There is a way, always, to speak to people without making them feel, wrong. E.T. did that masterfully with this question. It's so obvious when someone is teaching from presence. Peace.
This video can save people decades of suffering while they try to 'become enlightened'. ET is always excellent, but this answer is a thing of beauty. Thank you ET!
I had never been conscious, I think not just once, till I read for the first time The Power of Now, four years ago. It has become my Bible. Last month I bought another copy of the book, so I can still read it when I become older (I´m 34 now). I had the great privilege to assist to one of Eckhart's events, last year in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I understand the question coming from ego and it fills me with Wonder how Eckhart will find the wisdom to answer. He never disappoints. "The one who's asking the question won't even be there to experience". Yes, Eckhart, yes.
The most problems about seeking enlightenment arise, when you cling to a concept of enlightenment. Just now, be, there is nothing to become, beyond all concepts, understanding the isness, if you seek, you wont find, if you let go of it, you may find.
Thank you so much, Eckhart for all inspirations and teachings you gave to us! Hope everyone is having a great day/night wherever he/she right now!!! You're all awesome! ;)
8:33 ... That makes me remember how every time I am on the border of being conscious, my ego becomes even more expressive as if it were shouting or throwing a temper tantrum in order to overshadow my consciousness. "The one who's asking the question, won't even be there to experience it." It is difficult to suppress the ego, because the ego will be persistent in order to make sure that it doesn't become suppressed or disintegrated. Much of the ego is part of our physiology, it is our "default state." It is our behaviors that happen regularly, many times without our conscious knowledge/decision. The ego isn't our enemy. It is merely the way we tend to behave whenever we are not conscious. And we cannot be conscious 100% of the time. Therefore, we actually must have some reliance on the ego/default state. The key thing to understand is that both your ego and the conscious-you, is that all versions of yourself share one body. You both work in tandem in order to be a better you. Of course though, the ego goes about things many times in idealistic ways; which, as we know, can be problematic. Allow yourself more moments of consciousness. If you do this, you'll have more leverage for guiding your unconscious self.
In my opinion you cannot kill or get rid of ego. Focusing on it may disintegrate pain body, but you shouldn't perceive ego as an enemy or parasite, because it will use this image to trick you into fighting with yourself again. I like to perceive ego as a wild, lonely wolf, which shouldn't be too big because then it starts to be aggresive and attacks it's surroundings. At some point in our history, as a humans, we began coopering with these powerful creatures, because they were important in our conscious development. The thing is,this cooperation is no longer necessary.
I've used the word enlightenment... As in "into the light". .. I used it as a pointer toward learning.... Learning word forms is very interesting indeed.🙏♥️
For me the pain in my life got in a certain point so excrutiating that it disolved itself, I realised that separation from the mind that he talks about.... I just realised that all the pain was created by my mind, it did not define me as I thought before and I (the true spirit of me) had been happy all along, and my true state , living forever in the moment , was happyness... I don't know if I explained myself clearly.... After that I started reading about it, Eckhart, Osho, etc. and saw that the same thing already happened to other people too and they named it enlightment... I don't see it as enlightment.. I just see it as understanding that we are all linked, all creations and it gives me a state of calm and happyness indeferent of what the life brings.
Be Here Now!!! Problem is though that the Ego really doesn’t like the present moment one bit! It’s hard to dream, fantasize, desire, right here right now in the Precious Present.
