The Jason Gregory Podcast

In this podcast, we will explain what the genuine individual is according to Taoism. In the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu text, there is a term used in Chinese known as zhenren. Zhenren is often translated as the true individual of Tao, the perfected person, or authentic sage. It is a genuineness that is natural to all beings, but usually only accessed by the great spiritual masters and is the essential characteristic of the mysterious Taoist sages. In this podcast we will unpack what the zhenren essentially means and how we can come back into alignment with it so that we can be an aperture for the Tao to enlighten the world.

2020 is a great year for new books. There are many new books that are revolutionizing the game and contributing to an even deeper exploration of Eastern thought, just like my new book Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance (hit the following link to buy my book https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm). But outside of my shameless plug for my new book, there is a host of new books that I am personally excited about. I will give you my top five new releases of 2020 and a rundown of what the books are about. Enjoy!

In this podcast, we will explain the secret power we all attain when we let go of control and trust life. This secret power is the heart of all the Eastern spiritual traditions, especially Taoism. Lao-tzu advocated for us to seek the low places in life, essentially meaning we should embody the essence of humility. In the same way water seeks the lowest places, but at the same time is the most powerful force in nature, so too are we if we understand this metaphor deeply. What is this secret power and how can we align with it? Find out!

One of the most difficult components of wu-wei to master is the doing nondoing element. It can be easy to be constantly in a state of nondoing when we disengage from the world. But what happens when we integrate back with society? Can we act from a place of wu-wei, making our actions effortless? In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer the concerns people have when it comes to remaining dedicated to wu-wei in our creative life. Essentially, I will address how you can allow your creative workflow to shine with abundance while remaining in the effortless state of wu-wei.

In this podcast, we will explain if spirituality needs scientific validation. A lot of spiritual teachers sing praise of their tradition and spiritual path when science validates some of their ancient spiritual knowledge. But why is it so important for science to validate spirituality's thousands of years of extensive exploration into the nature of consciousness and the universe? Science is essentially the new game in town in regards to the exploration of consciousness and the universe. Why don't science accept the thousands of years of accumulative knowledge gained in Eastern spirituality specifically? The reason is that science itself has its own set of beliefs based on matter is everything, even above and beyond consciousness. This scientific worldview is diametrically opposed to Eastern spirituality because the worldview of the great Eastern traditions is that consciousness is fundamental. This one opposing view and a lot more are what we will unpack in this podcast. Science has its own worldview by which it judges everything, but how does that apply to the great Eastern spiritual traditions which are complete systems in and of themselves. Does spirituality need scientific validation? Find out.

In this podcast, we will explore the fundamental source of the universe and a lot more. In the three great Eastern traditions of Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism the source is described using the terms Brahman, Tao, and Sunyata. Though the philosophical perspective and general worldview may differ among the three traditions, the nondual experience of the source cannot be different and is only perceived as different on a linguistic level due to philosophical differences, something acknowledged by enlightened masters and scholars. We will dissect the similarities and differences of the three traditions and focus on a comprehensive understanding of the ultimate source of all existence.

The differences between the nondual paths of Taoism and Vedanta and the dualistic paths of Yoga and Samkhya are many. But both nondual and dual paths are reconciled in their foundation of experience which is interpreted differently according to each overarching philosophy. In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer a question in regards to the fundamental similarities that reconcile the differences, showing that at the core of even dualistic systems such as Yoga and Samkhya, there is a nondual basis that one cannot ignore.

In this podcast, we will explore the nature of enlightenment within Eastern spirituality and lots more. There is often a misconception of what enlightenment is and how it relates to our subjective persona. Another issue surrounding enlightenment is whether or not it is a permanent state of consciousness or a temporary experience. We will unpack all of these issues and much, much more.

In this podcast, we will explore why our nature is warped and how to become pure again. The great Eastern spiritual traditions explain that we are fundamentally good and it is all of the indoctrination we go through that warps our nature leading to insane people. The game of life in Eastern spirituality, then, is about unraveling ourselves from all of this conditioning, so we can be who we truly are.

In this podcast, we will explore the nature of the soul in Eastern spirituality. It is a far more complex theory than that of Western philosophy and religions. The Eastern view of the soul is grounded in a scientific understanding of the our mind-body relationship to consciousness. This Eastern perspective gives us clarity on the nature of reincarnation and if in fact an actual individual soul really exists.