The Power of Now and Eckart Tolle's other work have some good perennial wisdom in an easily understood form. Oprah's a good first stop for those who want to expand their horizons beyond organized religion. As was said above, partake if you like. I'm not a devotee (don't own a teevee), but she helps a lot of people. One has to start somewhere. Maybe religion could use a little Oprahfication, just to keep it on it's toes!
Thus spaketh I