to be enlightened means that you See that you are the watcher of your thoughts and emotions not themselves. Eckhart Never promised anyone to be physically immortal. in fact, he often Highlights illness to make a point about what really matters and impermanence and all life forms
It's taken a while to get my head around this but I think I've managed. My entire family has been diagnosed with bipolar, and or schizophrenia then consequently sectioned or committed suicide. Fortunately for me I was able to come across such videos such as this and also the teachings of Echart Tole at my time of "awakening" and was able to transition and transcend. I can't say it's been easy, in fact is been painful and very destructive. But finally I feel like have finally made time for all 4 rooms in my life, spiritual, physical, mental and emotional. I have become at peace with my inner madness. I have found peace in the now. I never thought 4yrs ago I'd channelling spirit or seeing evil entities consuming my friends. It's a funny old world. Peace and love to you all my fellow "mental friends" x
the world of 'mental illness' is fascinating and almost the entire world suffers because of it. It may help if you disassociate from the idea of 'i, me, mine' and see that nothing exists outside of thought [when you sleep all is gone- i, the world, god...] but don't make thoughts 'mine'. Let them be, observing their coming and going- like clouds or birds on the background of the sky; like trains that come and go in a train station... but you don't have to hop on every train that stops by for... how long, a few minutes? If you don't jump on grabbing the identity of 'i, me, mine' that the mind appears to produce you still are, aren't you?!
I started reading the Power of Now, and I notice that I am even more in my head at times than I used to, is this just resistance of my mind for getting in touch with a new reality?
Maybe you are thinking too much about the teachings in the books or maybe it is that you are more aware of the times you are in your head. Either way, relax, and just BE. :)
Very good question. Ive heard this question asked alot by people who have just started meditating also. They say that they notice their mind is busier despite meditating. The answer is that your mind isn't actually busier. It's that you are actually now more aware of your thoughts and more aware of your thinking habits that you realise how much you actually do think.
To some it up guys: Ego(mind) will not be satisfied with enlightenment. Ego is an illusion . Enlightenment is when you’ve accepted you’ve overlooked something that was already there and then embracing it. Thus, becoming one with it. Just so you know, it never ends.
“Enlightenment” can be very misleading. Pay attention to what Eckhart says: “There is a *danger* that the search of enlightenment is from a lack of satisfaction from what we have or have achieved in life. I have to know what I’m striving for because maybe it’s the wrong thing, maybe to achieve it is for me to…dissolve… I don’t know if I want it anymore. It will not cause some sort of greater fulfilment. A better motivation would be to be liberated from suffering, when the suffering gets too much.” So, enlightenment may not be at all what we think or fantasise about. Sure, “enlightenment” sounds great, but it’s a word and we have no idea what this word is used to describe at all. By what he says it seems to me like it’s for people who come from a life of suffering, not for people who are somewhat happy. “If the motivation to seek so-called enlightenment comes from that place of seeking some permanent fulfilment then it’s not going to work”
Read the diamond sutra. Read it very Very carefully. It's a very short sutra and it was created by the Buddha himself. You can even find the audio book here on UA-cam
All I can say is this .salvation realisation .dissolution of the ego is seriously worth striving for .but like this great man has pointed out it's not what you think it is and to achieve this it's not easy ..you have to imagine yourself a seed if spiritual growth that's slowing blossoming..until you ripen. But when that is .well I'm still on that road .......best of luck people
nearly anything worthile seems to be a paradox or requires counter-intuition: like seeing in the dark. if you look straight at something, you can't see it. if you use your peripheral vision in the dark, you can see it.
Anyone else identified another ego they inadvertently created while seeking inner peace, who's presence they've only realised since watching these videos? To think it had me drinking the cool aid for a while. I frequently burst out laughing listening to ego 1 & ego 2 arguing with each other. Being Human is so funny isn't it?
I was listening to Eckhart's talk on "Don't get disturbed by anything" (good advice), but near the start he made this statement: "Everything that happens has an inevitability about it...the Universe brings everything about." But haven't we all made certain decisions in our past which could've so easily gone the other way? Decisions which had HUGE consequences for our later life situation. That is to say, our Ego has the power to make bad decisions (usually 'running away' decisions) which impact our life situation dramatically. So that, the Universe doesn't bring everything about, often our Ego causes new (usually negative) life situations; and as for "inevitable", I at least look back on several big decisions over the years and realise that I could have so easily decided the other way. It often seems like a card balanced on its edge that could so easily tip one way or the other. But is Eckhart agreeing with the Calvinists that everything, including our decisions, is pre-ordained??
