His first spiritual book The Levels of Consciousness is an introduction to his theory of consciousness. In addition to lectures, Hawkins summarized his teaching, especially in his own books. Hawkins' teaching on consciousness and spirituality In particular, he was given the honor of "Tae Ryoung Sun Kak Tosa" (Great Soul and Leading Teacher on the Path to Enlightenment) in Seoul in 2000. Hawkins received awards from various quarters. The book has been translated into 15 languages so far and has been on bestseller lists in several countries. Force ”( The levels of consciousness ) Hawkins became known in the field of spiritual literature. After his re-entry into society he was henceforth engaged in spiritual consciousness research, with lectures and as an author. In 1979 he moved to Sedona, Arizona, to become a hermit "spiritually perfecting himself in silence". Afterwards, clients from all over the world came to him who had found out about his alleged healing abilities.
At the age of 38, he said he had "suddenly met with enlightenment". Until 1980, Hawkins ran the North Nassau Mental Health Center in Manhasset, New York, which was then the largest mental health practice in the country. From then on he endeavored to develop spiritual consciousness. He reports that one day he physically collapsed and, after being unconscious, woke up with altered consciousness and a strong knowledge of the existence of God. A long and serious illness / alcohol addiction brought him to the brink of death.
In his early professional life he was a staunch atheist. He studied psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin and worked as a minesweeper for a short time during World War II. According to autobiographical information, he already had extraordinary spiritual experiences as a child and adolescent. 2.3 Hawkins' delimitation and classification of his teaching.2 Hawkins' teaching on consciousness and spirituality.