EP 341 — John Churchill: The Evolution of Consciousness

Our world is way long overdue for a sacred revolution!Teacher, Druid and psychologist John Churchill joins Paul on a deep exploration of human development and explains why a sacred revolution must take place to reclaim and transform our planet this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about John’s work and upcoming courses at his Planetary Dharma website. Find him on social media via Instagram.For Spirit Gym listeners: Save 20 percent on John’s Introduction to Planetary Dharma: A Fourth Turning Path course July 18-20 to help you explore the awakening of the Bodhisattva within you!Timestamps6:17 “The kind of growth that I’m interested in is measured over years and decades, not in peak experiences [like plant medicines].”9:07 Bodhisattva: John’s spiritual philosophy.18:57 A good death.24:32 Consciousness evolves but awareness doesn’t.35:40 “Ninety percent of people should go to the monastery because they don't have a clue what they're doing.”41:33 Our evolutionary journey.47:49 “The most interesting game in town is the individual.”1:01:03 Intuition or direct non-conceptual valid cognition?1:11:05 “You can get a good sense of a person’s level of development based on what techniques they're attracted to.”1:21:14 God consciousness or human consciousness.1:37:31 Do you view levels of development as expressions of compassion?1:43:37 “Psychology is dangerous.”1:47:01 Do you have your own personal cosmology?2:02:16 Love unfolding.2:14:12 Participating in a hierarchy committed to transforming the planet.2:25:37 We are still fighting the forces of darkness which isn’t metaphorical, so know who your friends are.2:33:33 A university planet of truth, beauty and goodness.2:41:06 Giving birth to synchronic technology.ResourcesBecoming Buddha: Buddhist Contemplative Psychology in a Western Context by John ChurchillJohn discusses the 7 Stages of Human Development with André Duqum on YouTubeGandharan BuddhismBreaking Open The Head: A Psychedelic Journey Into The Heart of Contemporary Shamanism by Daniel PinchbackFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeSpirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.