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John Churchill, was Born in London, Dr. John Churchill’s lifelong focus has been on psycho-spiritual development, Integral theory, contemplative studies, Western Esotericism, and Mahayana Buddhism. As a young man, he received the esoteric Planetary Dharma transmissions that would later unfold as his contribution to Fourth Turning teachings.

Formerly a Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, John spent 15 years training in “Great Seal” meditation under Dr. Daniel P. Brown. He is also a founding member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute.

For 25 years, John has been developing the Fourth Turning Planetary Dharma, including a redesigned Nine Stages of Calm-Staying and the somatic path Embodying the Open Ground, integrating meditation, psychodynamic healing, and adult development.

He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College and is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Married to Nicole since 2000, they share two teenagers and three dogs.

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