Eckhart TolleNYT Bestselling author of the Power of Now

Eckhart Tolle's Calm Response to Hecklers

30 May 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief YouTube clip, spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle addresses individuals who interrupt or heckle at spiritual meetings. He characterizes such hecklers as parasitic—attending others' events to voice objections without creating their own platform. Tolle advises them to start their own YouTube channel or events if they have something important to share, and otherwise to remain silent. The tone is calm yet firm, delivering a direct admonition to respect the space of others.

People who heckle, they come to a spiritual meeting, but they really want people to listen to them, but they don't create their own meetings. They are parasitical, come to another meeting, then they start shouting objections. And I would usually suggest, if you have something important to say, why don't you create your YouTube channel and see how many people listen to you, and then create your own events. Otherwise, shut up.