Oprah Winfrey and Eckhart Tolle Course - In a New Earth - The Class Overview

While many have read Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth"Eckhart that corresponds to the chapter.
they still have questions. Lots of people seekingThe recorded classes consist of the hosts' discussion
awakening find that intellectually understanding theof the chapters so students can gain a deeper
concepts and actually experiencing awakening areunderstanding. Oprah and Eckhart conducted the
two very different things. That's why so manyclasses as live web events. Students from around
seekers read and subscribe to the works of variousthe world asked questions about implementing the
authors and teachers as they hope to develop ateachings. Some students called in, but many used
better understanding from their next lesson.Skype video calling which added an extra richness to
Oprah Winfrey and Eckhart Tolle held class to helpthe video presentations.
seekers of the information better understand andThe teachers checked in with a study group at a
implement the concepts. The class was part ofBorders book store in Chicago each week and by the
Oprah's book club and course materials included atime they got to Chapter 7 they linked up with
workbook and recorded awakening exercises thatanother study group at a California book store.
included various meditations. The 10 week courseEckhart Tolle shared information about the writing of
aired live over the internet. It started in March 2008.the book and how the information came to him.
Spiritual gurus often sell courses like this forOprah shared her understanding of the book as well
thousands of dollars. Classes that take place over theas how she fits what some call "new age" teaching
phone for a few weeks cost hundreds of dollars.with her Christianity. Tolle often quotes Jesus, but
Several recorded audio courses cost a hundred dollarssays the book is not advocating any particular religion.
or more. This class, along with the workbook andEveryone in today's day and age seems to be
additional materials were offered free of charge.rushing through life. They approach today as simply
Students just needed to purchase a copy of Tolle'swhat they must endure to get to tomorrow and
book for about $15.eventually arrive at the destination they want. They
For those who missed the live classes, they werealways seem to be striving to get somewhere else.
recorded and are available at Oprah's website. OprahWe have often been told that it is the journey that
and Eckhart compiled over 15 hours of video foris important. "A New Earth" expands on that ideal and
students to view on the web. They can evenadvocates that we need to fully experience each
download the videos to review on a computer or Imoment of our life in the "now" to really enjoy the
Pod while they're off line. Students can downloadjourney and live a fulfilling life.
MP3 audios of the classes, a workbook, and additionalAnyone interested in the subject or those who are
materials.seeking awakening can gain a world of knowledge by
The class is best experienced over 10 or fewerreading "A New Earth" and taking this free course.
consecutive weeks. Students should read eachTolle said it best when he explained to students that
chapter at least once with a highlighter and reviewif someone begins to read the book and it does not
the highlighted areas several times. They should alsomake any sense to them, it is simply not their time
complete the workbook entries for theand they should just set it down. Tolle makes it clear
corresponding chapters to get the most out of thethat he is not an evangelist and is not forcing his
course. At that point students can watch theteachings on anyone.
recorded 90 minute class conducted by Oprah and