John Butler ‘Discovering Stillness - Part 2’ Interview by Iain McNay.

John Butler ‘Discovering Stillness - Part 2’ Interview by Iain McNay.
Author of ‘Wonders Of Spiritual Unfoldment’ and Mystic Approaches.’ His loves were farming and meditation. Tells his story of spiritual unfoldment and how he discovered stillness. It was not always an easy path for him and he went through periods of depressions and hopelessness.
‘Realisation is not a personal attainment - it usually comes at times of deep prayer or quietness when the mind is clear of personal me…’
‘I’m just a quiet old man of regular habits going up and down the hill to church each day, sitting on a bench when the weather is warm. I don’t speak much. Adventures are inside.’
‘From worldliness the absolute completion of Pure Being can seem out of touch, more theoretical than real. How can it be relevant to need? Once known however any return to ordinary worldly ways only seem to emphasise its loss.
Total longing brings its own reward but all feelings of achievement disappear. Incomparable gifts of Heavenly Grace instruct, inspire, save us from drowning in the world.’
You can find out more about John Butler by following this link;
www.spiritualunfoldment.co.uk
The transcript of this interview is available to view here.
www.conscious.tv/text/134.htm
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[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

This beautiful man taught me more about God in ninety minutes and change than any church ever has in more than three decades.

[@elenol1310]

Welcome to Spirituality,God is not Christian or Buddhist its just perfect oneness and you can experience it by being here, now.

[@rosisunny9302]

💜 🙏 😍 Yes we can all learn from him!He is Spirit God is working true hem to scholl us the way,or one Way! 🙏

[@vohas2691]

@@elenol1310 John believes in Christ.

[@elenol1310]

@@vohas2691 thats fine ,but he talks more about actually feeling Christs presence ,rather than believing in it idk

[@Aum_shantishantishanti111]

I know right , so grateful for his heart ❤️ 3 .

[@capeconvoy7830]

This is the best thing I have ever seen on You Tube. This is the how the internet can be a force for good.Thank you

[@matthewstokes1608]

Hear hear! And God Bless... Marvelous world!

[@KnutFan]

....God bless the algorithm, it gets a bad name these days

[@rosisunny9302]

💜🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️Only if you vealy involved 😅😅😅Most see it us Entertainment😢😢and forgett!Getting his book means you Spirit is on the upp way!!😉😉💜 🙏

[@camilladrummond1960]

Yes! My thought exactly!💖

[@justinthyme3283]

His stupid iiiiii8i8j8o9kbooo lol

[@nanni4192]

It broke my heart when he said, "I write books.. but most people of course don't read them."

[@duffersweeney]

I can assure you he doesn't care one bit because from the standpoint of self/god realisation it's all the will of god.

[@mikejames1641]

i'm not good at reading, so i listen and watch. and much love to you.

[@balajiLILG]

@WinterGirl ikr

[@mlg8605]

Me to

[@surbhiverma1268]

@@duffersweeney true.

[@seamountain100]

What a lovely, lovely man. After this interview I went to his webpage and bought one of his books immediately.

[@MS-qt3xp]

David Sjöberg how was the book?

[@camleighton171]

Im wondering as well

[@seamountain100]

It was really good. It was not easy to read so it took it's time. What I remember most from the book was the time John Butler spent in Africa. Living in the wilderness sleeping under the stars and were totally one with everything.

[@snowball7829]

Nice side of KZbin comments

[@bytheseag5228]

I've ordered one of his books too. I want to immerse myself in his incredible life story.

