The Jason Gregory Podcast

Many people on the spiritual path are often perplexed as how to raise a child in the modern world, considering all of the falseness and hypocrisy that has become our materialistic culture. This is something I'm sure we all struggle with and I know many people who have children struggle to raise a child in such a false world. In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer an interesting question about how Lao-tzu, the Buddha, and Ramana Maharshi would raise a child in the modern world.

In this podcast, we will explore how the great Taoist sages Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu would deal with a pandemic. One thing which has been revealed during this current pandemic is the state of mind within the world which is quite alarming. Some countries have been unified in their response and dealt with the situation a lot better than other nations who are seemingly divided based on their view that the current pandemic cares about our individual rights. Taoism can teach us how to respond spontaneously with intelligence, no matter how dire the situation is. But for Taoist wisdom to shine, we need to see each and every situation as it is and not according to our personal beliefs of how we think it is. The wisdom of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu will allow the world to go back to what it was before, but we have to grow up and stop fighting each other and complaining about the situation and realize there are a lot of people really doing it tough in the world, especially in Third World nations. We have a great responsibility to each other and our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate and cannot support themselves in this pandemic. The lessons of Taoism will give you a natural strategy and remedy for dealing with the current pandemic. (This podcast was first released on YouTube July 26, 2020).

In this podcast, we will explore why Easterners and Westerners think differently. There is an outdated assumption, based on Western biases, that there is one universal way of thinking. But modern research suggests nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, the differences in thinking are why Westerners tend to misinterpret Eastern spirituality, leading to new age oversensationalized interpretations of the philosophies of Taoism, Hinduism and Buddhism. We will uncover these differences and why different cognitive styles developed in the first place affecting our worldview.

In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain the secret of meditation. Meditation has become a useful tool for people in their people lives. We think of it as a way to manage stress and something that helps us deal with the uncertainty of life. Though these benefits are great and true, there is a secret to meditation that only usually serious practitioners of the Eastern spiritual traditions discover and understand. What is that elusive secret?

In this podcast, we will explore spiritual bypassing, the shadow, and the dangers of psychological dissociation and suppression in spirituality. Though these concerns have been at the forefront of Western psychotherapy, the Eastern spiritual traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism have a had a philosophical and scientific understanding of the mind to counter such psychological issues for thousands of years. But this Eastern science of mind is something a lot of people don't know about when they first get engaged in spirituality all due to spiritual teachers who have not been trained sufficiently in either tradition, leading to the spiritual teachers themselves suffering from these afflictions of mind. We will explain the proper science of mind in the East and how without a thorough understanding of that system you won't make any great progress in your own spiritual process.

In this podcast, we will explore why we celebrate Guru Purnima and the nature of the guru and disciple relationship and why it is important. This whole lineage of guru and disciple was propelled forward by an ancient sage known as Vyasa, who was instrumental in the birth of a classical guru and Hinduism as we know it. I will explain Vyasa's contribution to the world and the evolution of the Hindu scriptures. Ultimately, we will explore whether or not it's necessary to have a guru in this day and age. Find out!

In this podcast, we will explore the life and teachings of a 16-year-old boy who became enlightened and changed the world. This boy, born Venkataraman Iyer, is none other than the great sage of the 20th century we know as Ramana Maharshi. The teachings of Ramana Maharshi played a big part in the nondual spiritual path of Advaita Vedanta, and spirituality in general, becoming popular in the West. But who really was Ramana Maharshi and why are his teachings significant now more than ever?

My new book Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance covers in-depth the ability to cultivate skill and reach peak performance. This book is a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and modern science. I will briefly go over each of the chapters to get you ready for a deep dive into the essence of my new book.

In this podcast we will explore wu-wei, the essential teaching in Taoism. Wu-wei can be translated as nondoing, effortless action, or intelligent spontaneity. It is a concept I have explored within many of my books and my documentaries 'The Art of Effortless Living' and 'Effortless Action: The Art of Spontaneity.' But in this podcast, we will explore it even more deeply including its importance for cultivating skills within a craft or in life that is something I explore in my new book 'Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance.' This is a precursor to my new book and must watch regardless. How can we reach an effortless state of peak performance in our chosen fields which reverberates out into our everyday lives so that we are in harmony with the Tao? Find out!

The spiritual roots of Tibet lay in the native tradition of Bon and the migration of Buddhism from India. Tibet's spirituality is a unique blend of both traditions. But how much influence has Indian spirituality had on the spiritual evolution of Tibet? Are there remnants of Hinduism in Tibetan Buddhism? In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer a question about if there is a relationship between the path of Dzogchen in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon with Advaita Vedanta in Hinduism.