The Jason Gregory Podcast

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 fo...

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 betwee...

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 e...

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 ab...

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 powe...

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 dedica...

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 essent...

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 percei...

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 differen...

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 a...

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 rea...

I get a host of questions via social media and through my website about the finer details of Eastern spirituality. So I decided to start a new series called Ask Jason. In this series I aim to unpack some of the great questions I receive. The question I tackle in this video is about our moral disposition when we see another being suffer. Should we intervene? Is it natural to intervene? What is our...

In this podcast, we will explore the mind of the great Eastern sages and how they differ from us mere mortals. To understand the difference we will unpack the research in cognitive science and also the different wisdom found in Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. This podcast is a journey from the relative view of reality into the absolute view, as explored by great sages such as Zhuangzi, where parti...

For a while I've been planning a podcast, but I wanted to do it right and not short-change the project. So finally I'm glad to say that my first episode of the podcast is up and I'm joined by my partner in crime and life, Gayoung, to discuss the finer points of Eastern philosophy which only a long format can provide. My podcast is about diving deep into the mystical depths of the world of Eastern...

In this episode of Enlightenment Today I will explore the two births of the Buddha and why Buddha Purnima is important to celebrate. The two births are known as the Rupakaya and Dharmakaya births. I will explain the significance of both births and how they are related to the journey Siddhartha Gautama embarked on to become the enlightened Buddha.

In the episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain how to experience everlasting bliss. In Vedanta, they speak of ananda, a bliss that is everlasting. But ananda is not an associated form of happiness, rather it is unassociated. Taoism also agrees with the views of Vedanta and have an identical view. In the Tao Te Ching, Lao-tzu explains that there is a contentment of contentment we can experie...

At the moment a lot of people are in self-isolation due to the current situation. This is an uncomfortable experience for many who are attuned to constant busyness. People are going stir-crazy without seeing this time as an opportunity that may never return. Instead of going crazy, we should be investing in our own life. So instead of our usual habit of chasing money, it is a great time to invest...

Meditating properly requires a lot more than closing our eyes and observing our thoughts. Meditation actually requires a complete transformation of our lifestyle to cultivate concentration so that we can harvest a deeper level of meditation. To achieve the ultimate benefit from meditation we need a philosophy and expert techniques to teach us how to concentrate deeply on the object of meditation,...

The first four sutras of the famous Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the essence of yoga philosophy and practice. These sutras contain the well-known Sanskrit phrase yogas chitta vritti nirodha, which means "yoga is the cessation of the whirlpools (fluctuations) of mind." In this episode of The Sacred Word , I will explain what these four sutras actually mean and why they are imperative to comprehend...

George Ivanovich Gurdjieff had one of the most controversial views on individual enlightenment and collective awakening. But this perspective was not a new philosophy and actually makes a lot of sense when we explore it at length. In this episode of The Sacred Word , I will explain Gurdjieff's view of how our individual enlightenment is opposed by something much greater than ourselves.

In the Īśvara Gītā, Chapter 3, stanzas 1-7, Shiva explains to the great sages the nature of the unmanifest Brahman (Shiva is a representation of the ultimate reality of Brahman). Shiva explains how the unmanifest Brahman dwells in the world and yet is beyond it. These seven stanzas are designed for all of us to understand how that unmanifest Lord dwells within us as one consciousness. In this epis...

In this episode of Enlightenment Today , I will explain how our ego survives spiritual transformation. When people encounter spirituality the ego has a tendency to slip under the door of our apparent spiritual transformation. This is in part due to how we drop our social role and persona for a spiritual role and persona. This pervades the way we dress, speak, and behave, which are all predicated o...

In this episode of Enlightenment Today , I will explain the relationship between Brahman and the Trimurti of Hindu gods, known as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. All of the deities of the Hindu pantheon make up a complex system to intricately explain the nature of the universe and consciousness, from the microcosm to the macrocosm. But it is the Trimurti that represents the core of the Ultimate Reality...