Impromptu #2 - The Jesus Prayer

In this impromptu chat, the second at Cliff College, John addresses:
differences between Eastern and Western Christianity
origins of 'The Jesus Prayer'
on Russia - "These people are my people"
in the real world there is no death
when present we are 'in love' and free from fear
why love affairs go wrong
in the real world there is only one time - eternity
pure and impure, divine and demonic
meditation is the practice of letting go attachment to our separate identity
we can never not be in Jesus
be determined for freedom
how to deal with thoughts
whatever you attend to expands and seems more real
practical exercise in the use of 'The Jesus Prayer'
Gracious thanks to our retreat guests - Berthram, Carlyn, Krish, Cate, Arthur, Jasmine, Tracey, Angie for allowing us to share these insights.
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Music: Schubert Impromptus D.899 No.3
Licensed by: Epidemic Sound

[@marydietterich5968]

When I lost my son,somehow I was lead here! So comforting when he says nothing dies! I wish My son would have found peace on this earth in the comfort of knowing he was needed here, and had a comfortable place. I did hear my son say” I am okay now mom.”

[@droge192]

God bless you. Nothing is lost. Only transformed...... to greater things.

[@manwithapan7081]

He is all around you, always.

[@dylanknight3624]

God bless you, Mary. Wishing you peace.

[@mrscghost6485]

Sorry to hear you losing your Son. You'll have ETERNITY together in Heaven. God bless to you and your family ❤️

[@marydietterich5968]

@Shaq_K47 thank you for your kind words

[@AvocatDude]

I listen to this almost every night. I thank God for John Butler.

[@stephenbarningham330]

Yes! Me too!

[@k8eekatt]

Yes, saying this prayer by myself, or along with the video brings a blessing of peace.

[@seanburdelik5216]

I thank God for Beer n Pussy

[@jpmarques7]

Same here. God bless John

[@yuriyl1618]

@@neisanokuri8033 i only know of one God that blesses, all the others you have to bless and work for.

[@Samanthanewmexico]

I am in chronic pain and exhaustion. God led me here. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner. I can’t wait for the new world with you.

[@TheEnergizer94]

I'll have a prayer for you now

[@christhegreek4889]

The body js...not You. You're free of pain.

[@MysteriumArcanum]

I wish this man many more years on this Earth. He is such a kind and wise gentleman that I can't help but feel inspired with each of his videos. God bless you John.

[@Recite-GodHealMeCreateMiracle]

⭐️💚 MIRACULOUS PRAYER : Recite the most time possible this simple prayer, and you will see by yourself, it's very miraculous, healing : 💚 « GOD , JESUS-CHRIST , HEAL ME TOTALLY , PURIFY ME » ⭐️💚 To heal someone : « GOD , JESUS-CHRIST , HEAL TOTALY NAME+LAST-NAME+link with the person (for example my grand mother) » Recite the most time possible this simple prayer, and you will see by yourself, it's very miraculous, healing.

[@angelabalken6223]

@Shaq_K47 God bless you and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@reidspeed77]

This soul eternal 🕉

[@davidmccourt9949]

❤️

[@martinkent333]

@Shaq_K47 You are owned by Christian hustlers who brainwash you and create delusions and paranoia, Rube.

[@petrasant5495]

Gentleman John always brings a smile to my face. A lovely wise man. Peace be with you all this Christmas, and beyond.

[@ratfink3028]

Huuuh

[@ratfink3028]

Huui

[@ratfink3028]

Hihuhu

[@ratfink3028]

Hihuhui

[@ratfink3028]

Hhu

[@Yubeta1]

This man gives more wisdom and knowledge then any academic degree of work can give he separates our human condition with clarity of mind ❤

[@intimacywiththeordinary]

Years ago, during meditation, the phrase "Father, in Your glory, I Am" came to me. It still is an immediate way of dropping into the Silence for me.

