
Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings
Oprah Winfrey is delighted to introduce a new weekly podcast series from one of the great spiritual thinkers of our time: Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart’s wisdom will help you learn to quiet your mind, separate your ego from your true self and live a fully present life. Essential Teachings by Eckhart will provide a path to discover an enlightened state of consciousness. Oprah says Eckhart transformed her life and hopes these Essential Teachings will inspire you to seek your own higher purpose.
Latest episodes

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Feb 22, 2024 • 51min
Dismissing The Demand That Life Should Be Perfect
Eckhart Tolle discusses the futility of seeking perfection in life, the dangers of external expectations for happiness, and the importance of embracing life's challenges and imperfections. He delves into the concept of awakening consciousness and the need to drop the demand for a perfect life.

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Feb 15, 2024 • 43min
Dropping The Narrative of The Unhappy Me
Eckhart Tolle discusses the potential for awakening and the deeper dimension of consciousness within each person. He explores how we create an identity based on comparing ourselves to others and overthinking. Liberation can be found by dropping the narrative of the unhappy self.

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Feb 8, 2024 • 46min
It Takes No Time To Be Who You Are
Eckhart Tolle explores awakening, emphasizing consciousness and letting go of ego. They discuss transcending personal narratives and discovering true nature. The podcast also explores duality, consciousness, and the experience of being fully present. They explore the illusion of self and shifting consciousness. Lastly, they delve into awakening and perceiving without conceptualization.

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Feb 1, 2024 • 57min
Our Experience Of Life Is Not Determined By What Happens To Us…
Eckhart Tolle discusses the power of inner change and its impact on the world, the importance of connecting with the inner body, recognizing the vertical and horizontal dimensions of existence, the role of awareness in responding to impulses, and the need to consider the impact of social media posts.

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Jan 25, 2024 • 28min
The One Transcendent Source Of All Light
Eckhart Tolle contemplates the mysteries of space and the subatomic world, discussing how the universe is conscious and science has yet to examine consciousness. He explains that there is only one consciousness beyond space and time, comparing it to the sun shining rays of light into this dimension. Tolle explores the concept of being the light of the world and aligning oneself with the purpose of the universe. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both our form identity and essence identity.

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Jan 18, 2024 • 34min
Overcoming the World
Eckhart Tolle explores reactions to adversity, emphasizing the choice between surrender and victimhood. He discusses the ancient wisdom of Buddha and Jesus, highlighting the internal realization of overcoming the world. The podcast explores awakening through facing tribulation, finding identity and embracing magic, and the freedom in uncertain times. It also discusses the importance of being present, letting go of unhappiness and egoic consciousness, and the purpose of awakening.

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Jan 11, 2024 • 27min
Without Consciousness There Would Be No World
Eckhart discusses excessive thinking and its role in causing unhappiness, sharing his own experience with homelessness. He emphasizes the possibility of awakening amidst difficulties and the importance of consciousness. The podcast explores the impact of loss on awakening and delves into surrendering external attachments. The concept of beingness and freedom from compulsive thinking is explored, along with the significance of awareness. The podcast also discusses perceiving the world without adding thoughts and the importance of 'I am' realization.

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Jan 4, 2024 • 46min
Life Without Unnecessary Suffering
Eckhart Tolle explores the obstacles presented by the ego and encourages going through life without unnecessary suffering. He discusses the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus, challenges as opportunities for growth, and how our perception and conditioning shape our reality.

Dec 28, 2023 • 30min
Becoming Aware of the Invisible You
Eckhart Tolle explores our connection to universal consciousness and the importance of recognizing our true depth beyond surface-level awareness. He discusses the concept of consciousness as an ocean and highlights the significance of self-transcendence. The podcast also delves into the moments before sleep and the experiences of self-transcendence during that time. It explores the freedom from thinking and consciousness in nature, emphasizing the need for humans to evolve into transcendent consciousness. The awareness of one's own awareness and the recognition of the kingdom of heaven within oneself are also explored. Finally, Tolle and Oprah discuss the transformative power of loss and the importance of finding inner stillness.

Dec 21, 2023 • 32min
Self Transcendence and the Evolution of Humanity
Eckhart Tolle explores self-transcendence and stillness to tap into transcendent consciousness. He discusses countering possession by the mind and shifting our perspective on emotions. The podcast also explores awakening, the challenges of relationships, and the invisible nature of thoughts and consciousness.
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