The Illusion of SUFFERING in the Most DANGEROUS Book in the World

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

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[@JaysonT1]

Do you see Taoism as a religion or a philosophy?

[@harrygreen3277]

@@JaysonT1 why are you confused about this? Why is this a problem for you? You must be new to the channel since your question is from a beginners perspective. Taoism is a way of life just as being Hindu is. Religion and philosophy are Western words that dissect everything, as if religion and philosophy are two different things. Remember, it is a way of life.

[@supercruchynoodle]

Hi Jason, It’s me ART ! I closed my old account and reopened it. Silly question: I love reading books just like you do but my apartment is tiny. What do you do with all your books especially since you travel? Do you take your few favorites with you and leave other books with friends or family? I love reading so much that I don’t have much room to put my books. And I much prefer reading real books than an e book bc I can underline important concepts . Anyways it’s so nice to find you here again. Are you still doing the monthly live streams? Hello to Gayoung xo ❤

[@jkhawkinsjk]

I was wondering why this feeling of being trapped has followed me around most of my life. Then this video appeared in my feed! Thank you for this message.

[@usarmyveteran177]

You were free the whole time when you thought you were trapped. The ego was created to play a silly little game. The common human tendency is to unconsciously give credit to your ego for freeing yourself. Don't give credit to anyone or anything because you were always free.

[@Mcgif21]

I had the worst migraine for 12 hours straight last night, I was wriggling in my bed and getting nauseous it was so bad. So I just sat there and started to basically meditate (which actually made the headache more acute) but eventually, and this was weird, the incessant and raging stinging had a sweetness “underneath” it so speak. It was still awful, but I felt a happiness growing in me, that I could see pain for what it was (at least in that instance and for that moment).

[@jkhawkinsjk]

Thanks, I’m going to try next time I have a migraine

[@Aldarinn]

Please keep updating about your intriguing meditative practice. I believe you in that this may be possible.

[@PeachesCourage]

My Son got a certain type of migraine I learned a few years ago He had a very bad Dr who had to have known this from his charts (?) There are different types of migraines as you may know? My Son died because the Dr hadn't given him a scan for 4 years If the Dr had given a scan every year as all the Drs even on youtube stated He would likely still be alive now My sweet Son died at 47 suddenly from a stroke that was likely avoidable Take care hope I'm not meddling ugh

[@PeachesCourage]

@@Aldarinn As you may know there are different types of migraines My Son in his early 20s got a scan telling us that he had migraines that needed to be checked because of stroke possibility His Dr before he died at 47 suddenly from a stroke hadn't given him a scan for 4 years I learned after his death hope this is ok take care

[@mv8908]

Don't put your head down the sand

[@eternalreality4346]

Jai Dattatreya❤❤🙏🪔 Thank you Jason❤🙏

[@jennyrook]

So what do I do about my 95 year old mother, very disabled, who lives with me? My four dogs? My children who both have mental illnesses? I don't desire to look after them all, but if I don't, who will? Where is the freedom for me?

[@AdvaiticOneness1]

In Advaita Vedanta, true freedom is found in recognizing the oneness of all existence. Embrace the understanding that the burdens you carry are part of the interconnected web of life. While responsibilities may seem overwhelming, remember that selfless actions, performed without attachment to the fruits of your efforts, lead to inner freedom. Cultivate love and compassion in caring for your family, knowing that the essence of freedom lies in the boundless heart that transcends individual concerns.

[@eternalreality4346]

As long as you're associated with the ego it's a burden for you but as soon as you realize you're ever free and also realize this is your duty to take care of them without any ego involved in it, you'll do your duty effortlessly.

[@eternalreality4346]

@@AdvaiticOneness1 Absolutely right! Nishkaam Karma Yoga ( Yoga of action without any desires of the ego( Aham ) ).