And the farmer in the rural county is stumbed and confused, why are they just talking and talking those folk in the city.....and he moves on to just continue his normal life in the field as nothing has happend!........
The ultimate problem with seeking for Enlightenment is that its like a dog chasing its tail. People ask 'what must I do?' to obtain something thats already there. Virtually anything that one does gets in the way, because its ego driven. In an Enlightened state one does not need to control, because everything is already going as its supposed to. At best, as an ego identified being you can do your best to get out of the way of processes that are happening. For those that are familiar with the law of attraction: Intend always gets answered. Energy moves towards a purpose the moment you tell it to. The problem is that, it doesnt always come immediately (for a multitude of reasons) which creates enough space for a person to throw doubt into the mix, messing up their intention. If anything, 'trust' may very well be the most important thing when looking for Realization.
My answer would have been " No more suffering and a peace that passeth all understanding. The exposure of your true self where you would automatically feel love for all beings without any effort on your part. This automatic love will you give you a life lived joyfully. That is you would experience joy given to you by your true love for all things."
The way I understand enlightenment is that you live your life with the knowledge you have, But unscarred by life like a newborn baby. Which is not easy to do.
Q - "what will I get out of enlightenment?"
A- "the one that's asking that question won't be even there to experience it." 😇
*ego left the chat...*
There is a way, always, to speak to people without making them feel, wrong. E.T. did that masterfully with this question. It's so obvious when someone is teaching from presence. Peace.
Love how he giggles😂.
This video can save people decades of suffering while they try to 'become enlightened'. ET is always excellent, but this answer is a thing of beauty. Thank you ET!
Thank you Eckhart. You have changed my life for the better. I can never Thank you enough!
Jeanine MAGA pretty
I feel like Eckhart is yoda from star wars! definitely.
I had never been conscious, I think not just once, till I read for the first time The Power of Now, four years ago.
It has become my Bible. Last month I bought another copy of the book, so I can still read it when I become older (I´m 34 now).
I had the great privilege to assist to one of Eckhart's events, last year in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Eckhart annihilated that man's ego into pieces! This is awesome thanks for posting!
LOL Eckhart just tore that question apart
Eckhart is a mastery. He inspires and motivates all throughout the world. An incredible man!
I love how much laughter there always is.. such a high vibe there
Dear Eckhart, thank you for ending most of the suffering & ignorance in my life.. love you..
Indeed!"Accept what is. Let go of what was. And, have faith in what will be".----Sonia Ricotti
I understand the question coming from ego and it fills me with Wonder how Eckhart will find the wisdom to answer. He never disappoints. "The one who's asking the question won't even be there to experience". Yes, Eckhart, yes.
Very skillful and enlightening answer.
😊
you are already enlightened. just experience it. ॐ नमः शिवाय ।
Nicely said with lovely humour - thank you Eckhart - it makes me so happy to listen to such clarity 😊
The most problems about seeking enlightenment arise, when you cling to a concept of enlightenment. Just now, be, there is nothing to become, beyond all concepts, understanding the isness, if you seek, you wont find, if you let go of it, you may find.
I bow down to his wisdom coming naturally from the flow of his consciousness. He truly is not in the normal conscious dimension of someone like me.
Thank you so much, Eckhart for all inspirations and teachings you gave to us! Hope everyone is having a great day/night wherever he/she right now!!! You're all awesome! ;)
Great answer, thank you. It reminds me of the New Message from God saying: "It is your undoing that enlightens you."
ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR WISDOM, LOVE AND LIGHT. BELOVED TEACHER!
So much respect for this man.
8:33 ... That makes me remember how every time I am on the border of being conscious, my ego becomes even more expressive as if it were shouting or throwing a temper tantrum in order to overshadow my consciousness.