[@ErykaAcademyofSoul]

Love this! Thank you

[@victorcode2075]

Thank you, I'm going to give this a try

[@diamondsdeluge7452]

Thank you ❤

[@NiniskoMueller]

wow

[@Hermit_mouse]

"No one has ever succeeded in sorting out the mind, but what you can do is transcend it. Which is much much simpler."

[@thomasspeight3797]

@Shaq_K47 the teachings of Jesus are the same of those of the Vedas, of the Buddha, of the many great sages throughout the ages they point to the same thing,.. you have to see what sin really is what it is that veils you from the truth of who you really are. Its the mind or thought that separates you from God

[@acimstudent565]

"When you have nothing to say, say nothing " Today, the symbol of the butterfly on my finger is in my mind. Such a quiet creature (for our ears) yet the flutter of its wings changes the course of destiny. Your voice is as soft as a butterfly 🦋

[@catman351]

“He was a quiet man...a craftsman...”

[@YannRodrigue]

An artist... Very conscious of his surroundings.

[@HyperLuminal]

Am I the body?

[@vedrancegrlj5830]

And to update John, please use the Rosary mantra 🙂 Pray Rosary daily

[@sebastianmueller4187]

I came for the ASMR and i stayed for the wisdom.

[@lilibombin6667]

Exactly the same with me !

[@TheBlackbirdii]

@@lilibombin6667 what wisdom ?

[@lilibombin6667]

@@TheBlackbirdii listen to his videos and you will know

[@reecemesser]

Came for stillness left in stillness

[@TheBlackbirdii]

@@lilibombin6667 no tell me please

[@Herkimerdiamond]

Dear John...everytime you speak about Russia...being among your own people...your voice always trembles a bit and gets very emotional and I get tears in my eyes... you are beautiful...

[@meekomania457]

One who has transcended normally has no connection to a racial level Russian or otherwise,but seeing john is obviously far on,in my opinion its more of a frivolity in his case

[@LoneWandererCollin]

@@meekomania457 what does frivolity mean?

[@thinginground5179]

@@LoneWandererCollin google but ill tell you anyway. it means a lack of seriousness, carefree, of little importance in a lighthearted way

[@becky-whispers]

Less of a frivolity, I would say it is a mark of (1) the cultural quality of his mother’s love - she was a Russian expat - which would form a foundational conditioning of his experience of all love, and (2) the spiritual experiences he had while traveling and living in Russia himself, his growing and deepening sense of Christ through the Eastern (orthodox) Christian tradition. It’s not much different from others who wax poetic about India because they gained so much from Hinduism. It is a human emotional connection to a concept, a set of experiences.

[@dayseven28]

@@becky-whispersJesus Christ, who is God, is the Only Way to salvation.

[@ASMR-sr8zd]

I watch John for the ASMR and I swear, when I heard him whisper, I almost fainted with tingles.

[@qsdailydose8970]

“Lord Jesus, I Surrender” is my mantra I believe this is what Paul meant by “pray without ceasing” continue to seek the presence of God and we can move through the world with ease one step at a time. “Be Still and know that I am God” the stillness becomes so enjoyable.

[@BASSLINEPFP]

Exactly. Praying without ceasing is the key! A break in prayer is a break in faith and the break in faith is a break with God. Let us continue to seek the presence of Jesus constantly and this way grow in holliness

[@qsdailydose8970]

@@BASSLINEPFP a break in faith is being a slave to your ego

[@denisjackson4809]

Watching & listening to john is like a meditation in itself isn't it .....

[@auto_5]

It isn’t not, is it?

[@Seemsayin]

What exactly does that mean? It sounds prophetic, yet... makes no sense. If you have a moment... please... explain that to me. Thanks.

[@Medietos]

It is not; but that word is being widely misused and confused nowadays.

[@ghyslainmukendi770]

I pray Mr John butler has a longer life in Jesus name amen, he's an amazing angel sent to us to teach us about the Christianity. Lately lve been through temptation and this guy has helped me alot and taught me many things, l also feel the presence of the lord within me and l thank God

[@lukemccann]

Beautiful ❤️🙏🏼🔥

[@watercave4905]

Amen

[@gadd1111]

Tempted?

