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86. Being Ordinary – Mike and Tom

gilbert — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:34:52 +0000

These chaps have a podcast on Being Ordinary. Click HERE to see and hear it. They have started doing interviews since this recording was made.

Music includes: The Kinks, Cluster and Eno, John Lennon and Sheila Chandra.

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85. Isaac Shapiro – Beloved Life

gilbert — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:51:35 +0000

Many will be familiar with him and others may not have heard of Isaac. He lives in Australia for some of the year, at Byron Bay. He travels all over the Globe holding meetings. Website HERE. Papaji was Isaac’s pointer.
Oneness is all inclusive. Every expression, in any place or time, is the Singular Essence expressing and appearing as THAT.
Who gets stuck on what? Enjoy the program.

and….Welcome to all the new listeners to the Urban Guru Cafe. We have 85 programs, all about the same ‘Thing’…..No Thing.

Music includes: Ray Charles, Iron and Wine, Sirocco, Sheryl Crow, Matt Walters, Annour Brahem and Vassilis Tsabropoulos.

NOTE: The producer of these programs is looking for an Audio Producer position in either Melbourne, Sydney or Byron Bay areas.

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84. Jiddu Krishnamurti – The Essence of Freedom, is Seeing.

gilbert — Sun, 30 May 2010 00:50:34 +0000

THE URBAN GURU CAFE IS A FREE PODCAST, a small aperture opening onto the Universal Truths, the natural state of simple being-ness. Expressions that do not ask you to believe in anything. Just see for yourself. Speakers who point clearly, without making a fuss about who they are or about what they say. We trust that you will find what you need in some of these 84 programs.

Some of the essential points which J. Krishnamurti shared. In the appearance, he taught for over 40 years. How many heard his simple pointers? Here is another ‘chance’ for those who missed what he points to. Remember that it is not about the messenger. The usual worshiping of the messenger is a trap. In 1929 Krishnamurti dissolved ‘The Order’, which, he was the head of because he recognized that he was being turned into an idol of worship. He says: “I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organized; nor should any organization be formed to lead or coerce people along any particular path. If you first understand that, then you will see how impossible it is to organize a belief. A belief is purely an individual matter, and you cannot and must not organize it. If you do, it becomes dead, crystallized; it becomes a creed, a sect, a religion, to be imposed on others”..(end of quote). It seems that human nature is always slipping into the state of worshiping something ‘objective’- so bondage appears to happen. Thus the essence of freedom is forgone. Even so, the Essence that you are is always free. It is the nature of the Cosmic Consciousness. One needs to recognize this, and see without the conditioned mind – recognize that naked seeing is the essential freedom – which is completely available to everyone.

The Krishnamurti Foundation, Brockwood Park, UK, click HERE. Other sites lead off from that site.

Music includes: Annour Brahem, Vassilis Tsabropoulos from the CD titled ‘Melos’, Mozart and Bach.

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83. Knock knock – Who is it? – ME – There’s no space here

gilbert — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:54:52 +0000

THE URBAN GURU CAFE IS A FREE PODCAST WHICH DOES NOT ASK THE LISTENER TO BELIEVE IN ANYTHING. Speakers who point clearly, without making a fuss about who they are or about what they say. We trust that you will find what you need in some of these 83 programs.

Zak expresses his ‘take’ on this ‘subject’. He is contactable via this address rauliakhan@gmail.com

The Lover and the Beloved are One.

Everything is Consciousness.

Music includes: Mercandede, Rowland Schultz (Gilbert’s son playing 2 Oud pieces), Zahir Hussain, Electric Gypsyland, Le Trio Joubran, and Pink Floyd - plus more.

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NOTE to WEBMASTERS: New official website for Bob Adamson can be link to – to see it click HERE.

82. Christine Wushke – self-shining Yoga teacher.

gilbert — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:39:09 +0000

We found Christine on a video interview with Rafael Stoneman on facebook – then we contacted her and here is the ‘result’. Christine is NOT an Advaita Teacher. She is simple – in the nicest possible way – her responses do not come from some tradition. She lives in Canada.

Music is composed by a friend of Christines, the piece is called “Elixirs for the Human Heart” from The Science of Peace series by Larry Seyer and David Wilcox. The last piece of vocal music is by Vas and is called ‘Unbecoming’.

