​Books recommended by Eckhart Tolle

German-born spiritual teacher and best-selling author

Leafmarks
6 min readMay 8, 2021
Eckhart Tolle, the Dalai Lama and Ken Robinson at Vancouver
Be As You Are by Sri Ramana Maharshi

Be As You Are by Sri Ramana Maharshi

The simple but powerful teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, one of India’s most revered spiritual masters, continue to enlighten and enrich over sixty years after his death.

Freedom from the Unknown by Jiddu Krishnamurti

Freedom from the Unknown by Jiddu Krishnamurti

Krishnamurti shows how people can free themselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected, no matter what their age — opening the door to transforming society and their relationships.

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao — the basic principle of the universe

From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey Into the Mystery of Consciousness by Peter Russell

From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey Into the Mystery of Consciousness by Peter Russell

Peter Russell went from being a strict atheist and scientist to discovering a profound personal synthesis of the mystical and the scientific. That transition is the basis of this book.

I Am That by Nisargadatta Maharaj

I Am That by Nisargadatta Maharaj

Collecting Nisargadatta Maharaj’s speeches on the Advaita Vedanta, I Am That explores the human existence and our association with the body. Believing that the body is all limits the consciousness and it is only when we move beyond and look at the Atman that we are able to realize ourselves for who we are. Realization that we are, that we truly “are” is pivotal in Advaita philosophy, freeing us from self-doubt and weakness. Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teachings and messages permeate within this book, translated by Maurice Frydman from the original Marathi.

The Art of Meditation by Joel S. Goldsmith

The Art of Meditation by Joel S. Goldsmith

This classic, bestselling introduction to a regular program of daily meditation defines meditation’s vital role in spiritual living, and features careful instructions, illustrative examples, and specially written meditations.

Wisdom from an Empty Mind by Jacob Liberman

Wisdom from an Empty Mind by Jacob Liberman

365 Nirvana Here And Now by Josh Baran

365 Nirvana Here And Now by Josh Baran

Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony De Mello

Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony De Mello

Small Graces: The Quiet Gifts of Everyday Life by Kent Nerburn​

Small Graces: The Quiet Gifts of Everyday Life by Kent Nerburn​
Embark with the author on a personal journey that reveals the sacredness of the small things in life and what they can teach us about living spiritually fulfilling lives.

​The Fall: The Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of A New Era by Steve Taylor

​The Fall: The Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of A New Era by Steve Taylor

A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman

A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman
Synopsis A Course in Miracles is a classic in modern spirituality. The landmark guide is in as much demand today as it was when it was first published in 1975.

A Parenthesis in Eternity: Living the Mystical Life by Joel S. Goldsmith (1963)

A Parenthesis in Eternity: Living the Mystical Life by Joel S. Goldsmith (1963)

Goldsmith explains the Circle of Eternity — the basis of his approach to mysticism — and tells how to transcend the “parenthesis’’ of our everyday lives that falls between birth and death.

The Diamond in Your Pocket by Gangaji (2004)

The Diamond in Your Pocket by Gangaji (2004)

In The Diamond in Your Pocket, Gangaji describes our never-ending search as human beings to find fulfillment — which, paradoxically, already exists if only we will stop long enough to experience it. Readers join Gangaji to learn more about

Waking Up in Time: Finding Inner Peace in Times of Accelerating Change by Peter Russell (1999)

Waking Up in Time: Finding Inner Peace in Times of Accelerating Change by Peter Russell (1999)

This book offers a gripping account of the human community hurtling ever closer toward an unprecedented moment of culmination — the ‘Omega’ of history — when humanity will face its evolutionary moment of truth. Which forces will prevail in this race to Omega? How will we cope with the awesome dangers and opportunities we must face?

Passionate Presence: Seven Qualities of Awakened Awareness by Catherine Ingram (2003)

A celebrated teacher and cofounder of one of the world’s cutting-edge meditation centers reveals how to connect more fully to the world around us, and experience contentment, harmony, joy, and love — every minute of our lives.

The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley (1970)

The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners by Jack Hawley (1970)

This translation of the epic mystical poem uses everyday prose to walk the reader through difficult concepts. Jack Hawley’s Gita is not an abstract classic but a “universal love song” that covers a wide range of topics, from healing inner pain to celebrating life.

Krishnamurti’s Notebook by Jiddu Krishnamurti (1976)

Krishnamurti’s Notebook by Jiddu Krishnamurti (1976)

When Krishnamurtis Notebook first became available in 1976, it was soon realized that it was a spiritually unique document giving his perceptions and experiences and describing his states of consciousness. It is a kind of diary but one that is little concerned with the day to day process of living, though very much aware of the natural world.

The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming An Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart by Cynthia Bourgeault

The Wisdom Way of Knowing: Reclaiming An Ancient Tradition to Awaken the Heart by Cynthia Bourgeault

Understand Life’s Meaning Through the Wisdom Tradition

The Hand of God: Thoughts and Images Reflecting the Spirit of the Universe by Michael Reagan

The Hand of God: Thoughts and Images Reflecting the Spirit of the Universe by Michael Reagan

​The Hand of God combines inspiration for the mind and spirit by juxtaposing majestic photographs of the cosmos with illuminating words of scientists, poets, and theologians.

The Way of the Wizard: Twenty Spiritual Lessons for Creating the Life You Want by Deepak Chopra

The Way of the Wizard: Twenty Spiritual Lessons for Creating the Life You Want by Deepak Chopra

Eckhart Tolle was born in Germany. When he was 29, a profound spiritual transformation virtually dissolved his old identity and radically changed the course of his life. He is now a counsellor and spiritual teacher, and the author of The Power of Now, Practising the Power of Now and Stillness Speaks.

  • Influenced by Jiddu Krishnamurti, Meister Eckhart, Ramana Maharshi, Rumi, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Hafez, Parmenides and Heraclitus

Books by Eckhart Tolle

“The Power of Now”, “Stillness Speaks” and “A New Earth: Create a Better Life”

--

--