[@tzmythos]

I was elated by this section of the interview, Ian, because John was saying things that I totally identified with. My mother was Russian and brought me to Australia as a very small child where immigration policy of the time had me put into an orphanage until she could buy a house, which took almost 10 years. When I was released, I had had very little contact with my family, been raised as a Presbyterian, and knew not a word of Russian. I did go to Russian Orthodox Church but quickly became very skeptical about it, and with Christianity altogether and since then, struggled to reconcile with religion over most of my lifetime ... and I tried several. But in my late sixties, my family long dead, I rediscovered Orthodoxy, and entering an Orthodox Church for the first time in decades, I felt a total coming home, among my own people. That genetic connection has been very influential in other aspects of my life as well, even to the kinds of landscapes that I feel at home in. There is, I think, a. powerful genetic influence on our spiritual awareness that is not recognised by most. Studying Jung, I realise that his theories and his work were in many ways strongly influenced by his European background. I was so glad, therefore, to hear John Butler speak so frankly of this cultural influence on him.

[@456quip]

The fact that John’s message resonates with so many people (I mean, just look at the warmth and wisdom in the comments below) shows he points to something we all instinctively recognize and aspire to.

[@tillyvickers2721]

"In order to be what we are we have to eliminate what we are not." What a beautiful man.Thank you Ian,Renate and John.🙋🏻‍♀️🌻🌻🌻

[@michaelg1569]

That would be who we think we are.

[@vadir3517]

*we have to come out of what we are not*

[@crispysunny1183]

This old man's soft spoken nature heals my eczema and forgets the itching. My daily medicine.

[@stevenholt8805]

Every time I see Johns face, it makes me want to hug him.

[@rosisunny9302]

💜😊He has the Spirit in him!Jest think Jesus and God!🤷‍♀️😳😳💜👍👍 🙏

[@wardog236]

Came for the asmr but ended up watching the entire interview and really connecting with a lot of what John spoke of think I’m gana go back to part one and watch again

[@christinemiller230]

I would love to take a walk in nature with him, and absorb everything he says. He's older,he's lived ... He surely knows more than me. ❤️

[@anderskihlstedt792]

Marvelous. Just marvelous. What a man. A master right in front of us.

[@elifineart]

It's heart lifting to listen to this gentle loving man, God bless.

[@wendyst.germain4482]

I’ve just ordered John’s book and can’t wait to read it.

[@JulianSummerhayes1967]

One of the most special things I've ever watched. Amen John. And thank you Ian for bringing John's work to the world.

[@BRM101]

Julian Summerhayes isn’t he wonderful

[@downsouth1878]

He's not a Christian he's buddhist

[@owenbush2991]

@@downsouth1878 your joking right?

[@pyromorph6540]

@@downsouth1878 Why do the labels matter anyway, he channels the formless spirit we all are. Enjoy his work :) Maybe christianity originally is just that?

[@rosisunny9302]

💜😊Gat his book 😊😊💜 🤷‍♀️ 🙏

[@svenflaco4866]

"abandon the ego, this is the demon within you, the devil within you.Then everything that we try inadequately to do as people is done automatically by God". - Succinction

[@mikeb3315]

As Jesus said... Get behind me Satan... Clearly the ego... Because Jesus is inside us all as energy going up the spine like a serpent... Repent, Meditation is the way to rise that energy up to the pineal gland...

[@Stayinthelite]

What a beautiful spirit. “ The Mind is a Wonderful Master but a terrible Servant “ I agree it’s better to have satan/ego get behind you because it’s apart of you and so where can it go because everything is here? You have to let it know YOU are the ONE driving this bus and they have to shut up, listen and sit down.

[@r3b3lvegan89]

That’s pretty well said. Way more sensible way of understanding those stories than how religious and political power structures abuse it to control and enslave humans. Writing is on the wall of our souls we just have to look

[@elohimfire1]

What a wonderful being. So much grace beauty and presence. Couldn't help but smile the whole time listening to him

[@mishie618]

Me too.. yes I watched this 5 years after you, but I smiled the whole time, wishing I had the wherewithal to accomish spiritual oneness the way he has. It is work, and I'm single mum to a 4 year old with autism so meditation is very hard for me. barely any moment to do it. Be well... hope you remember the warmth he gave you as I will hold onto it as long as I can.