You can find Christine on her blog and on a w/site and on facebook if you are inclined to do so.

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81. There IS no one talking – UG

gilbert — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:55:04 +0000

The train stops here, right here, right NOW. You can carry on searching but it will only be in your imagination.

UG Krishnamurti is expressing directness through these recordings. These last three programs may signify a cutting away of erroneous beliefs. It is a celebration of a messenger who refused to be categorized. There is no teaching – no teacher – just pointing. Whether it resonates or not appears to depend on the willingness to let go of preconceived ideas. The resistance is the ‘me’.

The extraordinary music includes Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Anja Lechner and U.T. Gandhi, the CD is titled “Melos” – plus another piece from Annour Brahem from a CD titled “Barkakh” – and a well known classic Pink Floyd track.

Web-Links on previous programs.

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There are recordings of Meetings with Nisargadatta on this site – the programs are called “Beyond Space and Time”.

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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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77. Greg Goode – Standing as Awareness

gilbert — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:03:36 +0000

Greg Goode is our guest this week. Gilbert explores this subject of Non Duality with Greg and some very interesting points are discussed.

Visit Greg’s website and attend his Non Dual Dinners if you are ever in Manhattan.

Greg’s site is HERE. Greg’s book “Standing as Awareness” is available from Non Duality Press.

Music by Danny Ross, Claude Challe, Hot Chocolate, Rivertribe and Ricky James and a tribute to Bob Newhart’s wit and whim.

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76. Cashify – By what Authority?

gilbert — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:13:37 +0000

This Program: Known on Youtube as Cashify. Gilbert chats to Cash on the subject of Non Duality.

Link to Cash HERE.

Music by Peter Gabriel, Rufus Wainwright, Radiohead, Zero 7 and an obvious rock band that needs no intro, with the voice of M. Ryan.

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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.

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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.

72. Relaxing into THAT. (No Crusade – No Mission)

gilbert — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:07:48 +0000

New program. How can anyone possibly miss what is being pointed at? Beats me.

Music includes: Mal Webb, Ray Charles, Gilbert, The Swell Season (piano piece), Paul Simon, Ry Cooder, James Taylor, Bliss, Bob Dylan and the fantastic music of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks with “Humming to myself” (a Non Duality song…ha).

Free podcast on Non Duality. No fees, no membership, no hassles. Just direct pointing presented in an unconventional manner.

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I guess we will just have to carry on as usual.

71. What is THAT ?

gilbert — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:02:08 +0000

No Crusade – No Mission. You may think and believe that you have heard it all before. Well, maybe the salient points have not hit home as yet. So this is why we take a look at some of them in the fresh presentation of short extracts (snippets as Arteti calls them). In this ‘part two’ there are clips from the early programs

Music includes: Bob Dylan, Eric Satie, Annour Brahem, Matt Walters (Aussie singer songwriter) Bliss, Rivertribe (Aussie band) and a few others I will add to this list soon.

The UGC is a free podcast on the subject of Non Duality. Nothing quite like it appears anywhere else. Small donations can be made via the websiteto keep this site happening. Warm regards from the UGC Team. No Crusade – No Mission.

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.

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67. Richard Collings – Stop seeking and simply notice what already IS.

gilbert — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:11:48 +0000

Areti interviews Richard Collings. Richard came to our notice through some comment he made on this site. We think you will be quite interested in what he shares. Ric: “Up until then, science had totally removed, just ignored consciousness, effectively termed ignorance. Consciousness was taken out of the picture completely, but (then) with quantum physics there is a field of functioning before matter, of pure intelligence, that is effectively infinite in its possibilities and its beyond time and space – and what I am saying is that this field, this quantum field, is just a conceptual description for consciousness.”

Richard does not have a website as yet. If you wish to contact Richard with a question, please contact the UGC and we’ll pass along the contact info.

Music includes: Pink Floyd (on Richard’s request), Ben Harper (guitar), Zero 7, Nick Cave (Let it be), Matt Walters (Two songs from a young local Melbourne lad with a ton of talent) and Bob Dylan (USA Home grown genius of song) .