[@limeros88]

To take our sins away we have to let the son died within. In other words your ego and transend mortality.

[@jillsmith1519]

This man is so holy it's as if his peace is radiant

[@jayleigh4642]

Soothing voice, inspiring, educational, tranquil... What's not to love about John. God bless everyone reading this ❤️🙏🏻

[@jayleigh4642]

@Shaq_K47 thank you for your lovely writing. I've been raised up around Catholicism and C.O.E. the last 58 years so read this fills my heart with more joy. God bless you too 🙏🏻

[@amoodyb]

@Shaquille Kiragu I’ve been trying to grow my relationship with Christ but it’s so hard. It’s like I’m doing everything out of force but I want to love Him. It’s been difficult. It’s like I can’t forgive myself and I feel like I’ve hurt Him a lot

[@jessicacanfield5058]

Thank you and I do lo e his videos

[@leanderfoster3465]

I’m not sure why but I have always said it “Jesus Christ, Son and Word of God, have mercy on my soul, for I am a sinner”

[@smilingcat7001]

Beautiful!

[@fierce_love8082]

You can always learn something new from him every time he speaks♥️

[@alic690]

John is amazing to listen to. I learnt more about Christianity than years in church and I was moved to tears

[@catherine9808]

Me too ! The church is nothing but a business run by men on salaries now , so far from christ

[@elshaddai2970]

I am ex muslim..now iam follow the true god.god of Abraham, isaac and Jacob.. proud to be a Christian ✝️🇻🇦❤️

[@seds94]

I wish you eternal peace and understanding

[@tutorialchief]

wrong, you follow nothing if you are pride, real muslims(not brand islam) follow the god of those 3 people, brand christians dont follow what jesus said, brand islam dont follow quran and judaism is a contradiction to tanach, god is not a person, nor descripable

[@Abdelhamid66]

There are no religions, they are laws. And all the messengers and prophets came with Islam.

[@therealfronzilla]

​@@Abdelhamid66 which came first Christianity or Islam? Christianity...

[@Abdelhamid66]

@@therealfronzilla we are going to enter into a sterile debate because you will never be convinced. The first thing is that all the prophets were on the same religion they were all sent to show the right way and that there is only one only God ALLAH subhanah. Christianity and Judaism were and will never be religions. If Abraham who is the father of the prophets was a Muslim then his offspring will follow.

[@lisachickering4355]

It was the soothing comfort of your voice that drew me, then the joy of your faith in Jesus that keeps me.

[@RichardStevenson92]

There’s a brilliant book regarding the Jesus Prayer called The Way of the Pilgrim. It’s a Russian book, focused on the travels of a Christian hermit who wants to achieve St Paul’s instruction to “pray endlessly”. I always found it a sort of Christian version of Hesse’s Siddhartha and both are truly beautiful books.

[@martinkent333]

You obviously never ever check Bible facts, Rube. Frolicking in fantasyland is fun, but reality demands obedience in the age of instant information, Cupcake.

[@bradleymcdonald6273]

@@martinkent333 all that knowledge and you are void of Joy

[@ConfusedHomoSapien]

Thanks Richard, I’ll give it a read!!! 😊

[@garyeagle]

I had not read that book, thank you

[@lettherebelight5849]

And it can be found on YT as a audiobook. There is a singing introduction on the YT audiobook. I made a audio snippet from it and play it when I fall asleep, drive or work. So the prayer becomes second nature.

[@bjornjarnsida8612]

I wish Mr. John infinite peace of mind, warmth of Love and the blessing of the most Holy Trinity. From Russia.

