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80. Still, No One Talking – UG

gilbert — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:26:02 +0000

UG Krishnamurti from a recording in Amsterdam in 1982.

No description supplied. Web-Link on previous program.

Music includes Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Anja Lechner and U.T. Gandhi, CD “Melos” – plus a beautiful piece from Annour Brahem from a CD titled “Barkakh”.

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79. No one Talking – UG

gilbert — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:15 +0000

“What I say is not born out of my thinking”

Listen with an open mind and allow the ‘pointers’ and the beautiful music to expand this conscious presence.

For anyone who knew UG this program may be very moving. Not only for them.

One of many w/sites on UG click HERE

Exquisite Music by Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Anja Lechner and U.T. Gandhi. Composers Tsabropoulos and G.I. Gurdjieff on last piece.

Piano and Cello feature. The CD titles are “The Promise” and “Melos”. Highly recommended.

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We will continue to bring you clear programs, despite the world’s apparent indifference.

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75. David Carse – Perfect Brilliant Stillness

gilbert — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22:04 +0000

In this program the legendary British actor Terence Stamp reads selected extracts from the book that he says “changed his life”, Perfect Brilliant Stillness by David Carse. These extracts, like the full unabridged audiobook (which can be download for a reasonable fee from Silksoundbooks), is an exploration of our ‘existence’ – THAT, which cannot be denied. In The fine print at the start of his book, David Carse wrote: There are many books out there that will help you to live a better life, become a better person, evolve and grow to realize your potential as a spiritual being. This is not one of them.

It should be noted that the various audio selections used in this program amounts ot a mere fraction of the full version. The book is quite extensive and covers many aspects of this ‘subject’.

The hard copy of the book is available through Non Duality Press. Look for it in your local ‘spiritual bookshop’ or order it directly from Non Duality Press.

NOTE: These selected passages appear as one program. The contents here are only a fraction of the full Audio Book.

Music includes: Ruben Diaz (Guitar), a brilliant composer Thomas Dybdahl selections and a brief appearance of The Muse (Bliss).

The Urban Guru Cafe is a free podcast on the subject of Non Duality. The UGC breaks through the bondage to all paths and points to right here, right now.

74. Talkin’ about nothin’ – Kenneth Madden

gilbert — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:31:35 +0000

Kenneth Madden is from Galway, Ireland, and is a relatively unknown ‘speaker’ on Non Duality. That ‘relatively unknown’ is about to change and many will enjoy Kenneth’s expression, simple and direct. This is it – just as it is. He is also an accomplished photographer and you can see some excellent examples of his work on his site.

His Blogsite is here.

It’s a bit of fun and it’s high time too – a good laugh may just nudge its way out of an overly concerned seeker’s big wooly pullover.

Music by a truly wonderful band called Planxty, Ireland’s most popular folk group (unless we are mistaken). We love Irish music here at the UGC.

The UGC is a free podcast site – uncompromising and yet quite enjoyable. – Small donations are welcome.

Our promise is to entertain without being overly serious and yet still bring it all back to direct pointing – with no overbearing ‘personalities’ pushing their own ‘wheelbarrow message’ about themselves and how sacred they are.

69. Randall Friend – Undefineable – Part 2

gilbert — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:50:06 +0000

We are back packing a punch – remember that memory and anticipation do not actually obscure clear and present awareness. What value does a ‘pointer’ have? The offering of clear pointers (and the recognition of our true nature) is priceless.

In the appearance of space and time, in program number 69, Areti continues to explore Randall’s unique expression on what Non Duality is, ‘as if’ it could be defined.

Randall’s blog is You Are Dreaming. His book is You Are No-Thing from Non-Duality Press. Randall holds talks in Second Life on Tuesdays. See the Virtual UGC page for more information.

Music includes: Rivertribe (Australian Band) Radiohead, Sandy Denny with Fairport Convention, Cat Empire Project, China Crisis, Paul Brady, Judy Collins and Manfred Mann.

This free podcast site does not ask you for anything. Belief is not necessary – see for yourself – small donations help to cover costs – What value does a ‘pointer’ have? Offering clear pointers to absolute strangers without asking for anything is self-less-ness in action. Compassion expresses itself through pointers and the recognition of our true nature is priceless.

68. Randall Friend – Undefinable

gilbert — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:53:07 +0000

Areti interviews Randall Friend. Randall’s Site is You Are Dreaming.

Linda sent in a transcript of this interview – it can be viewed HERE. Thanks Linda.

Music includes: Coldplay, Cye Wood (fiddle) and Yellow Monday, Matt Walters, Van Morrison (new daddy at 64), Bob Dylan and The Beatles.

The UGC is a free podcast site – enjoy. Thank you to a generous fraction of our many listeners who have made donations recently. We do appreciate it.