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65. William Samuel – One Heart

gilbert — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:01:10 +0000

The Urban Guru Cafe is dedicated to spreading a clear message from a variety of clear ‘speakers’, speakers who do not make compromises or ask for you to believe in them or in anything. The proof that they are genuine is in the fact that many ‘hear’ the message and their habit of seeking slips away silently. Many find William’s expression refreshing and free of a lot of the terminology we are used to. The voice of William is taken from a tape recording that he himself recorded in his study. CD’s of similar recordings are available from his website, which is managed by Sandy. Sandy appears in the comment pages also. William’s delivery may appear just a little dated now but what he is saying is from the ever-fresh ‘knowing’ which is authentic and definitely genuine. Many may be surprised to learn that he was sharing this message regularly for many years in their own country, the USA.

William’s website is HERE.

Music includes: Cello piece from a film called “Departures”, Andreas Vollenweider (flute) and Mozart’s Quartet Number 7 in E Flat KV160 and KV 159 in B Flat.

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63. Leo Hartong – Awakening to the Dream

gilbert — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:42:03 +0000

Author of the popular book and website “Awaken to the Dream”, Leo gives us a rare interview. His book made a splash some years ago and many of you will have a copy no doubt. Few have heard Leo speak and we are pleased that he agreed to the interview. Leo visited this site and liked the way we do things here and he found a ‘Yes’ popping up on the question of ‘interview’ or ‘no interview’…..and so here it is. Also Leo has a good sense of humor and you will naturally warm to his ‘style’.

Visit the Awaken to the Dream website by clicking here.

Music includes: The Small Faces, Patrick Park, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Crowded House (Australian Band) Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, an “I am Sam” soundtrack song, The Beatles, Rick Nelson …..and the Dutch Philharmonic Clog and Windmill Orchestra sat quietly listening.

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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’.

60. Rodney Stevens – Radiance of Being – part one

gilbert — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:29:14 +0000

A new voice for the UGC. Areti interviews Rodney who found a clear message through John Wheeler.

Rodney’s blogsite is HERE.

Music includes: Paul Simon, Sting, Andreas Vollenweider, Judy Collins, Three Dog Night, Cat Stevens, Ben Harper and Jonathan Edwards.

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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.

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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.

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55. Jason Swanson – Seeing Oneness – part one

gilbert — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:11:41 +0000

Areti interviews Jason Swanson a relatively unknown speaker on Non Duality. Jason runs the meetings in Second Life at the Urban Guru (Virtual) Cafe. (Note: Those Meetings are planned to have various ‘speakers’, Randall, Gilbert and maybe even Bob – so go along and get accustomed to the environment – it is easier than one may imagine once you get the hang of it)

Jason’s site is You Are Seeing Oneness.

Music includes: Normie Rowe (Australian), The Beatles, Ben Harper, Lemonjelly and Andreas Vollenweider (harp).

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

41. Interview with Bob Adamson #2 – part 2

areti — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:42:25 +0000

This interview is a continuation from part 1, which appears as Program 39. This excellent interview presents some exceptional ‘pointers’.

Sailor Bob Adamson’s website.

Remarkable Music by Annour Brahem from “Le Voyage de Sahar” (piano and Oud) …..and…. Le Trio Joubran from “Randana” (Oud)

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.

The UGC is a great incentive. We miss things when they have gone……

Comments may be made on the comments pages. Genuine questions will always be answered.

40. You are NO THING – Randall Friend – Part 2

areti — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:23:04 +0000

This is part 2 of an interview with Randall Friend about his new book ‘You are No Thing – Recognizing your true nature’ - Now published – by Non Duality Press released on May 23, 2009.

In this program Randall talks about part three of his book.Â Â He explains the limitations of worldly knowledge and points us to our true nature.

Randall’s website is called “You Are Dreaming”

Music by Cheb i Sebbah, Ketama and Michael Camilo, Eon A, Whip bird, Royskopp, Ketil Bjornstadt, Joan Osborne and Townes Van Zandt.

Short extracts from The Matrix movie (link to movie details on ‘part one’ of this interview).

This podcast is FREE. For those who appreciate this free service, the opportunity is provided for making a (no obligation) small donation. A newly introduced Donation Tab appears on this site – top of front page (very small icon) near the contact icon and another at the bottom left hand side of comment pages. Bare in mind that a considerable amount of work goes into this site from a team of two.

