J. Jaye Gold has been assisting people in their search for inner meaning for 35 years. He is currently living in the Sierra foothills of Northern California where he works with several dozen seekers of truth.
Over the years he has deliberately resisted the trend to become a “traveling guru” with thousands of followers, in favor of preserving an element that he considers precious – that of maintaining opportunities for developing a meaningful teacher/student relationship. He is available to anyone who seeks his guidance, and asks for no payment in return.
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Books:
- Justin Time: Autobiographical Stories from an American Spiritual Master
- Another Heart in His Hand: A Spiritual Anomaly
- Highway of Diamonds: An International Travel Adventure
- The Roca Group: A Tale of Financial Espionage
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Summary and transcript of this interview
Interview recorded June 1, 2019
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
- 00:04:40 – Embracing Uncertainty
- 00:09:09 – Establishing Credentials and Background
- 00:12:46 – A Multi-Religious Background
- 00:17:44 – The Importance of Real World Experience
- 00:22:17 – Reexamining the Equipment and Support Systems
- 00:26:46 – The Value of Metaphors and Fairy Tales in Understanding
- 00:31:08 – Starting from the Outside in Education
- 00:36:12 – Dealing with Trauma and Embarrassment in the Present Moment
- 00:40:47 – Internal Reactions to External Difficulties and Humility
- 00:45:25 – A Humble Perspective on the Universe
- 00:50:02 – Language and Culture
- 00:54:33 – The Spiritual Quest and Temptations of the West
- 01:03:00 – The Importance of a Living Teacher
- 01:03:14 – Updating Ancient Teachings
- 01:07:40 – An Arduous Journey to an Exotic School
- 01:12:04 – Meditation in Central America, Iran, and the Uncovering Process
- 01:16:17 – Exploring Obstacles in Human Life
- 01:21:10 – The Unique Ideas of No Church and No Ministers
- 01:25:15.000 – Working with David Shapiro in Northern California
- 01:29:20 – The Invention of Patterns and Patents
- 01:33:35 – The Importance of Having Something to Take Care Of
- 01:38:08 – The Power of the Thinking Process
- 01:42:55 – The Creative Capacity of Human Beings
- 01:47:18 – Exploring the Realm of the Unknown
- 01:51:29 – Growing Up in New York City and the Evolution of Kindness
- 01:55:57 – The Guru Maharaj-ji Investigation
- 02:00:31 – Becoming a Premi and Getting Exposure to Maraji
- 02:04:42 – The Next Buddha: The Power of Small Groups
- 02:09:06 – Music and Cultural Exchanges
- 02:12:35 – Interview with Leah Cox from the UK
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