[@urgulp]

Thanks Ian, lovely interview. The metaphor of dark and light, presence and absence, sin and repentance is wonderfully illustrated. John is an inspiring being indeed.

[@paulanaughton6507]

I've found my work...& its destined for joy, heartwarming inspiring interview. Thank you. .

[@caroline0566]

Totally resonated with this beautiful soul ,I want to bring him home !! ,Gather round a lit fire ,cup of coca and and soak up the stories & wisdom of this wonderful man .

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

caroline0566 you want all that and you wont even fuck him?!? How rude!

[@gemhudson9896]

Cup of coca? Coca cola? No way I'd prefer cocoa

[@rosisunny9302]

@@TheRealSandorClegane 🤢🤢🤮🤮🙃🙃🙃🙃did not know ill People watch it too!!

[@annpowerduperier9779]

"adventures on the inside" ... I so get this. What a lovely man, thank you for sharing this

[@TheDasherlad]

lovely lovely gentle man..... personifying gentleness... a great presence....

[@yourdad.7134]

Liam O Broin sells weed

[@rosisunny9302]

🤷‍♀️🙂🙂Wonderfull and Stillness in Vid.💜😌😌😌😌 🙏

[@vermilionplains3464]

This man has seen and experienced everything. I feel like he knows all the answers about life and death. What an inspiring man and he opened up my mind in a negative time of my life and im glad I found this.

[@michaelg1569]

He had the advantage of not having to unlearn 16 years of school.

[@babakrezaei177]

Hello everyone I'm not a Christian But i believe in goodness and kindness And this person really opened some sort of portal for me to travel through my own spirit and understand the events which is happening all around the universe We should support the good waves We are responsible for one and other We are what we are and it's our duty to spread peace and hope Hope you're doing well, safe and healthy Much love.

[@laurenthompson8866]

His interview is so relaxing. I love listening to him reflect on his life.

[@mason698]

fr bruh but it got me reflecting my life too

[@apgwilym]

Thank you for giving this man a chance to help us.

[@clintwhatley7981]

His discovered sense of belonging lifted him.

[@MrMB5000]

This interview met me during a crisis, sort of. Helped me in a dangerous way, cause there was a lot of darkness in my life. It hurt to name it. Thank u, John

[@rosisunny9302]

🤷‍♀️💜😢We all go true this many Times 😳it’s Human!🌹🌹🌹🌹 🙏

[@alvaro1121]

Hey I hope your life is better now! Have a great week and remember things do get better, and things constantly change.

[@VictorMartinez-mp2ml]

God has given this man this gift. John inlightens me through simplicity by just being still. Letting go to God and rest. Always returning to meditation where God is in that stillness.

[@eylam9690]

Thank you so much for this. Beautiful interview. Wonderful man. And what a surprise to find he actually lives less than 50 miles away from me. It is quite true that conscious beings walk among us, and we do not even know about it.

[@BADBIKERBENNY]

Imagine Bob Ross and this guy just talking together.

[@alistercade]

John- "Just..Leave the canvas blank...your in a place of endless stillness that way... Bob- "Well John that is beautiful, would it be ok if i pretended to paint?" John- "Of course..just...see the colors in your mind..spilling over the canvas..." Bob- "...there..just that easy..John, you have a wonderful mind my friend.." John- "...I wish we could...*sniff*..Have met, you bring stillness to others, and that is...wonderful" Bob- "you have met me now John, ill be waiting up here with a fresh canvas for you, until then, happy painting, and god bless" John- "together, we shall sit in stillness" I think thats how it would go a little.

[@Butterball3588]

alistercade read that in their voices.

[@nightlysobbing]

And Mr. Rogers

[@kmax1223]

Throw Noam Chomsky in there as well

[@creeksnrivers9574]

😴

[@lincathrin]

Peter Russell recommended your interviews and so happy he did ! thank you John Butler for sharing your huge russian heart life stories. you have helped me very much.

