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Tolle doesn't particularly impress me. While a certain amount of his Eastern-inspired doctrine is philosophically sound, he doesn't strike me as much more than a New-Agey platitude-peddler. I know that's a bit harsh and I know you're a fan (Ducky), but I'm calling it like it see it. Your mileage may vary, but anytime Eastern philosophy is packaged in a format that appeals to an audience as conventional as Oprah's, I find it rather uninteresting. Although Tolle is undoubtedly reaching millions through Oprah, I can't imagine that he is significantly changing a whole lot of lives. My mental picture is of suburbanites driving to their jobs in their SUV's with a Tolle CD playing on the expensive stereo. And yes, in terms of the whole thrust of Eastern philosophy, that isn't an ideal situation.

I don't particularly dislike Tolle, but he isn't for me. I prefer a stronger, more unconventional approach aimed at an audience significantly more receptive to the prospect of life-altering change. I'm sure there's a legitimate place for teachers like Tolle and Adya, but I tend to be more interested in someone like U.G.Krishnamurti. I don't need everything to be presented in placid, comforting terms. I'm more interested in throwing out delusion even if it has to hurt. Tolle strikes me as too attached to his Oprah appearances, best-seller lists, and large bank accounts to break loose and hit somebody over the head with the Zen stick when it's needed.