John George Butler (born 16 May 1937) is a British author,

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and retired farmer living in

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. A graduate of the

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, Butler is known for having written several

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s describing his experiences with

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and

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gained through international travel and study, and has accumulated over 200 thousand subscribers on his

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channel where he discusses a wide array of subjects that primarily centre around

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and

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. Butler's spiritual views are told in a Christian context and revolve around the importance of meditation and self-discovery. His soft-spoken voice has drawn fans of

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to his channel as well. A Conscious TV

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with Butler, uploaded in 2016 and covering his life story, received over twenty million views on

; Butler began his YouTube channel after he was encouraged by its positive reception. Beyond authorship and videomaking, Butler also gained attention in the 1970s when he became one of the first farmers in the United Kingdom to promote

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. His organic practices are the subject of the 1975

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documentary ''Three Acres at Bicker Fen''.

Bibliography

* ''Wonders of Spiritual Unfoldment'' (2008) * ''Mystic Approaches'' (2012) * ''Mystic Beginnings'' (2020) * ''Mystic Forbearance: In Russia, Part I'' (2020) * ''Mystic Forbearance: In Russia, Part II'' (2020) * ''Mystic Naturally: In Africa'' (2020) * ''Mystic Verses Volume I: Destined to Joy'' (2020) * ''Mystic Verses Volume II: Do you pray for me?'' (2020)

References

External links

John Butler's channel
on

Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler
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