[@jennyrook]

@@AdvaiticOneness1 Thank you. In my good moments I can feel as you recommend, and do. But sometimes, when coming down with the flu and unable to meditate with so many interruptions, I lose the bigger perspective and have some envy (very ego-driven) for monks and others who can meditate whenever they want and thus remember that we are indeed all one..

[@jennyrook]

I'd simply like to meditate a bit more without interruption. @@thebaryonacousticoscillati5679

[@tatyanavonpannwitz3144]

Very powerful, thank you 🙏

[@bryantcofty2709]

How can you get further away from Brahman when you are Brahman? I mean I get what you're saying but that particular dynamic only exists in the secondary reality which includes it's (lust etc.. ) effect on the astral and subtle bodies. Of course Buddhist practitioners would call b.s. on that perspective but my thinking is much more in alignment with Advaita Vendanta. I mean, it just makes more logical sense and the fact that they use logical analysis to purport and prove their spiritual principles and view of reality is difficult to argue with though many do, and should of course.

[@AdvaiticOneness1]

This book is not for beginners and in Hinduism you have to lead years of yogic way of life, meditation and discipline, only after that these Scriptures are recommended. Otherwise reading this without proper background knowledge of spiritual life will bring doubts and unsatisfactions regarding the knowledge!

[@kathyprior4281]

Perhaps this is why there is the controversy New Age view that souls plan their lives and deaths and don't seem to care about the amount of suffering/abuse/event as long as the lesson gets learned. (But why 'choose' all the suffering/being "evil" when trauma always carries on to the next life with no memories? It sounds like a trap.) They don't seem to care about them being what we call "good" or "bad" individuals in certain lifetimes and time doesn't seem to be a factor either (reincarnation into the past?). Some New Age views say that souls have to reach the highest evolution levels and complete all the incarnations to merge with Source, but others describe NDEs when they merge with Source and already have access to all knowledge. I'm guessing our Oversoul/Atman (all our past life selves) always stays connected to Source and it divides itself into pieces/souls for incarnation and evolution (like Source does for everything else). It's all very confusing.

[@Hermit-lo7bw]

It's confusing because the mind has the habit of over-complicating what is essentially a very simple message. I would keep it as simple as possible and question every concept that is not backed up by my own direct experience. When you begin with the basics, everything falls into place as the false is clearly seen and discarded. If you begin with what is not of your experience, that's when confusion and doubts set in, and the endless search for freedom, reality, enlightenment, God, or whatever.

[@dmasterofnone]

​@@Hermit-lo7bw I agree, I'd say you simply just go with whatever that truly and deeply resonates with you

[@Hermit-lo7bw]

@@dmasterofnone Yes, it requires honesty, courage, and a deep interest in the truth.

[@meditation-musicale]

Jason and Avadhuta, a particularly powerful combination. Thank you, brother !

[@axelclaussen5580]

At some point, the free unchanging true self must have willed to enter into the illusion and experience suffering and ignorance and forgetfulness. Why would it do this? And what is the nature and purpose of this Maya and illusion that we are working so hard to unravel? Anyone, please? Thank you.

[@Hermit-lo7bw]

To say the 'true self' willed to enter the illusion is to attribute reality with human qualities. The reality of what we are is not limited to the human world and its values. What applies to the physical world of time and space is not applicable to that which is timeless, limitless, boundless, and unborn. To ask, "Why would it do this?" is also what is known as an unfit or false question because it implies there is a reason or purpose to things and events. The concepts of meaning and purpose are valid from the relative point of view of the person but not from the impersonal standpoint of reality or true self. The mind knows no reality other than the one of time and space which is governed by cause and effect, therefore, naturally asks, why, when, what, where, who, and how, without realizing these questions are only valid to the realm of phenomena.

[@suzannecarter445]

I saved this in my "Best of Jason Gregory" file which includes things like your documentary on Synchronicity., etc. I wish i knew which of your books covers your own spiritual development. I bet it's something as interesting as Franklin Merrell-Wolfe's 3-4 pivotal realizations. I'd buy the book immediately. I'd buy all of them but I have a stack of unread books on Asian spirituality on my nightstand which may topple over and injure somebody.

