Living the Liberated Life and Dealing with the Pain-Body

by Eckhart Tolle

Somewhere between the past and the future lies a dimension that is free of problems, free of suffering, free of conflict. This is the essence of all the world's spiritual teachings. And it is available to you now, in the moment you read this. In Living the Liberated Life and Dealing with the Pain-Body, bestselling author Eckhart Tolle points a way out of the conditioned mind that keeps us trapped, helpless, and unhappy. In simple language, he describes a deeper level of consciousness beyond the limited thinking mind, and the way to make it available to you. He teaches that only by fully accepting this moment in time can you free yourself from the pain-body, the accumulated pain of your past, and from your fears about the future. Once you achieve this state of presence, a radical inner transformation begins that connects you with an infinite potential that defies the human mind. Warmly shared, in the authentic voice that has brought him international acclaim, here is Eckhart Tolle's simple and profound gift to us, at a time when our world needs it most.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Self Help, Psychology, Inspirational, Philosophy

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Eckhart Tolle is a German-born spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author whose work has profoundly influenced the contemporary spiritual landscape. Born Ulrich Leonard Tölle in 1948 in Lünen, Germany, he experienced a transformative spiritual awakening at the age of 29 after years of depression and anxiety. This profound shift in consciousness marked the beginning of his journey as a spiritual guide and thinker. Tolle abandoned his doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge to explore and embody the stillness and presence he had discovered, eventually becoming a spiritual teacher based in London and later in Vancouver, Canada.
Tolle rose to prominence with the publication of The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment in 1997. The book, which emphasizes mindfulness and present-moment awareness, resonated with a global audience and was later championed by Oprah Winfrey, catapulting it to international bestseller status. In 2005, Tolle released A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose, which expanded on his earlier teachings and explored the role of ego in personal and societal dysfunction. The book also achieved massive commercial success, further solidifying Tolle’s reputation as one of the most influential spiritual authors of his time.
His teachings draw from a variety of traditions, including Zen Buddhism, Christian mysticism, Sufism, and Hindu philosophy, though he remains unaffiliated with any formal religion. Tolle emphasizes a non-dualistic approach to spirituality, focusing on the importance of presence, inner stillness, and the disidentification from ego-based thinking. His accessible language and calm demeanor have helped millions integrate spiritual practice into daily life.
In addition to writing, Tolle has delivered talks, retreats, and webinars to audiences around the world. In 2008, he partnered with Oprah Winfrey to produce a groundbreaking webinar series based on A New Earth, attracting millions of viewers. He also co-authored the illustrated book Guardians of Being in 2009, further exploring his core themes through the lens of animals and nature.
Tolle currently lives in Vancouver with his partner, spiritual teacher Kim Eng. Together, they continue to teach and support global audiences through online content, publications, and events. Widely regarded as one of the most spiritually influential figures of the 21st century, Tolle’s message of inner peace and awakening remains as timely as ever.

Reviews

[Yuliya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen to the silence, its always there.
Learn about presence from animals, plants, nature.
Listen with the whole body.
Listen for quiet spaces between words.
Become an observer of thoughts and emotions.
Become an observer of the pain body.
There is no expectation in presence.
Quiet a mind to be present. Dont resist pain, emotions, thoughts, just observe them without judgement.
You are not your pain body.
You are not your mind.
You are not your emotion or thought.
You are much bigger and not one experience can make you real you broken or less that what you are.
There is death and birth. Live is eternal. Life is love, it is also god or higher consiousness above outthere experiences.
There is no effort in being.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always feel refreshed and reset after reading this author.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather disjointed, and fairly redundant after reading "The Power of Now."

[Lisa W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful to better understand the Pain-Body, and how to get beyond it. More joy, less OY!

[Dee X · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much wisdom and lessons to learn to deal with pain body. Can't recommend enough. Read it!

[Zalak · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of his best talks ❤️

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone recommended this to me and I thought it was a useful discussion on how to be freed of the daily suffering that we invite into our lives.

[Carolyn Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

helpful tools when living with chronic pain

[Vikram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have this as a 3 CD set. Disk 2 is absolutely wonderful.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is much wisdom in his words, but it needs to be listened to more than once to understand his terms and his teachings.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to listen to when you can be still.

[Mia Signorita · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of wisdom is from in this. Extremely calming would recommend to anyone dealing with stress.

[Aazir · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was quite disappointing and basic, would not recommend it.