39. Interview with Bob Adamson #2 – part 1

areti — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:26:32 +0000

Areti interviews Bob with some great questions. Bob answers in his direct and simple usual fashion. This interview is bound to resonate with anyone who is already opening up to the message.

There are download-able meetings on Bob’s Website.

Music by Annour Brahem and one piece by Eric Satie.

38. You are NO THING – Randall Friend – Part 1

areti — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:36:08 +0000

An interview with Randall about his new book “You are NO Thing”. It’s about moving from worldly knowledge to self-knowledge.

The book is now published – by Non Duality Press.Â The ‘Bob’ that Randall mentions is of course Bob Adamson. Bob appears in previous programs here on the UGC.

Randall’s website is called “You Are Dreaming”

Music includes pieces by Gerardo Nunez, Crash Test Dummies, Andreas Vollenweider, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Van Morrison.

Short voice extracts from The Matrix movie at the head and tail of the program.

Thank you to those who have taken the trouble to donate something. – It is appreciated.

Phase 2 – Across Space and Time – Program #3 – Nisargadatta Tapes

areti — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:18:22 +0000

This tape is from January 1981. The atmosphere is ‘alive’ with activities and the pointing is constant. Jean Dunn was present in the meeting. Jean published three books of transcripts from tapes similar to these ones featured here on the UGC. The word Fakir is used several times at one point. A Fakir is a Yogi, trained to go beyond the body. An example is: a bed of nails is used by a Fakir.

Music by Talvin Singh (Flute) and Asad Qizilbash (Sarod).

The voices of Alan Kahaney, Jack Kornfield, Jean Dunn appear as extracts from the “Awaken to the Eternal” video on Nisargadatta. This video is well worth watching. The link above takes you to the website for the video. Watch the entire video by clicking HERE.

Also….Nisargadatta audio courtesy of Maurizio at netineti films here.

Thank you to those who have taken the trouble to donate something. It is appreciated.

Phase 2 – Across Space and Time – Program #2 – Nisargadatta Tapes

areti — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:02:37 +0000

“Those who know only scriptures know nothing – To know is to BE”. – Nisargadatta

“Delayed response is wrong response. Thought, feeling and action must be one and simultaneous with the situation that calls for them” – Nisargadatta

The essence of the message is subtle. The mind is attuned to gross concepts. In this program is a very subtle introduction to our true nature. Listen to it as often as you can. The insight that comes, opens up the being-ness.

There is ‘no reason’ why anyone should miss it. It is the immediacy of being.

The voices of Jack Kornfield, Mark West, Ramesh Balsekar appear in this program.

Three short audio extracts from the video “Awaken to the Eternal“.

Various visitors put questions to Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj through the English translator, Ramesh.

Music by Asad Qizilibash, Ravi Shanka and the closing music by Van Morrison.

35. Appearance and Sensation – Randall Friend

areti — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:05:07 +0000

Gilbert introduces Randall who shares some insights and explorations into the unknown. Randall’s website

The extract is from a talk by Randal called “Oneness of Consciousness” – hear the rest through the link above.

Randall’s first book is being published in early May – The title is “You Are No Thing” - publisher Non-Duality Press.

Comedy: A short piece from the late and great Bill Hicks is featured at the beginning.

Short music interludes include: James Taylor, Flamenco Arabe, Bob Lind, Ray Stevens, Joe South and Chrissie Hynde.

A recording of Helen Adie playing a Gurdjieff piano piece from a collection of music called “Dances and Chants of the Seids” – an unusually ‘moving’ piece of music.

Point of interest: Helen Adie, a concert pianist during her early life in London, was Gilbert’s ‘sacred dance’ (‘movements’) teacher for many years. She played Piano for the Movement Classes in Paris (Fontainebleau) for G.I. Gurdjieff . Helen and her husband George Adie were pupils of Gurdjieff. This music, along with many other pieces, was recorded by Gilbert in the 80′s. There is a 3 CD set of the music available (or was for a few years). It may be hard to find. Some of the pieces are exceptionally ‘moving’. As I remember it, Helen was flown to the US to play pieces for the production of Peter Brook’s film, on Gurdjieff’s early life, called “Meetings with Remarkable Men”. Some of the ‘movements’ appear in that film. You can see them on google video.