[@darrenmirfin8737]

This body is addicted to prescribed medication that makes it tired and dull. Any advice as to how to transcend this, what I rightly or wrongly see as an obstacle?

[@xavieraleman1629]

It seems to be a Taboo subject that nobody wants to talk about but should as more than 1/3 of people I would say are on some kind of medication, lots of people are addicted to sleeping pills or pills for anxiety, bipolar, the list goes on and on. Sometimes I feel trapped here forever but want to escape but have nowhere to go, all I know is pain and suffering and I know I am not the only one. Wishing you the best in this game of life

[@johnwhite7320]

That's a mind bender for me but I like the thought challenge. Thanks

[@tobinharris8107]

Not buying into the conditioning (or the thinning out of the ego) seems to be the crux of the issue. We have to realize and remember that our doubts/questioning of Maya is a gift, not a deficit. It's the work of a lifetime. 👍🕉

[@Mynx5050]

Thank you for your time and efforts to relieve suffering. LOVE & HUGS

[@CaptainSanchez]

Powerful insights! Thank you for explaining the Ultimate Reality in such a concise comprehensive and relatable way.

[@sanetrayy]

_/\_, I treat your video as a morning discourse.

[@AYUSHMISHRA-zr4rc]

Vivekananda says "Thine only are the hands that holds the rope. Then cease lament. Let go thy hold Sanyasin bold, Say Om Tat Sat OM". Om Shanti.

[@doomniel]

Another excellent video!❤

[@patcummins6036]

Thank you Jason. Your lessons appear when needed!😊

[@fourtwentythree]

I’ve listen to this video before so when he says, what if I told you… My answer should be, doesn’t really matter to me 🤷‍♂️ as I came back to the video I don’t think much changed for me, but it’s quite entertaining. I appreciate this type of content.

[@deepakadvani1266]

Request to modify your parting Shanti..Shanti..Shanti to something softer..like namaste and a single long drawn Shaaantiii ! Thanks

[@otavio.a.8.r]

Perhaps because the Brahman /The absolute likes to amuse allself by experiencing in fragmented ways the illusional drama that can only be experienced in the illusionary divided nature of the maya existence. I have a question: Why do you think maya exist (what was the purpuse, if it exist, for maya and Jiva)?

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

🙏🕊 I'm Free 🕊 I've always been Free 🕊🙏 Much Gratitude 🕊🙏

[@prettysure3085]

Try saying that in d face of a parent whose child was just raped n murdered . Let us know what happens.

[@levlevin182]

A comedian, Sen'ior Wences long ago said, easy on one hand, difficult on the other hand. I guess you had to be there. On the other hand, thanks Jason! 😝😜🤪

[@YogaWithErik]

Freedom! 🥳 Ananda! 🕉 In wisdom's realm, where thoughts ignite, Jason's teachings, like stars in night, Bestow Brahman's liberating light, A journey profound, in depth and height. 🙏

[@bhashitkanani8335]

Bello

[@arm3199]

Brother What does danger mean? Something which is harmful..but this book is reality! So do mention it in positive light❤

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Of course, positive, my friend. I thought that would be self-explanatory. It is dangerous to the existence of the ego.

[@andreawatts7884]

Thank you for the clarity with which you address that which is. 🙏🏻

[@That_Freedom_Guy]

Yeah, that's right! 👍🏻

[@IAMLove33]

🙏💜🌞

[@yakrider6402]

💡🫂

[@nitreall]

The core of humans being freedom vs love is hard to choose.

[@edgarcherone1790]

Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!

[@ezreality]

Perfect... Thank you...

[@melissaqualls5774]

❤

[@PeachesCourage]

I prefer the Tao Tao allows us our natural instincts So when we die we can be afraid as an insect that runs away from the giants we are Not all suffering is an illusion some of it is very painful when we die However if meant while alive I can agree however to believe we do not suffer isn't true for me anyway And instincts are a part of babies and all of us too?

