What Is Evolutionary Enlightenment?

Spiritual enlightenment—the attainment of a higher, awakened state of consciousness—has traditionally been the goal of the spiritual quest. But ever since Andrew Cohen began teaching in 1986, he sensed that the very nature of enlightenment itself was evolving. Rather than remaining the attainment of a single individual, the potential for a new, collective enlightenment—manifesting among many individuals together—seemed to be emerging. Here you’ll learn about Evolutionary Enlightenment, its revolutionary implications for the future of human life, and how it’s beginning to manifest in Andrew Cohen’s student body worldwide.

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Part 1: The Birth of Evolutionary Enlightenment Imagine coming together with others in the enlightened recognition that we are all ultimately one Self, suffused with the evolutionary purpose of the cosmos. On July 30, 2001, Andrew Cohen’s vision of this new collective, or inter-subjective, enlightenment actually manifested between a group of his students. In Part 1, you’ll find videos, firsthand accounts, and excerpts from a dialogue with Integral philosopher Ken Wilber. View more »

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Part 2: Visions of the Future Philosophers and mystics have long held the vision of a utopian society—a future “heaven on earth.” In Part 2 you’ll find writings from some of the most far-reaching visionaries of the 20th century—those who intuited the possibility of an evolving and enlightened human culture. View more »

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Part 3: The Challenge of Creating a New World While many of us have imagined the possibility of a future utopia, the dynamics of evolution—and human nature—reveal that old habits and structures always resist the emergence of the new. In this section, you’ll hear from Andrew Cohen and others about what it takes to overcome the forces of inertia that hold the status quo in place. View more »

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Part 4: The Project of Conscious Evolution In Part 4, you’ll find articles and videos that document some of the most recent developments in Andrew Cohen’s work. As a result of his efforts to manifest this new collective enlightened consciousness, and through the commitment of an increasing number of individuals, this miraculous potential is beginning to be realized . . . View more »