Join Jake as he welcomes renowned spiritual teacher Gangaji to explore direct self-inquiry, radical presence, and what it means to truly let go. Gangaji offers illuminating insights into moving beyond rote “practices” into the living experience of awareness and spontaneous being. This dialogue delves into how to meet everyday life, emotions, and even self-criticism from the ground of unchanging presence and freedom.

Gangaji is an internationally respected teacher and author whose work centers on self-inquiry and the realization of one’s true nature. Her teachings invite seekers to discover the peace and fulfillment that is already alive within them. You can find her books, retreats, podcasts, and more at her official website: gangaji.org

0:02 – Welcome and introduction to Gangaji

1:09 – The roots and real meaning of self-inquiry: willingness, not technique

2:25 – Making inquiry a living, spontaneous experience

5:31 – The radical invitation: just stop, drop the mental activity, discover what’s always here

7:49 – Living in the world: bringing presence to ordinary life moments

12:04 – The “stateless state” and discovering what never comes and goes

27:05 – Recognizing presence in both good and bad moments

31:09 – Gangaji’s own journey: meeting Papaji, learning to “just stop”

34:57 – Cultivating vigilance and love for the unchanging awareness

43:08 – Last words: vigilance as the “golden key” and what freedom really means

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