Phase 2 – Across Space and Time – Program #1 – Nisargadatta Tapes

areti — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:48:16 +0000

This program contains rare audio from the meetings in Khetwadi, Bombay.

There is only One Presence. – THIS – is – IT

***A Transcript of the essential parts of the program appear in the comment pages.***

“Awareness becomes consciousness when it has an object. The object changes all the time. In consciousness there is movement: awareness is motionless and timeless, here now.” Quote from Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.

NOTE: The usual programs will still appear, interleaved with these ‘tapes’ from Bombay. These Bombay audio files are bigger than usual. They will take a little longer to download. Streaming the audio may be a problem for those with slower internet connections.

Every ‘event’ throughout ‘all time’ is contained in this singular Presence. The seeming ‘passage’ into this Open View is totally available to everyone beyond the arising thought patterns. Usually this needs to be introduced to us. A living ‘tradition’ exists where-in, ‘one who knows’ this open view, intimately ‘points’ the apparent ‘other’ to recognize and SEE from their own ‘clear space of immediate knowing’.

This program features one such ‘teacher’. Listen to the program and discover all that needs to be known, simply and immediately.

Music by Vas, Sitar piece by Ravi Shanka, Flute piece by Telvin Singh and Sarod piece by Asad Qizilbash plus a short piece from the movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Yes it is all FREE and it has to be that way. These tapes will not be turned into a product for sale at some future time. No one is excluded. A newly introduced Donation Tab appears on this site – top of front page (very small icon) near the contact icon and another at the bottom left hand side of comment pages. If you appreciate these programs, please feel free to support the continuation of the Urban Guru Cafe. It is a non-profit project. Those who do donate ensure that these programs will continue, for themselves as well as for everyone. No one need miss out because of FEES.
All inclusive is the nature of Non Duality.

33. ‘The Great Way is not difficult’ by Chien-chih Seng-ts’an + Bob Adamson – part 2

areti — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:14:05 +0000

This is Part 2 of this profound text. Please listen to Part 1 before listening to this program. It appears below this one on the list.

The text is reviewed with commentary by Bob Adamson after the completion of the text.

The extract from Bobs meeting which appeared on the previous program is from a down-load meeting from Bobs website.

It is called Melbourne Meeting #3? Please Note: IS NOW AVAILABLE via the link above. – Highly recommended.
Music by Samwad – Raga Bliss.

Yes it is all FREE and it has to be that way.Â No one is excluded by any intention on our part. For those who can easily afford to donate, a newly introduced Donation Tab appears on this site – top of front page (very small icon) near the contact icon and another at the bottom left hand side of comment pages. If you truly appreciate this site, please feel free to support the continuation of the Urban Guru Cafe. It is a non-profit project. Those who do donate ensure that these programs continue, for themselves, and for everyone. All inclusive is the nature of Non Duality.

32. ‘The Great Way is not difficult’ by Chien-chih Seng-ts’an + Bob Adamson

areti — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:03:37 +0000

One of the most profound texts of all time on the subject of Non Duality. If one were only to have this text to contemplate, it is enough. Its rich content touches the unfathomable nature of our existence. Written by the Chinese Third Patriarch of Chan (Zen in Japanese). His name, Chien-chih Seng-ts’an or Jianzhi Sengcan. The author is also known by the name Sosan in Japan. It seems fitting that so little is known about the author. The text transcends ‘the personal’ and reveals something profound about our true nature. If you have heard it before, then listen to it as fresh and new – because it IS fresh and new. Ram Dass said he read it for a very long time without understanding breaking through. Then it opened up into a profound meaning (paraphrasing). One can listen to it many times and its profundity is not diminished.

This program contains Part 1 of 2 parts of the text. Part two will appear in due course.
The excellent reading of the text is by Ram Dass. The second half of this program is a visit to a meeting at Bob Adamson’s Place.

The extract from Bob’s meeting is from a down-load ‘meeting’ from Bob’s website.

It is called ‘Melbourne Meeting #3′ Please Note: IS NOW AVAILABLE via the link above. – Highly recommended.
Music by Samwad – “Raga Bliss”.