[@catherine9808]

“There’s a feeling of safety with Jesus “ brought me to tears as it’s my lived experience until I went to what is now called church today ! So far from our beautiful Jesus they are. Thankyou John for this beautiful video I’m so grateful x

[@zeregaa]

whenever i need to sleep for work, i put on a john butler video, it always works.. no offence but his voice is so soothing

[@frequentblondie]

Yup. Or when I am angry about something and can't seem to calm down......

[@patlafontaine6773]

You get paid to sleep? Nice one buddy!

[@greendholia5206]

He makes me feel like it's all gonna b OK in the long run

[@jessicacanfield5058]

It is

[@meanstreak5453]

What would John like for Christmas? Presence.

[@TasteofIntelligence]

Clever indeed

[@thinginground5179]

Good one. What would john also want for christmas? mince pie

[@joem13yearsago73]

LOL (Laughing Out Loud)

[@amara75284]

@@joem13yearsago73 you scared me when i read 13 years ago, nice troll darlin'👑

[@paulbucknall2435]

Legend

[@joannecurrey860]

God has blessed John Butler with a way to teach us so much!

[@zsoltkatona3148]

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Thank you John, from Hungary.

[@dscan5254]

Jesus never leave my side thank you John what a wonderful voice and video thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@simpaticode]

"Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." 34:30

[@lukemccann]

🙏🏼❤️

[@catherine9808]

Amen 🙏

[@nieselpriem]

Sin is a man-made construct to control people.

[@ngreat4390]

Jesus Christ is the way to the father

[@Sorry_i_eated_it]

I am an atheist but i still love this guys videos

[@jayfeathersimp]

Jesus loves you still! Amen. 🙏💗💗

[@Seemsayin]

I'm not an atheist, but these videos make me love to not be awake. 100% slobbering, mind-numbing gibbefish. This is ASMR GOLD. I can understand why others have copied this, uploaded it and stamped ASMR on it. This is a pure mystical, magical, slimy-sounding sleeping pill. These people actually believe they can think their way to super intergalactic oneness. I'm just wondering what makes this guy some kind of expert. Where did he get all of his "widsom" from? He's not even recognized by any religious faction on the globe.

[@devasadhvi]

Love listening to this again. Years ago I "left Jesus behind." But lately feeling the connection, as this is what I was brought up in. Now it feels like I am seeing a combination of the East and West for me that I can thrive in.

[@AIXITstageleft]

I absolutely love this Mantra, it was my first one. ❤ ✝️

[@rachelethearistocrat5164]

I don't follow the path of Christianity but this mantra has helped me tremendously during my mental treks. I took 10 minutes out of my shift to sit in a dark room with my eyes closed, feet on the ground, and listening to the prayer in this audio. As I focused I actually felt my brain filtering out the trash, and my mind was going clearer!

[@SpiritualUnfoldment]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing your experience - an encouragement to many. Phil

[@seds94]

I beg you to forgive those who have hurt you in any way shape or form. If you truly forgive you will be set free..

[@ninaz2120]

Listening and looking at Mr. John Butler is absolutely delightful end heartwarming. Thank you so much for being with us.

[@ro4eva]

I would be so grateful if this man was my grandpa.

[@ellisonhamilton3322]

Thank you John and Phil. Very helpful. I " think " too much. My mind is ever chewing on matters of purely earthly concern and this often leaves me in an agitated state. I've recently began the journey, if you will, of thinking less and meditating and praying more. I very much appreciate John's insights. They are helping. All the best to you both in this new year. 🙏❤🙏

[@kman8271]

Falling asleep to Grandpa John. Can’t sleep? Play this video. So soothing, calming, just perfectly loving and peaceful. Seeing his love for Jesus is beautiful.

[@gabrielraphael8084]

You have to love him. So simple, humble and pure.🌈

[@petes.6609]

The world needs a lot more John Butler's right now.

[@tituscosby7947]

Guess what

[@reecemesser]

John would say the opposite

[@reecemesser]

@Pu5sy Devourer This is the lowest world

[@thinginground5179]

@@reecemesser and thats why it needs more John butlers

[@missa7393]

John Butler is the best! Can listen to his voice forever. Thank you for posting!

