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

Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group.

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