The UGC is a free podcast site – donations are welcome – thank you.

66. James Braha – Living Reality

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:16:22 +0000

Areti speaks with the author of “Living Reality – my extraordinary summer with Sailor Bob Adamson” James Braha.
Bob Visited the US in 2004 and spent several weeks there. James relentlessly delved into his own questions with Bob. An excellent book.

You will enjoy this program, another unique expression, one that may click or resonate strongly for you.

James website is here.
Music includes: Rufus Wainwright, Nino Josele (Guitar) from a new CD called “La Venta del Alma”, Sting, Cat Stevens , Ricky Nelson and Eddie Vedder.

The UGC is a free podcast on the subject of Non Duality. Special thanks to all those who have made small and not so small donations over recent months – we appreciate knowing that the programs are appreciated.

62. John Wheeler – the truth of who you are – III

gilbert — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:17:08 +0000

Areti speaks with John Wheeler about the nature of this sense of self called ‘I’ and other ‘matters’.

John shares his insights without any dramatic overtones or any requests to believe anything he says. See for yourself. John is also featured in other programs on this site.

John’s Website The Natural State

Music includes: Some classic Simon and Garfunkel. Annour Brahem from an excellent recent CD titled “Le pas du Chat noir”

The UGC is a free podcast site. A small number of our listeners make small donations now and then, for the maintenance of this site. We appreciate that. This is just a short reminder that ‘giving back’ is a valid thing to do. Enjoy the 62 programs. Warm regards from ‘the team’ here at the UGC. Also please consider attending the Second Life (free) meetings at the UGC. The times of the meetings are on this site – ‘SL time’.

57. Jason Swanson – Seeing-Oneness – part two

gilbert — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:01:59 +0000

This is part two of an interview with Jason Swanson. Jason’s blog is You Are Seeing-Oneness. Jason leads the SL meetings.

Music includes: Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper, Lemonjelly, AndreasVollenweider.

The UGC is a free podcast. Small donation can be made via the site if you are able and willing.

56. Suzanne Foxton – Nothing Exists Despite Appearances

gilbert — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:25:00 +0000

Areti interview Suzanne Foxton. Suzanne came to our notice through the comment pages on this site. She has a blogsite which is called Nothing Exists, Despite Appearances.

The blog is located here.

Music includes The Who, James Taylor, Lemonjelly, REM, Alan Parsons Project and Al Stewart.

This is a free podcast site with programs on the subject of Non Duality. You can, if you wish, make small donations via the site to help keep it alive.

54. Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009) – extract from a typical meeting.

gilbert — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:12:18 +0000

On the 27th Sept 2009 – two days ago, Ramesh Balsekar ‘passed away’. The physical body is a transient appearance. For those who feel a heavy weight because of Ramesh’s ‘departure’ – come back to what he was pointing to, in yourself. Your true essence. Joy is in that simplicity of being. The attachment to the guru is a gift – ‘a final teaching’. In that, there is the potential to truly grasp what was being pointed out all along. May all of his followers be delivered quickly and painlessly into their true essence. – Gilbert

“You may think that you are the doer – I assure you that you have never done a thing” – Ramesh – and “According to my concepts” -Ramesh

Ramesh: “What is the significance of the statement ‘No one can get enlightenment’? This is the very root of the teaching. It means that it’s stupid for any so-called master to ask anyone to do anything to achieve or get enlightenment. The core of this simple statement means, according to my concept, that enlightenment is the annihilation of the ‘one’ who ‘wants’ enlightenment. If there is enlightenment – which can only happen because it is the will of God – then it means the ‘one’ who had earlier wanted enlightenment has been annihilated. So no ‘one’ can achieve enlightenment and therefore no ‘one’ can enjoy enlightenment.”

From an interview – Chris Parish to Ramesh – How can we say that we know it is destiny or God’s will? All we know is that certain events take place. Afterward, we can look back on something we did and say, “It just happened,” and if we like, we can call it destiny. But isn’t it more accurate to say that we don’t really know whether it is destiny or not? Saying that we don’t know is different from saying “We know that it is God’s will.” It’s different from saying we know that everything is fixed. You see, it sounds to me like you’re saying that you do know that everything is the will of God.
Ramesh – We don’t know, and that is the bottom line; so if you like, you can drop the concept of destiny and say that nobody can really know anything. Fine!

Thousands visited Ramesh over the many years that he shared his concepts so willingly. Maybe you were there at some point. If so, this recording will refresh your experience of your own visit, as it did for me. – Gilbert

Includes some of the Bhajans from his regular meetings.

53. Spontaneous Recognition – At Bob Adamson’s place

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:36:29 +0000

Some excellent points are discussed in this recording from a recent meeting at Bob’s place.

