Planetary Dharma

January 2 - 4, 2026. Begin the year by coming back to yourself. Embodying the Open Ground is an online New Year’s retreat offering a calm, grounded space to reset and begin again. Rooted in Buddhist Essence Meditation and supported by somatic awareness and developmental insight, this retreat helps unwind accumulated tension in the body, heart, and mind.

Embodying the Open Ground: New Year's Retreat — Planetary Dharma Embodying the Open Ground Online Retreat: January 2-4, 2026 Embodying the Open Ground is a contemplative approach to meditation developed by Dr. John Churchill over the last twenty years. It draws on the inherent intelligence of embodied experience and the meditative traditions of Indo-Tibetan Budd...

New Podcast with André Duqum!

The 7 Stages of Awakening (and How Consciousness Evolves) | Dr. John Churchill Transpersonal psychologist and dharma teacher Dr. John Churchill joins us to explore how ancient wisdom and modern psychology unite in the path of conscious ...

John's recent podcast on Spirit Gym with Paul Chek.

Episode 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 an...

Thanks to Raj for a great podcast.

Healing Generational Trauma and Finding True Self with Dr. John Churchill | Stay Grounded Podcast In this episode of Stay Grounded, I sit down with Dr. John Churchill to explore the powerful journey of healing generational trauma, feeling seen, and discov...

Everyday life. Family life. Feeling very blessed.

Inspired Evolution podcast with Dr. John Churchill.

John Churchill Explores AI, Consciousness, and the Fourth Turning in Human Evolution

John's new podcast. We really appreciate Amrit Sandhu! Great conversation with JC.

CRITICAL! Ex-Buddhist Monk REVEALS Secret Tibetan Prophecy Happening NOW! | Dr. John Churchill ✨🚀 READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE? Achieve Spiritual Fulfillment & Lasting Success with Amrit's Exclusive 1-on-1 MENTORING & COACHING.📅 FREE 30-MINUTE STRATE...

We will be welcoming a new cohort of students in January 2025. Will we be seeing you?

Foundations of Planetary Dharma — Planetary Dharma Planetary Dharma training: Level 1 Foundations of Planetary Dharma (1A) Nine Stages of Maitreya (1b)with John Churchill, Nicole Churchill + GuestsApply now or RSVP to an Upcoming Q & A to find out more! Please note: this program is offered online. Please make sure to read this entire page carefully,...

🎙️ Episode 387: Awakening the Planetary Heart: A Journey into the Fourth Turning with Dr. John Churchill In this transformative episode, we embark on a deep exploration of planetary dharma and human consciousness with Dr. John Churchill, a leading voice in spiritual evolution and heart-centred awareness. Dr. Churchill unravels the profound connection between personal growth and the Earth’s healing process, offering a powerful lens into how humanity’s consciousness is intertwined with planetary well-being. Through his teachings on the “Fourth Turning” he explains how moving beyond ego-driven behaviours and into heart-centred awareness allows for greater coherence, both within ourselves and in our relationship with the planet. This episode invites listeners to embrace their planetary dharma, heal generational trauma, and journey into a future led by compassion and heart intelligence. Perfect for anyone seeking to align personal and collective evolution with the Earth’s spiritual wisdom. About Dr. John Churchill Dr. John Churchill’s journey into psycho-spiritual development began in his adolescence in London, where his passion for Integral theory, Western Esotericism, and Mahayana Buddhism first took root. This path led him to become a Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, where he received the esoteric Planetary Dharma transmissions that later inspired his groundbreaking Fourth Turning teachings. With 15 years of training in “Great Seal” meditation under Dr. Daniel P. Brown, John has also gained expertise in attachment therapy, hypnosis, and peak performance psychology. A founding member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute, John developed the somatically based contemplative practice Embodying the Open Ground, which integrates psychodynamic healing, adult development, and meditation. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, blending ancient wisdom with modern psychology for transformative planetary awakening. Follow Dr. John Churchill on Facebook @planetarydharma Watch Episode 387 at Catherine Plano's Podcast: Radical Shifts #RadicalShiftsPodcast #CatherinePlanoPodcast #PersonalAndPlanetaryHealing #HealingWithCompassion #HeartIntelligence #EgoBeyondTransformation #SpiritualWisdom #MindBodyConnection #EarthsHealingProcess #IntegralTheory #JourneyToAwakening

John's latest podcast.

Lost Ancient Wisdom & The Evolution of Consciousness | Dr. John Churchill Contemplative Psychologist, Dr. John Churchill enters the mind meld