[@Aldarinn]

Dear Jason. Is Wuji the same as the Tao or is the Tao even subtler? I know only you can atleast try to answer my question. Thank you

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Wuji is Tao in stillness and Taiji is Tao in motion. They are both different aspects of Tao, not something separate from it as all is Tao.

[@Aldarinn]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor Honoured to have your reply! Thank you so much.

[@letsmakeit-cs5hg]

We are one body. Everybody is just one body. That is why you call your friend and say hey body.

[@SpiritualReform]

We are different bodies of a same consciousness.

[@letsmakeit-cs5hg]

@@SpiritualReform this comment is close to the truth but not quite because we are also one body because space is also part of the body , I hope that make sense...

[@SpiritualReform]

@@letsmakeit-cs5hg It makes sense. I just wanted to point out the other part - i was teasing. It all depends on what perspective we want to say these things.

[@letsmakeit-cs5hg]

@@SpiritualReform thanks for the reply, because this kind of discussions are relatively rare.

[@yaasikasa17]

I think we are potentially free but work has to be done. It has to be earned. No power of freedom without effort.

[@evacuate_earth]

I found on my path, that once I attained the state of pure freedom, that my best option was to freely surrender to Vishnu. Being totally free is not as desirable as one may think. I was raised a Roman Catholic, and was early on imprinted with the story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from Paradise. God said to them that if you want to be totally free to disregard my rules, then you are tossed out of Paradise, and you shall earn your keep by the sweat of your brow. After many years of useless toiling, I finally came to realize that to get back into Paradise, I must freely submit to God. So attaining your absolute freedom is sort of a test, what do you do with that freedom? Using it to return to Eden, to come back to God and say "sorry for what Adam and Eve did", I now see that you are Supreme, and I freely surrender, is the way home, the way back to Paradise. How would you use your freedom?

[@nsprphg]

Lion’s true nature is to be a lion and the lion will not ask how to best use it’s nature to become a lion. So if your true nature is freedom.

[@evacuate_earth]

@@nsprphg Well if given absolute freedom, I would choose not to be a lion, but to be a human in Eden.

[@nsprphg]

@@evacuate_earth the part that is eternal will remain eternal when Eden dissolves. So that is what you are the eternal self but Eden and heavens will dissolve at the end. As some smart said lettuce is better at being lettuce than human being humans. We are freedom so once realized we don’t need Eden , heaven, love, gold, or anything else.

[@evacuate_earth]

@@nsprphg Well the Hindu belief system, which I believe in, says that there is a planetary system that does not dissolve when the dissolution of the material universe occurs. It is made of pure mass free energy, and is called Vaikuntha. The Krishna Consciousness founder Prabhupada says that 90% of all souls are already in the Vaikunthas and very happy and never want to return to the freedom of the material world. My Eden is in the Vaikunthas. The whole purpose of life is to purify yourself of material desires so that you can return there, to the eternal world of God's abode....i.e. Eden.

[@nsprphg]

@@evacuate_earth agree but you just confused me with Eden , good on you for finding your path 🙏

[@Seanus32]

If it is the case, then it's reality and not an illusion. Suffering is real and to brush it off cheaply is absurd. It teaches us vital life lessons. I do like some precepts of Taoism but this illusion of suffering nonsense needs to stop.

[@harrygreen3277]

You don't even understand what is being said and are not ready for these teachings. How did you not understand what is said? Taoism also teaches similar truths. Please watch again without being triggered and understand what suffering is being spoken about.

[@aikidimi]

Thank You for your effort for a better world! Here is a question... Aren't we bound by our desire to be free?

[@AdvaiticOneness1]

True liberation comes when you go beyond the craving for freedom and recognize that you are inherently free. It's about understanding that the essence of freedom is already present within, needing no external validation. So, release the desire for freedom, and you may discover a profound sense of liberation in the very core of your being.