[@Rodrigo_Duarte_cantor]

So touched by this wonderful man... This interview made me cry many times... So grateful! Thanks!!!

[@rosisunny9302]

💜🥲🥲Yes me to but a nice cry,he is full off Love and Light!Wish many People are like him 💜👍 🙏

[@mreynaert9997]

what a privilege to listen to him.He realized what most of us are still searching for. God bless ❤❤❤

[@michaelg1569]

That’s because we’ve been looking in all the wrong places

[@frialsharefabdo2047]

💚 From Syria ....thank you sooooo much for this wonderful wesdom and for bringing this beautiful soul to speak this golden wisdom ....we are all One pure Love and One pure Consciousness

[@AMentorway4u]

A delicate soul without a doubt. At 7 years old when he was sent to boarding school he was separated from all he ever new. Love, family, animals and open spaces. I think he was forever trying to get back there.. A reconciliation.

[@luttskey]

The best interview I have seen, ever. Period. End of sentence.

[@yourdad.7134]

Yer fanny stinks of piss

[@nialltxrry]

9:21 this bit is so relaxing, the way he speaks

[@Peckerwood-502]

I don’t know how I found this, but apparently I was supposed to watch it. I’m very glad I did. Anyone that is lucky enough to get to spend time with this man hopefully knows what a gift it is. I could sit and listen to him for hours.

[@AnanthaVijaya]

I can see myself listening to this again and again. His indwelling simplicity, clarity cuts across all barriers. Thank god for appearing in such forms 🙏🏽

[@daphneradenhurst724]

Wonderful. Though I have been following John for some time now and I just came across this interview, his simplicity, his heartfulness just blew me away. His direct experience cuts through all the dogma of religion and penetrates to the heart of it all. Thank you John. Namaste.

[@UD1954]

I am inclined to say John Buttler is a saint of spiritual wisdom out of personal awakening. Take home teachings for me is Solitude, Silence & Stillness Thank you.

[@Mark_Allen_n]

What a remarkable account. Thank you.

[@clementine2005]

Feeling very blessed to have watched this, thank you so much!

[@Twilightsummerbreeze]

Beautiful. Thank you for bringing him to my attention. Truly helpful. You are also such a wonderful interviewer. You ask what people truly want to know. And good questions I hadn't even thought of. My life changed.

[@colettetuckey8949]

I'm in love. What a beautiful man. Great interview. Thank you

[@marjoriestander8903]

The Presence of Love is so beautifully evident. I bless you for sharing your love and life with the world. Grace superabounding

[@r3b3lvegan89]

John butler reminds me of a super gentle version of the revolutionary teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti and his talks especially the real revolution: the end of fear and suffering. Like after listening to both people it’s just extremely wonderful and humbling and articulated super well. Namaste John

[@markramos6768]

I want to find out what church he goes to. This man is incredible, beautiful, humble and loving. A real gift to this world....through his love and wisdom. John you are a beautiful being, much love..

[@ClepsidraSideral]

It's not the church. It's going within.

[@CactusLand]

What a beautiful man, he gives me hope.

[@Awesomevids806]

I hope we never lose John no one can replace him he is a blessing from God thank u John butler

[@life13525]

this man moved me to tears of joy, thank you

[@BRM101]

Christina me to

[@lluna1266]

Redfield 100% no one cares that you’re trying to offend or shock or whatever you’re doing, it’s boring.

[@lluna1266]

Christina I’m glad this footage could invoke such emotions for you.

[@robertjohn6585]

Redfield 100% he was talking to the OP with the second message you moron

[@bigrockydennis4216]

I kinda like this guy because he has reached many of the same conclusions about human consciousness as I have, but for God sake I wish he would just shave that damn hair on his nose because it's distracting my sensitive Aspie brain!

