The Short Answer
Tolle extends his account of presence into a discussion of ego, identity, and human relationships.
Contemporary spirituality · Contemporary teaching
Before you begin
Read his account of ego as the vocabulary of a spiritual teacher, rather than a replacement for psychological models.
Reading lens: experiential teaching and interpretation; personal testimony is attributed to its author.
Choose an edition
This is a separate work from The Power of Now. Compare how its social emphasis changes the earlier teaching.
A path through the book
Identity
Follow the ways Tolle describes attachment to roles and stories.
Relationships
Consider the consequences of that account for ordinary interaction.
Return to presence
Compare the book’s argument with The Power of Now.
Sources & editions
- Eckhart Tolle: books ↗
Edition and reading reference.
An editorial reading guide with original summaries and source links. Modern translations remain the work of their named translators.
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Key Insights
Identity and awareness have distinct roles in Tolle’s account.
A useful concept still requires careful application.
An expansive social vision is a proposition to consider.