Music includes: Cheb i Sabbah, Gilbert on Mandola, Ry Cooder, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Gary Jules and Lemonjelly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For those having a difficulty understanding Bob’s accent, we have made, just for you, a transcript.

Read the transcript as you listen. It will assist to make it a lot more accessible. The Australian accent can be hard to understand for some.

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52. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 2

admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:52:13 +0000

Continuation of the interview with Peter.

Peter’s website click HERE. The Open Doorway

Music Includes: Nick Drake, Al Stewart, Indian sitar (modern beat), Crosby Stills & Nash, - Ten Years After – (30 or more years after more like it) and the ever popular Pink Floyd.

Short voice cuts from The Big Lebowski movie (“It’s all a fake man” – “Your revolution is over Mr. Lebowski”).

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50. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 1

areti — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:20:00 +0000

Peter Brown has a way of expressing that side steps many ‘pitfalls’. It is very clear and simple.

Peter’s website click HERE.

Music includes: Paul Brady from his “Spirits Colliding” CD, Santana, Bob Dylan“Don’t take it so personal”, Patrick Park “Life is a song”, Shankar and Pink Floyd.

The Urban Guru Cafe is a Free podcast dedicated to clear and precise ‘pointing’. Nothing is asked of you but to listen with an openness. No new beliefs are needed. Small donations are welcome if you are moved by appreciation. Donation tab is under the Coffee Cup icon above.

49. Paul Hedderman – Recovery – Part 2

areti — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:09:34 +0000

Continuation of this interview with Paul Hedderman. Paul is an animated speaker on this ‘subject’. Enjoy.

Zen Bitch Slap is Paul’s website, click HERE to go there after listening to the program.

Music and inclusions: Kenny G, ‘early’ Bob Dylan, Everything but the Girl, Loudon Wainwright, Ry Cooder, James Taylor and Seed.

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48. Paul Hedderman – In Recovery – Part 1.

areti — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:56:33 +0000

Paul Hedderman’s background has been with assisting those with addiction problems over many years. The 12 step program has some very potent ‘pointers’, which, by chance or some by other means, has assisted a few to go beyond the 12 steps. Paul is not talking exclusively about AA, the Big Book or the 12 step program here. Actually it is all closely aligned with what we discuss here at the UGC. It is a different slant on the same non-thing.

Zen Bitch Slap is Paul’s website, click HERE to go there after listening to the program.

Music includes: Massive Attack, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Crash Test Dummies (Canada), James Reyne (Aussie), Gary Jules, DJ Cam Feat and Ray Charles. Doubt, Deliverance and The International.

The Urban Guru Cafe is a FREE podcast site. 48 free programs to listen to. Check out those programs you have not listened to so far. Donations may be made through the donation tab on the front page of the website beneath the coffee cup Logo.

47. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 2

areti — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:59:06 +0000

Continuing on from part 1. Dan, Morgan and Kimo share their insights on this subject of ‘Non Duality’. A demonstration that clear ‘pointing’ is happening – it is not a matter of ‘someone’ standing on a platform, wearing the ‘guru’ garments. Clear and present ‘Pointing’ is not inhibited by conditions of ‘membership’ or hefty fees and devotional attitudes. In fact a single blade of grass swaying in the breeze can ‘point’ you to your own true essence.

Music includes: Stevie Wonder, Gigi, Bob Dylan, Dan (our Dan), Ry Cooder, Mercan Dede, Jethro Tull, Alan Parsons Project, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Beatles and Sam the Sham. – Voice cuts from TV and Movies: The Matrix, Deliverance, The Riches, The Street and the opening text was written by Bill Bryson, taken from ‘the introduction’ in his excellent ‘light read’ book “A Short History of Everything”. We might track Bill down for an interview.

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46. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 1

areti — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:44:59 +0000

We have three guests on this program, Dan, Morgan and Kimo, regular posters on the comment pages here at the UGC. Areti interviews the boys and gets them to share ‘how they see it all’. We trust you will enjoy it. Gilbert throws in a few red herrings, just for fun.

Music includes: Bob Dylan, Duoud, Everything but the Girl, Groove Amarda, Pepe Habichulela (Flamenco), The Beatles, Dan (our Dan) and Men at Work. Brief voice cuts from the TV series: Mad Men – and The Riches.

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46 Programs to date. Reminder: Check out the ones you have not listened to, as yet.

45. Gnosis – Timothy Freke – Part 3

areti — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:56:12 +0000

Part Three of this interview will complete this trilogy. Enjoy.

International best selling co-author of “The Jesus Mysteries”, Tim Freke, gives his views on Non Duality and integrating the sense of separation in this second part of a single interview.