"The one who's asking the question, won't even be there to experience it."
It is difficult to suppress the ego, because the ego will be persistent in order to make sure that it doesn't become suppressed or disintegrated.
Much of the ego is part of our physiology, it is our "default state." It is our behaviors that happen regularly, many times without our conscious knowledge/decision.
The ego isn't our enemy. It is merely the way we tend to behave whenever we are not conscious. And we cannot be conscious 100% of the time. Therefore, we actually must have some reliance on the ego/default state.
The key thing to understand is that both your ego and the conscious-you, is that all versions of yourself share one body. You both work in tandem in order to be a better you. Of course though, the ego goes about things many times in idealistic ways; which, as we know, can be problematic.
Allow yourself more moments of consciousness. If you do this, you'll have more leverage for guiding your unconscious self.
I can confirm what Eckhart Tolle is saying is true, from my own personal experience. What Eckhart Tolle is saying here is correct.
Oh I love him so much!:D enlightened with a big sense of humor;) thanks Eckhart, having a fun evening with you 😊🙏🏽
This video kills the ego ...
Dissolves. What entity is there to experience it?
In my opinion you cannot kill or get rid of ego. Focusing on it may disintegrate pain body, but you shouldn't perceive ego as an enemy or parasite, because it will use this image to trick you into fighting with yourself again.
I like to perceive ego as a wild, lonely wolf, which shouldn't be too big because then it starts to be aggresive and attacks it's surroundings. At some point in our history, as a humans, we began coopering with these powerful creatures, because they were important in our conscious development. The thing is,this cooperation is no longer necessary.
Thank you so much Eckhart Tolle for sharing this amazing advice with us for that we are immensely grateful.🙏👏👍💖
I have accomplished so much from being present. Such a simple truth and such amazing accomplishments and results. Thank you, Eckhart.
You don’t become enlightened; but when you get out of the way... there it is!
Thank you Eckhard.
are you enlightened?
Such a wise man.. Namaste !
I've used the word enlightenment... As in "into the light". .. I used it as a pointer toward learning.... Learning word forms is very interesting indeed.🙏♥️
I love you Eckhart! thank you for speaking for us. Thank you
Love u eckhart ❤️. Khalil from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
khalil ahmed bless you Khalil. I hope your living a beautiful peaceful existence in Saudi Arabia.
I love you Eckhart 🙏
For me the pain in my life got in a certain point so excrutiating that it disolved itself, I realised that separation from the mind that he talks about.... I just realised that all the pain was created by my mind, it did not define me as I thought before and I (the true spirit of me) had been happy all along, and my true state , living forever in the moment , was happyness... I don't know if I explained myself clearly.... After that I started reading about it, Eckhart, Osho, etc. and saw that the same thing already happened to other people too and they named it enlightment... I don't see it as enlightment.. I just see it as understanding that we are all linked, all creations and it gives me a state of calm and happyness indeferent of what the life brings.
Amazing answer.
Thank you Eckhart you r my master. I have learned lot from you I have got all ur books.
mi SER te lo agradece maestro, gracias! A big thank you, mr tolle
Be Here Now!!! Problem is though that the Ego really doesn’t like the present moment one bit! It’s hard to dream, fantasize, desire, right here right now in the Precious Present.
Thank you.
Truly wonderful to hear this. Thank u Eckhart
Thank you Brother-All my love
Thankyou, An amazing video. That makes liberation very clear 💜🙏💜
You're my teacher. Thank you very much 💛✨
Absolutely Wonderful
Thank you. Such a wisdom and truth 🙏🏽
A popular Zen saying is "before enlightenment the dishes, after enlightenment the laundry".
what is the meaning of that?
explanation please
All worry, anger, sadness, greed, etc... will all vanish. You'll realize that none of it was real, it was just part of the construct of the mind.
A lesson in human gullibility. The light have finally shone thru!
