Tom was famous for his ability to put complex philosophical, spiritual or psychological issues into the wittiest, simplest possible form. He was a fantastic speaker and lecturer that used any possible, often very humorous example to stimulate thought and awareness. His modern, cosmopolitan, very tolerant way of talking and his critical, down-to-earth approach blew any pretentiousness, any "spiritual  teacher" idea within seconds away. He simply spoke from practice and didn't represent any fixed belief system or cult, just his own honest search for truth and kindness towards every living being.