[@razzer49]

CAPE CONVOY SAID BELOW--This is the best thing I have ever seen on You Tube. This is the how the internet can be a force for good.Thank you---SPOT ON WELL SAID

[@bobturano1247]

wow......so complearly clear.....fully acquired meaning ...rich in all ways and efforts....a life well spent and continued....thank you so very much...what a blessing you shared with us and in a larger sense....all there is of us...

[@derekt7206]

I'm glad I found this video, I needed to see this video.

[@JuanitaGrande]

Well, those were some sweet tears. Thanks, John, thanks, Iain.

[@itsalondonthing9562]

What an absolutely loving gentle soul this geeza is, bless you John butler!!

[@justinleclairabdullahqasim117]

A most blessed man. An open heart is invited to endless mystery.

[@kzrolf]

Thank you. What a beautiful man-so loving, humble and inspiring!!!

[@vicflo9641]

His voice is so soothing

[@aleksandrross278]

Jesus meditation that helped me to feel a presence of Christ light in my heart is "Om Jesus Christ God's oneness Om".

[@HuseyinAtaiEsengol]

Your sir are high as a kite! Congrats!

[@tbonyh3976]

What a truly remarkable man! Extraordinary interview. Thank you Iain.

[@hdgjkag]

Love is what keeps everything together in this beautiful dance. Such a beautiful being. Thank you.

[@gwynnemayer0816]

A real inspiration to return to wholeness. Giving up the duplicity of ego.

[@millaire81]

wath can i say.......i was truly touched and move by this man, love the interview ! thank you Ian :)

[@babacloanza]

Bless you both for this video! Thank you!

[@Nathan-bb4th]

Love this video, the way Ian interviews and the way John shares his wisdom, past, and personal stories that shaped him :) wish I could hug both of them for being good :)

[@MorganWrightTHEBRINK]

What a wonderful mystic. So true and full of Grace.

[@dback5235]

What a great 😌 perfect experience listening to John .......

[@brianrice9532]

I watched these videos parts 1&2 , three times and I have shared the links with several people . This man speaks so much truth in each statement, it takes time and a re-listening to let it all sink in. He speaks from the heart and he has gained so much wisdom in his 80 years of seeking and finding on his spiritual journey . I ordered his book 'Wonders of Spiritual Unfoldment" I believe he has a message for our generation. He spent all of his life in meditation and I love his concept of prayer which is really meditation by a different name . I especially love his humility and love which just flows from his spirit. I believe he has experienced the divine in such a very profound way , he has the spirit of the eternal Christ realized in his being, and he has so much to teach us. Thanks for posting these videos .

[@onenessseeker5683]

I have the spiritual unfoldment book. I just got to put in it all into practice now. I'm feeling ready to repent & come back to God. Amen

[@mariaumana4031]

Thank you for the msg Mr. Butler. I love the analogies you use....helps to easily understand what you are communicating!

[@jdncoke2]

that guy is cool and right on the money, i can feel it. thank u for creating this interview x

[@matthewstokes1608]

I was , I believe, sent to the discovery of this man at the very moment I needed him… I must say that God came to me in a time of darkness and through John Butler, Brother Lawrence and C S Lewis revolutionized my entire life - as if opening up the light - a magical intensity overtook my soul and through repentance it was in a state of shock but euphoria that I found God through Christ. I thank the interviewer here - I especially thank John Butler and his film clips - but all praise goes to the Light of the World and our Father in heaven. Thank you John, forever. Forever!

[@muireann48]

I just echo the other comments. So profound and so simply and clearly spoken about.Thank you, Ian, for following this wonderful man at his own pace and for making two videos rather than one.

[@colinbowring3300]

A sense of calmness and blessing came over me just listening to this man . Magnificent and beautifly wonderful! God Bless you gentle soul. I got so much from hearing him, even as a born again Christian, I felt so much peace, it was incredible. Just in the manner that I'd say that is probably how Jesus himself would talk to us. What a blessing of calmness in a world in turmoil. I feel as he does, in the world but not of the world.

