Dr. Churchill’s interest in psycho-spiritual development, Integral theory, Contemplative studies, Western Esotericism, and Mahayana Buddhism began in his adolescence, leading him to train as a Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland.  During this time, John received the esoteric Planetary Fourth Turning Dharma transmissions that he has been architecting for the past 30+ years. 

He is a founding member of the Integral Institute, and 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. Under Dr. Brown’s tutelage he also received advanced training in contemplative pedagogy, attachment theory, hypnosis, and positive psychology. 

John holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from William James College. Married to his partner, Nicole since 2000, they are Co-Founders of Planetary Dharma, and Co-Directors of Karuna Mandala.  Currently, they have partnered with esteemed Integral author and philosopher, Ken Wilber, to co-create a Fourth Turning, next generation program dedicated to the rebirth of wisdom civilization and the emergence of Sacred World.