In this episode, Dr. John Churchill shares how Buddhist techniques can bridge the gap for connecting increased awareness in plant medicine states to our “normal” states. He explains what Buddhist contemplative psychology is and how it has addressed healing adult trauma. Through raising the awareness of our attentional system, Dr. John discusses how we can raise our states to try and achieve that of the Buddha. Metacognitive awareness is another technique that compliments the metaphysical world well and John and Barrett explore what it would be to exist in this highly sensitive realm of surrender and creation.
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About Dr. John Churchill:
Born in London, Dr. Churchill's interest in psycho-spiritual development, Integral theory, Contemplative studies, Western Esotericism, and Mahayana Buddhism began in his adolescence, eventually leading him to spend several years as a Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this time, John received the esoteric Planetary Dharma transmissions that would in time unfold as his contribution to a planetary fourth turning teaching.
Dr. Churchill spent 15 years training and teaching “Great Seal” meditation in an Indo-Tibetan Mahayana lineage under the mentorship of the late senior Western teacher, translator, respected author, and clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel P. Brown.
He is also a founding member of the Integral Institute led by esteemed Transpersonal/Integral philosopher, Ken Wilber.
For the last 25 years, John has developed a Fourth Turning Planetary Dharma practice which includes the somatically based contemplative practice path; Embodying the Open Ground, that integrates psychodynamic healing, adult development and meditation.
John holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College, and is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is also Co-Founder of Samadhi Integral and Co-Directors of Karuna Mandala.
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DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this podcast should be used as medical advice or encouragement to consume any substance. The information provided is for informational purposes only.
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