The Jason Gregory Podcast
Jason Gregory
Jason Gregory is a philosopher and teacher specializing in Eastern and Western philosophy, comparative religion, psychology, cognitive science, and ancient cultures. He is the author of Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance, Effortless Living, Fasting the Mind, Enlightenment Now, and The Science and Practice of Humility. He is also the documentary filmmaker of The Art of Effortless Living, Effortless Action, and The Yugas. In this podcast, Jason and his wife and co-host Gayoung will deconstruct the deeper elements of Eastern spirituality, making the teachings accessible for the listeners.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 60min
#157: Ramana Maharshi's Teachings of Enlightenment | Are You Ready for Liberation in this Life?
In this podcast, I will speak about Ramana Maharshi's teachings of enlightenment and how a spiritual aspirant should understand his wisdom.SUBSCRIBE TO MY WISDOM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://jason-gregory.kit.com/1d4bd70fbdMENTORSHIP PROGRAMS https://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregoryPaypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKSThe Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHLEmotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFmEffortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3QFasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW MEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/X https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Mar 12, 2026 • 30min
#156: 81 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching Review
In this podcast, we will review the 81 Meditations on the Tao Te Ching series and speak about our three favorite chapters. This is the final episode of the series.Tao Te Ching Translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English https://amzn.to/3TnKkXWTao Te Ching Translated by Derek Lin https://amzn.to/3Vxc13oMENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Feb 26, 2026 • 41min
#155: Lao Tzu's Last Teaching Before Riding Off Into the Sunset
In this podcast, we will explain Lao Tzu's last teaching before riding off into the sunset. This is the eighty-first episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter eighty-one of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.Tao Te Ching Translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English https://amzn.to/3TnKkXWTao Te Ching Translated by Derek Lin https://amzn.to/3Vxc13oSUBSCRIBE TO MY WISDOM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://jason-gregory.kit.com/1d4bd70fbdMENTORSHIP PROGRAMS https://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregoryPaypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKSThe Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHLEmotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFmEffortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3QFasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW MEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/X https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Feb 12, 2026 • 32min
#154: Taoism's Power of Being Nobody Special
In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's power of being nobody special. This is the eightieth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter eighty of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.Tao Te Ching Translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English https://amzn.to/3TnKkXWTao Te Ching Translated by Derek Lin https://amzn.to/3Vxc13oMENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Feb 5, 2026 • 13min
Why OPPENHEIMER Read the BHAGAVAD GITA When the First Atomic Bomb EXPLODED
In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explain the meaning of the famous line from the Bhagavad Gita that Oppenheimer remembered when the first atomic bomb exploded.MENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Jan 29, 2026 • 24min
#153: Why Lao Tzu was Kind to Both Friend and Foe | The Generosity Paradox
They unpack Chapter 79 of the Tao Te Ching and its metaphors about contracts and collectors. They explore giving beyond money, including forgiveness and impartial compassion. They discuss how kindness can be exploited and how to give without expecting repayment. They emphasize inner change, karma yoga, and everyday practices for selfless generosity.
Jan 22, 2026 • 8min
Why Hindus Worship Different Gods
In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explore the secret science of deity worship in Hinduism. Why are different Gods worshipped? Find out!MENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Jan 15, 2026 • 23min
#152: Taoism's PARADOXICAL Art of Soft Power
In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's art of soft power. This is the seventy-eighth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter seventy-eight of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.Tao Te Ching Translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English https://amzn.to/3TnKkXWTao Te Ching Translated by Derek Lin https://amzn.to/3Vxc13oMENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Jan 8, 2026 • 12min
Have Humans Existed for 4.32 Billion Years?
In this episode of Enlightenment Today, I will explore the Hindu Yuga time system and the assumption many people make about the Yugas relating to humans existing on Earth for 4.32 billion years.MENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
Jan 1, 2026 • 23min
#151: Taoism's Principle of Universal Balance
In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's principle of universal balance. This is the seventy-seventh episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter seventy-seven of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.MENTORSHIP PROGRAMShttps://jasongregory.org/mentorship-programs/SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every weekSUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthorMY BOOKS The Tradition of Natural Taoism https://amzn.to/4aD3X6BSpiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPbRECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregoryFOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.
