Guardians of Being: Spiritual Teachings from Our Dogs and Cats

by Eckhart Tolle, Patrick McDonnell (Illustrator)

Overview

This wonderfully unique collaboration brings together two masters of their fields, joining original words by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick McDonnell, the creator of the acclaimed comic strip MUTTS. Every heartwarming page provokes thought, insight, and smiling reverence for all beings and each moment. More than a collection of witty and charming drawings, the marriage of Patrick McDonnell's art and Eckhart Tolle's words conveys a profound love of nature, of animals, of humans, of all life-forms. Guardians of Being celebrates and reminds us of not only the oneness of all life but also the wonder and joy to be found in the present moment, amid the beauty we sometimes forget to notice all around us.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608681204
Publisher:	New World Library
Publication date:	05/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	294,922
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Spiritual teacher and author Eckhart Tolle was born in Germany and educated at the Universities of London and Cambridge. At the age of twenty-nine a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. The next few years were devoted to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation, which marked the beginning of an intense inward journey. Later, he began to work in London with individuals and small groups as a counselor and spiritual teacher. Since 1995 he has lived in Vancouver, Canada.
Patrick McDonnell's MUTTS is a combination of his love of animals and his love of the art of the comic strip. Created in 1994, MUTTS now appears in over 700 newspapers around the world and on the web at muttscomics.com. Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz called MUTTS "one of the best comic strips of all time." Patrick has received numerous awards for his art and animal advocacy. He has over 20 books in print including the New York Times bestsellers The Gift of Nothing and Hug Time. Patrick is a member of the national boards of directors for both the Humane Society of the United States and the Fund for Animals. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Karen; the formerly feral feline MeeMow; the still feral Not Ootie; and a new best friend, Amelie. Visit his website at www.muttscomics.com.

Hometown:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Date of Birth:

February 16, 1948

Place of Birth:

Lünen, Germany

Education:

University of London; Cambridge University

Editorial Reviews

“An inspired collaboration between spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle and comic strip artist Patrick McDonnell...A book to make you wriggle with joy.”
— O, The Oprah Magazine

“A lovely meditation on the power and grace animals bring to our lives.”
— The Bark

“The gentle humor and profound insight found in this book — thoughts such as 'Allow your dog to take you for a walk every day. It's good for the body and it's good for the soul' — make it the perfect gift for animal lovers of all ages.”
— Inspired Retailer

“Eckhart Tolle and Patrick McDonnell fans will rejoice over Guardians of Being, the combined effort of these bestselling authors. This beautiful, thought-provoking, and enlightening book pairs Tolle's 'Power of Now' mindfulness with McDonnell's beloved MUTTS characters, showing how we can find 'true happiness in simple, seemingly unremarkable things' by simply being present, a state that our dogs naturally occupy. The skillful use of the MUTTS animals to illustrate Tolle's theme renders his philosophy into easily grasped concepts. This thoroughly charming book deserves a place on your coffee table. While you're at it, why not pick up a copy for your best friend, too?”
— Modern Dog

"This is a book likely to speak to dog lovers, cat lovers, art lovers, spiritual seekers, those who like to read, those who don't like to read, and pretty much anyone interested in the art of life."
— The Christian Science Monitor

Praise for Eckhart Tolle:
“He is a prophet for our time.”
— O, The Oprah Magazine

Praise for MUTTS:
“One of the best comic strips of all time.”
— Charles Schulz, Peanuts creator

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