Truly amazing such honesty. Thank you
Wow those blue orchids on stage next to eckhart are wonderfully beautiful
..can't get out.A lifetime of regret n remorse learning you been had!
Great answer from Eckhart---exposes the stupidity in wanting to be "enlightened". You don't need to be anything other than what you are now .....
Thank you!
Love you brother Eckhart.
This is so very powerful. I needed this.
I always worry about his posture
to be enlightened means that you See that you are the watcher of your thoughts and emotions not themselves. Eckhart Never promised anyone to be physically immortal. in fact, he often Highlights illness to make a point about what really matters and impermanence and all life forms
When he was homeless he damaged his neck and shoulders sleeping on the streets and park benches.
he would say: don t put any label on me :D I m relaxed, that s the way my body express itself..
Ghosttrail803 _ don't worry, he's not... Lol
I’m more worried about his dental health. Is he missing his front teeth?
It's taken a while to get my head around this but I think I've managed. My entire family has been diagnosed with bipolar, and or schizophrenia then consequently sectioned or committed suicide.
Fortunately for me I was able to come across such videos such as this and also the teachings of Echart Tole at my time of "awakening" and was able to transition and transcend. I can't say it's been easy, in fact is been painful and very destructive. But finally I feel like have finally made time for all 4 rooms in my life, spiritual, physical, mental and emotional.
I have become at peace with my inner madness. I have found peace in the now.
I never thought 4yrs ago I'd channelling spirit or seeing evil entities consuming my friends.
It's a funny old world.
Peace and love to you all my fellow "mental friends" x
Ps. I'm 26. Still so much good to come!. Having this information in my generation makes one feel very alone.
the world of 'mental illness' is fascinating and almost the entire world suffers because of it. It may help if you disassociate from the idea of 'i, me, mine' and see that nothing exists outside of thought [when you sleep all is gone- i, the world, god...] but don't make thoughts 'mine'. Let them be, observing their coming and going- like clouds or birds on the background of the sky; like trains that come and go in a train station... but you don't have to hop on every train that stops by for... how long, a few minutes? If you don't jump on grabbing the identity of 'i, me, mine' that the mind appears to produce you still are, aren't you?!
"It feels good."
Best video explaining in clear words
please wish and bless the humanity to get enlightened as early as possible
I started reading the Power of Now, and I notice that I am even more in my head at times than I used to, is this just resistance of my mind for getting in touch with a new reality?
Maybe you are thinking too much about the teachings in the books or maybe it is that you are more aware of the times you are in your head. Either way, relax, and just BE. :)
Very good question. Ive heard this question asked alot by people who have just started meditating also. They say that they notice their mind is busier despite meditating.
The answer is that your mind isn't actually busier. It's that you are actually now more aware of your thoughts and more aware of your thinking habits that you realise how much you actually do think.
It might be. Or you are just becoming more aware of the mental noise..!
Your mind needs to process all the information. Don't worry about it
you are probably just more aware of it.
What a beautiful explanation.
God, he is so fun))
He is a wise man. A genuine spiritual guru. In Hindu culture, we usually fall to their feet.
Einfach nur BRILLIANT!! 💛
Thank you :)
True legend Great Man
That joke was amazing :D
Yes, it feels good ^^
Vibrating consciousness@5:40
been 2 years, glad your back *i mean 2 years worth of now moment* :)
Wonderful sharing😊
To some it up guys: Ego(mind) will not be satisfied with enlightenment. Ego is an illusion . Enlightenment is when you’ve accepted you’ve overlooked something that was already there and then embracing it. Thus, becoming one with it. Just so you know, it never ends.
“Enlightenment” can be very misleading. Pay attention to what Eckhart says: “There is a *danger* that the search of enlightenment is from a lack of satisfaction from what we have or have achieved in life. I have to know what I’m striving for because maybe it’s the wrong thing, maybe to achieve it is for me to…dissolve… I don’t know if I want it anymore. It will not cause some sort of greater fulfilment. A better motivation would be to be liberated from suffering, when the suffering gets too much.”