[@targetaudience0x]

I'm so grateful to have found this channel and this interview. I felt deeply John's message about letting go; of the ego, of fear, of conditioned ideas about ourselves and the world and thereby allowing the wisdom of the universe, our core nature and spirit in.

[@michaelg1569]

The ego doesn’t go quietly. All you have to do is follow in his footsteps.

[@Tonkistador]

Can't have enough of that deep voice speaking such wise and honest words. Thank you John you help me geet to sleep at peace.

[@TheFirstGroover]

Awesome lesson of Life. Trully a blessed person.

[@elizadaphne5501]

🌻🌿🙏so beautiful, truth! Blessed to see and listen ....Ian, your face was shining in peace in front of John🙏🌠

[@coloradodafronteira]

I'm an atheist but this was beautiful to watch and hear, I'd love to meet this man and listen to his stories for hours

[@gkopij]

Immense. Life lived fully and realized.True human journey to enlightenment and infinite wisdom.

[@fionahart45]

Many tears and many similar experiences Will buy his books and support him and his interests love 💕 this immensely 🇦🇺love from Australia

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Happiest most Blessed Man Alive.....................so wonderful! Beautiful! Much Gratitude! Listening to You my heart overflows with peace and joy! Thank You!

[@Tvidstein]

From Minute 10 this is one of the most valuable Video I have ever seen. As Geoff Thompson said "One line can transform your life" this is such one

[@marysmyth8288]

Wonderful interview thank you both

[@vs3183]

I am not a Christian. I am from India. I hear the same words, emotions, the same ideas which I find in Indian and Sufi spiritual traditions. Such a beautiful, beatiful man. Heart, love, no separation. The presence of something sacred; all pervading. There is no dearth of charalatans in the market of inner world. Based on my intellectual experience, this man is geniune to the core. Anyone who listens to this man must consider themselves as lucky. I feel lucky that I stumbled on these videos todaly. I am indebted to KZbin, to the team of Conscious TV and this man. I did find myself in tears at the end. May we all go beyond our petty selves and live a true life worth living. Thank you. Thank you very much.

[@garyparker1220]

This is just beautiful 😍. I just can’t explain how well and how he explains it so well. Thank you John!

[@robfurnari1]

John Butler is a very wise man. 🙏⛪️🙏

[@omtulsi]

Thank You, thanks to John and to the Spirit. Love to all

[@captal6187]

So deliciously spoken. Thank you John Butler.iain M beautifully interviewed... softly and gently.

[@Jake-hs6wy]

This man is mesmerising, not only his voice but his words are really thought provoking

[@Thecornishhiker]

This was a pleasure to listen to, and in doing so it has softened me with a lightness i had not felt for some time. Thank you

[@henkverhaeren3759]

Thanks Ian andJohn for this priceless beacon of light

[@itmbelgrade]

John is an enlightened being. It is very interesting though, that he realized the absolute reality from a Christian background, what would be called Bhakta in the East, or the path of faith. What he is telling about reality is exactly the same what is taught by Jnana-Marga or Advaita. Either you realize it through faith or understanding, the truth is one.

[@Nightingale47]

Like he said himself, "There can be many ways to the top of the mountain" 😊 I think that was a nice metaphor 🗻

[@isabellabuckley7999]

You are an inspiration dear John Butler👍

[@xxsupremoz2187]

This vid is so calming if ur mad just listen to the jhon butler story

[@universalsustenence6915]

I like how John describes his travels and compares his physical trips across the world and drifting through the lands in his mind and how you can go anywhere within your consciousness before packing a single article of clothing into your suitcase. What a concept. I'm describing what John said in part one. Great works!

[@wethemedicine3204]

A truly amazing man and so so inspiring. Gentle and pure

[@conscioustv]

The transcript of this interview is available to view here. www.conscious.tv/text/134.htm

[@jjharvathh]

Iain, John, thank you for your time....