[@joyawoniyi]

“He was a quiet man. An artist. A craftsman”.

[@bfuiltugomaith]

🇨🇮Dearest john you are blessed and beloved of God. Thank you for the simplicity and beauty of your thoughts, so inspiring

[@Tvidstein]

Dear John thank you for sharing your nectar of Experience and wisdom. Also many thanks to Phil for your wonderful work of editing and putting this Video on KZbin

[@blackbean4509]

I love you John Butler ,your so full of love, wisdom I miss your voice we need your voice.

[@johnnicholls5284]

I keep coming back to this prayer time with our lovely guide, John. Just lately I' needed this kind of help to find peace. Thank you.

[@benbrown9020]

This is a wonderful teaching of the profound spiritual treasure of the Jesus Prayer; particularly valuable as in the session John, and those with him, embody the prayer and the presence is made palpable. Also I notice, right at the end, we have another spiritual teaching on the Trinity. Inspirational.

[@garycox3841]

John, I don’t have the words to say how precious this teaching is for me. It is such a beautiful presentation, and so inspiring to me. Much love and gratitude to you and Phil❤️ 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@dinastefaniedoldt4057]

Thank you so much John! You are a shining pure vessel of GOD’s spirit and you are so inspiring. Thank you and blessings!

[@garycox3841]

So beautiful, and deeply touching. I imagine that I will be watching this time, and time again❤️

[@gustavodaza4024]

I love you John! You are the Water and the Wisdom that our existence needs and thirsts for. Bless you always 🙏

[@jasonlassiter9229]

John is absolutely correct, I agree 100%, LOVE is the epitome of life…Without love there continues to be wholes that need filling in everyone’s life, and love helps to fill these holes 🕳. GOD Bless you John…Your words are so profound.

[@tntshomesteadadventures]

Absolutely love listening to this man. Such a wealth of knowledge and the voice is so tranquil. Meditation clearly provides longevity

[@scothohl4586]

Thank you for sharing John to the world...

[@htttppppp]

Lock the mind inside the words and dispel everything, like this elder says. No visions, no other thoughts. However good they might seem. That’s the beginning. Humility is needed. Good luck!

[@mmmfun77]

I love this man and all he does♥️

[@Herkimerdiamond]

Jesus is saving lives through john ❤️

[@WeeZerRascal]

He LITERALLY gave us the keys to life. Wow!!

[@robertforsythe3280]

Spirit is what holds importance. To find the repose within Christ. Thank so much for this Prayer. We all must seek Christ for our immortal souls sake. Bless you for your work.

[@RosaLeeJean]

Tears rolling down my face,I wanna go home in my heart.I have a roof,but no home-feeling

[@dyoncools1774]

One of my personal favourites!

[@PrinzFreimut]

Thank you for sharing your experiences, wisdom, knowledge, peace and love. It helps me so much. ❤

[@florenciav8993]

Thanks John for sharing your wisdom in such a deep and simple way!! Your teachings strenghten my heart to continue the Journey back Home!!! 🇦🇷

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

I always enjoy this man with his wisdom.. thank you John.

[@soniamarieduguiawe9112]

Your videos are a form of meditation as I sort of chew to your words of wisdom. You are a breath of fresh air in Christian teaching. Thank you. 🙏

[@k8eekatt]

Thank you for sharing these insights in finding belonging in the presence.

[@manueladolfogarciamichelon8034]

Muchas gracias from Spain!!! Thomas Keating and you are teachers of divine things, of Reality

[@kathycallahan6138]

I find these types of videos/format very helpful... Thank you...

[@terrybrown3036]

Merry Christmas Mr. John Butler So happy I found you

[@carvalone3076]

Oh the gift you've given to me today!!! Thank you from my heart, dear Sir!!