Gnosticism is all about the simplicity of knowing, the naked, unadorned knowing that is present with you right now.

Here is a quote from Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj that express the essence message in these programs:

“Be conscious of this consciousness – that is the only meditation one needs”.

Timothy’s quirky website Click HERE.

Music includes: U2, Van Morrison, Everything but the Girl, The Beatles, Massive Attack, Bob Dylan, I am Sam, Ali Akbar Khan, Jan Hassen and Tafu.

A short voice cut from The Matrix.

This site is a non-profit free access site. No fees apply. Donations may be made through the small donation icon tab on the main page or on the bottom left side of the comment page, if one is moved to do so. These donations assist in supporting the on going presentation of this site – the clear and direct message re-appears in fresh programs that are contemporary and easy to listen to. 46 Programs to date. Check out those ones you have not listened to as yet.

44. Gnosis – Timothy Freke – Part 2.

areti — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:58:34 +0000

International best selling co-author of “The Jesus Mysteries”, Tim Freke, gives his views on Non Duality and integrating the sense of separation in this second part of a single interview. Some other books are “Lucid Living” and “The Laughing Jesus”.

Gnosticism is all about the simplicity of knowing, the naked, unadorned knowing that is present with you right now.

So, understand the light – and make friends with it – Hermes the Thrice-Greatest.

This program is bound to stimulate more comments and bring some new listeners and new material for contemplation.

This interview will be presented in three parts.

Here are three quotes from Nisargadatta that express the essence message in these programs:

“Be conscious of this consciousness – that is the only meditation one needs”.

“When I see that I am nothing, that is wisdom. When I see that I am everything, that is love and my life moves between these two“.

and…………”I am THAT by which I know I AM“.

Timothy’s quirky website Click HERE.

Music includes: Elbows, Thomas Dybdhal, Starbuck, Cheb i Sebbah, The Pretenders, The Beatles, Wet Wet Wet, Vladivostock (Australian band) and The Traveling Wilbury’s. a short voice cut from Martin/Malloy (Aus)

43. Gnosis – Timothy Freke – Part 1.

areti — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:35:15 +0000

International best selling co-author of “The Jesus Mysteries”, Tim Freke, gives his views on Non Duality and integrating the sense of separation.

Gnosticism, as such, is only a few years older than Christianity but its origins, or the origins of its material, are lost in time. No one knows the exact origins of Gnosticism – Yet what it is all about is just that knowing that is present with you right now.

So, understand the light – and make friends with it – Hermes the Thrice-Greatest.

The program is looking at things from a different angle and is bound to stimulate a lot of comments and bring some new material for contemplation.

This interview will be presented in three parts. Here are two quotes from Nisargadatta that express the essence message in this program: “When I see that I am nothing, that is wisdom. When I see that I am everything, that is love and my life moves between these two“.

and…………”I am THAT by which I know I AM“.

Timothy’s quirky website Click HERE.

Music includes: Gigi, Jethro Tull, Le Trio Joubran (Oud) from a great CD called “Randana”, Cat Stevens, Moody Blues, Beck, Al Stewart with a short Guitar piece and Townes Van Zandt.

A short grab from ‘The Matrix’ movie sound track.

This site is a non profit free access site. No fees apply. Donations may be made through the small donation icon tab on the main page or on the bottom left side of the comment page, if one is moved to do so. These donations assist in supporting the on going presentation of this site – the clear and direct message re-appears in fresh programs that are contemporary and easy to listen to.

42. Across Space and Time. Program # 4. Nisargadatta Tapes

areti — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:05:11 +0000

A meeting with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. An extract from rare recordings from Khetwadi, Bombay.

American visitors ask questions.

The voice of Jack Kornfield appears as a short extract from “Awaken to the Eternal”.

Music by L. Shankar, Sirocco (Aus) and Vas.

For those interested a team in India have produced a CD of some previously unheard recordings of meetings with Nisargadatta.

Here is a link to the website – Click HERE.

This site is a non profit free access site. No fees apply.

Donations may be made through the small donation icon tab on the main page or on the bottom left side of the comment page, if one is moved to do so. These donations assist in keeping this site going – supporting the on going presentation of this clear and direct message in fresh programs that are contemporary and easily listened to.

31. Tony Parsons – The Open Secret – Interview

areti — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:24:30 +0000

Areti interviews Tony Parsons. In depth questions. As always it isn’t about the messenger – it is the message that can resonate.

There is NO YOU.

Music by The Charles River Valley Boys, The Fureys, Andre Vollenweider, Inxs, Ketil Bjornstad , Forro, Carles Benavent, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Wet wet wet, Seban Bajramovic, with a short comedy extract from TV show ‘Faulty Towers’ with Basil and Manuel.

Tony’s website is called ‘The Open Secret’.