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I'm mostly a clutter-free zen kind of person except when it comes to books ... I do seem to collect them. That's one of the first things I consider if I'm looking for a new house/apartment -- Is there a good spot for the book shelves?

Hi Candace: Just from what I've read of Mr. Tolle's books it was my understanding that the pain body can leave us for many years and then return during a particularly challenging time but as Mr. Tolle said if we have awareness and we recognize it, and we are truly being in the now than it can no longer exist in the body. Karma on the other hand stays with us from birth to grave and birth again. Every thought, word and action creates our karma but we have the power to react differently to it and it will change. Hope that made sense it's time for me to get some sleep. good question

Hi Eve: I just had to comment on how I particularly enjoyed how you explained why these sacred teachings feel similar. It is because we see the truth in them as seekers. I grew up in the catholic church but found the Buddhist teachings much clearer and more consise. Eckart Tolle I find has a universal clarity.

Much metta,

I am a student always but most recently of Tolle, I feel that these teachings are parallel. The underlying thought is to be conscious of ego, to be aware of the ego and subdue it's passion to prevail and, in the aftermath, be conscious of the present. And with simple technique to be aware of the breath, in the moment of the breath, is the beginning of the presence of the mind. And what I have read of Buddhist beliefs is similar to these awarenesses that helps us to be present.