[@martinv.-]

Beautiful, as always, thank you for all the content you put out! Congrats on the 10M views John and Phil :)

[@dommccaffry3802]

This is absolutely fantastic, and exactly the explanation from john i have been waiting for

[@dougdean8996]

Thanks Phil for introducing John Butler to the world.

[@SoundsFromTheRock]

John is a treasure. I love the guy so much, he has taught me alot about relaxation.

[@infernafirestein]

I’m really enjoying this format. Thank you John and Phil. ❤️🇨🇦

[@talon2talon757]

The comforter. God is good.

[@frequentblondie]

I wanna give this man a hug....

[@lektor0815]

"Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me the sinner"

[@lettherebelight5849]

31 minutes. The virus of crowns. I am in bed, listening to your beautiful voice. 3 days with the cov, and it has been a spiritual retreat for me. Away from the others, in bed. No TV and the bustle of life. I have able to deepen my Jesus Prayer with my little komboskini bracelet. How ironic that the break I needed to spend on meditation and prayer and peace was through the worlds current bogie man. A bogie-bug. (There is always a bogie man. Society needs them to create fear.)

[@ForOneNature]

This has earned a permanent open tab on the browser. This and spiritual sunshine.

[@Dinoslocos]

If I had a grandfather I wish it was someone like this man.Goshhhh

[@stephenbarningham330]

What a lovely, lovely, wonderfully beautiful man! God bless you kind sir!

[@annalisahansen2522]

Beautiful and helpful, thank you ❤️

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀️☀️☀️ 💚💛❤️ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@mauriciozalles1]

This is so relaxing 😌

[@Raydianthearts]

Thank you so much for sharing and making this available here.

[@tiapiper1168]

God bless you Mr. John ❤️

[@bankerduck4925]

I am again simply stopping by to say Cheers! Cheers to Mr. John Butler, lovely...

[@bassface8580]

I wonder sometimes as a bass player of 19 years experience.. maybe playing music is a form of finding the present. I mean when I'm doing it I'm thinking of nothing else and I'm in the time of just grooving so to speak. It's the closest I have to relating to the meditation without knowing what it is really. I'm 34.. sometimes I have used the feet on the ground and feel your bodys presence on the earth and try find inner peace when there is some chaos in my mind. It does help. If I could see John in person I'd love to give him a great hug and have a small chat with him. What a legend

[@Edward_USMC13]

I recently discovered this wonderful man during my path over the past couple years. He’s …I don’t have words to amply describe. Best of luck to u and never stop your gift of music. The sound of the cosmos

[@denisewilliamson6819]

What a wonderful human being you are John, God bless you

[@quakers200]

There are rare individual that have something happen mentally that transforms that person, a sense of calmness, peace, satisfaction, lack of ego and usually a sense of the spiritual. Most often the spiritual side aligns with their religious tradition but in a better way than the usual ministers, preachers, wise men. There is something genuine about it.

[@thatfellow7556]

John Butler is a national treasure. A true man of God.

[@cloneskiller]

Thank you john. You've helped me alot over the year. Cheers 😁

[@RedmiRedmi-go6cl]

Last words...🙄

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

John you have such a calming presence. I couldn't watch this all the way through because I have to do my morning routine, but I enjoy everything you have to say and I wish you and everyone else there a happy holiday season,.in spite of this pandemic. Much love from Michigan, USA. ❤️❤️❤️

[@fionahart45]

So Happy to find you Thank you 🙏 for your wisdom 😍

[@reneekh3599]

This man's wisdom is amazing ❤. He sums up here what I've always believed in my heart about the human experience & condition and our relationship with the Devine... - Ironically, similar to John I was born & raised American in the Roman Catholic faith by a faithful mother whose parents immigrated from Poland, but I am also of middle eastern Ukrainian Orthodox & Byzantine/Eastern Catholic heritage; & this man reminds me so much of the spiritual side of my deceased eldest brother - who was my brother who struggled so much with this human condition and the existence or non-existence of God. I wish I would have found this man before my brother passed, to share John's talks with him. BTW, 30:45 is so, so true.