505. Justin Gold (J Jaye Gold‪)‬ Buddha at the Gas Pump

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.

Websites:

justingold.net
The Center for Cultural and Naturalist Studies, Inc.

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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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