So, enlightenment may not be at all what we think or fantasise about. Sure, “enlightenment” sounds great, but it’s a word and we have no idea what this word is used to describe at all. By what he says it seems to me like it’s for people who come from a life of suffering, not for people who are somewhat happy.
“If the motivation to seek so-called enlightenment comes from that place of seeking some permanent fulfilment then it’s not going to work”
Awesome
Thank you, you are right
Read the diamond sutra. Read it very Very carefully. It's a very short sutra and it was created by the Buddha himself. You can even find the audio book here on UA-cam
Wow so wise!
All I can say is this .salvation realisation .dissolution of the ego is seriously worth striving for .but like this great man has pointed out it's not what you think it is and to achieve this it's not easy ..you have to imagine yourself a seed if spiritual growth that's slowing blossoming..until you ripen. But when that is .well I'm still on that road .......best of luck people
💖💖💖Dankeschön 💖💖💖
nearly anything worthile seems to be a paradox or requires counter-intuition: like seeing in the dark. if you look straight at something, you can't see it. if you use your peripheral vision in the dark, you can see it.
Anyone else identified another ego they inadvertently created while seeking inner peace, who's presence they've only realised since watching these videos? To think it had me drinking the cool aid for a while.
I frequently burst out laughing listening to ego 1 & ego 2 arguing with each other.
Being Human is so funny isn't it?
John the Baptist says of Christ, “I must decrease that He might increase”
There you have it.
感谢
The true answer is that you get truth out of it. That's all you get.
completely awesome
I was listening to Eckhart's talk on "Don't get disturbed by anything" (good advice), but near the start he made this statement: "Everything that happens has an inevitability about it...the Universe brings everything about." But haven't we all made certain decisions in our past which could've so easily gone the other way? Decisions which had HUGE consequences for our later life situation. That is to say, our Ego has the power to make bad decisions (usually 'running away' decisions) which impact our life situation dramatically. So that, the Universe doesn't bring everything about, often our Ego causes new (usually negative) life situations; and as for "inevitable", I at least look back on several big decisions over the years and realise that I could have so easily decided the other way. It often seems like a card balanced on its edge that could so easily tip one way or the other. But is Eckhart agreeing with the Calvinists that everything, including our decisions, is pre-ordained??
there are always two ways : love and zone
hilarious question
Emotions Are an Illusion. Thoughts Are an Illusion. This body is an Illusion. Why should I make any efforts in this world of form any more?
Beautiful
And the farmer in the rural county is stumbed and confused, why are they just talking and talking those folk in the city.....and he moves on to just continue his normal life in the field as nothing has happend!........
I 😍😍😍 you!!
❤💓💖💗💟💕
i am enlightened and you can ask me questions
The ultimate problem with seeking for Enlightenment is that its like a dog chasing its tail. People ask 'what must I do?' to obtain something thats already there. Virtually anything that one does gets in the way, because its ego driven. In an Enlightened state one does not need to control, because everything is already going as its supposed to. At best, as an ego identified being you can do your best to get out of the way of processes that are happening.
For those that are familiar with the law of attraction: Intend always gets answered. Energy moves towards a purpose the moment you tell it to. The problem is that, it doesnt always come immediately (for a multitude of reasons) which creates enough space for a person to throw doubt into the mix, messing up their intention.
If anything, 'trust' may very well be the most important thing when looking for Realization.
My answer would have been " No more suffering and a peace that passeth all understanding. The exposure of your true self where you would automatically feel love for all beings without any effort on your part. This automatic love will you give you a life lived joyfully. That is you would experience joy given to you by your true love for all things."
The way I understand enlightenment is that you live your life with the knowledge you have, But unscarred by life like a newborn baby. Which is not easy to do.
feels good man......