already here

Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring and visionary spiritual teachers in the world today. With his international bestsellers, The Power of Now and A New Earth―translated into more than 50 languages―he has introduced millions to the joy and freedom of living life in the present moment. The New York Times has described him as “the most popular spiritual author in the United States,” and in 2011, Watkins Review named him “the most spiritually influential person in the world.”

Eckhart’s profound yet simple teachings have helped countless people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives. His teachings focus on the significance and power of Presence, the awakened state of consciousness, which transcends ego and discursive thinking. Eckhart sees this awakening as the essential next step in human evolution.