[sirkinm]

Questions:

Aren't most prophetic people repeating the same messages throughout the ages? Does this make the teachings of the Buddha or other spiritual leaders any less profound?

Are you saying that Tolle is a calculating, conniving marketing genius?

In what ways does he "neglect to mention you're describing old ideas in a new way"? Does he credit the book's wisdom solely to his unique insight? Or does he sometimes mention other sources where the same wisdom can be found?

Does he convey it in a way that speaks to modern people, and in a package where millions of Oprah-loving housewives, for example, can understand what might otherwise be a bit out of their grasp?

I'm not a Tolle fanatic, but when I see you poo-poo is his success in such a reductive manner, it says more to me about your mindset while posting (perhaps frustrated or envious?) than anything meaninful about Tolle.