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’.

30. John Wheeler – The truth of who you are – #4

areti — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:27:00 +0000

Areti speaks with John Wheeler. John shares his views on various unusual points of interest.

The quality of the sound varies due to the quality of the phone line. The sound file has been repaired considerably.

Three other interviews with John can be found on this site.

Music by Sting, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Argentina.

John’s Website

29. In the Name of your God – part two

areti — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:13:44 +0000

Follow what is pointed to – and SEE for yourself.

Short musical interludes by: Flamenco Arabe, The Klezmatics, Crowded House, Cheb i Sebbah, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Don McLean, Jethro Tull, J.J. Cale, Al Stewart, The Alan Parsons Project, James Taylor, The Beatles, Pink Floyd.

Brief comedy from that classic comedy series ‘Faulty Towers’ and a pertinent voice cut from a great all-age movie “The City of Embers“.

Get the FREE e-book “Everything is Clear and Obvious” from this site. Gilbert is available for Skype calls for those who resonate with what is being pointed out. Email him for details.

Yes it is all FREE.Â For those who wish to donate, a newly introduced Donation Tab appears on this site – top of front page (very small icon) near the contact icon and another at the bottom left hand side of comment pages. If you truly appreciate this site, please feel free to support the continuation of the Urban Guru Cafe. It is a non-profit project. Those who do donate ensure that these programs continue, for themselves, and for everyone. All inclusive is the nature of Non Duality.

NOTE: 28 Previous programs are on this site. There is a link at the bottom left hand corner of this page called “Previous entries” – it takes you to the previous ten programs….etc.

28. John Greven – One Presence-Awareness *****

areti — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:48:47 +0000

Areti interviews John Greven. John is a ‘straight shooter’. Easy to listen to – no jargon to wade through. Just recognize what is pointed out.

John’s website is Oneness.

Music by The Alan Parsons Project, a band called The Horseflies and Flamenco Arabe.

27. In the Name of your God *****

areti — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:10:03 +0000

In this program Areti interviews Gilbert. Plus a section of the Hsin-hsin Ming text read by Ram Dass.

Gilbert is available for Skype calls for those who resonate with what is being pointed out. Email him for details.

“The ones who say they know it – are the ones who will impose it on you” – from the lyrics of the first and last song on this program – a song by The Klezmatics – there is a link to one of their videos on their name.

Music includes – The Klezmatics (I ain’t afraid), The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Michael O’Suilleabhain (Piano piece), Lothlorien (Australian Band), Bob Dylan, Jethro Tull, Al Stewart, Colorblind James Experience.

Ram Dass reads the Hsin-hsin Ming (part two) – Verses on the Faith-Mind – By Seng-ts’an, Third Chinese Patriarch of Chan (Zen) – a translation into English by Richard Clarke.

Gilbert’s website

Yes it is all FREE. For those who wish to donate, a newly introduced Donation Tab appears on this site – top of front page (very small icon) near the contact icon and another at the bottom left hand side of comment pages. If you truly appreciate this site, please feel free to support the continuation of the Urban Guru Cafe. It is a non-profit project. Those who do donate ensure that these programs continue, for themselves, and for everyone. All inclusive is the nature of Non Duality.

26. Is this a dream or reality – or a dream within a dream? *****

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:11:51 +0000

This program includes the voices of Ram Dass with a beautiful reading, Orson Wells, Bob Adamson, Areti, Mark West and Gilbert. Short extracts from The Princess Bride and Peaceful Warrior films.
A short extract from a recorded meeting at Bob’s place.

Feature: Ram Dass reads an extract from ancient text

Also some words from Edgar Allan Poe “Dream within a Dream” at the end of the program.

Research: Hsin-hsin Ming – Verses on the Faith-Mind – By Seng-ts’an, Third Chinese Patriarch of Chan (Zen) – a translation into English by Richard Clarke.

Music from Queen, The Alan Parsons Project (Dream within a Dream), Bob Dylan (When you gonna wake up), Al Stewart (Year of the Cat), The Bonzo Dog Doodah Band (Urban Spaceman) and including music from the film “Crouching Tiger – Hidden Dragon“.

Note: Gilbert is available for Skype calls for those who resonate with what is being pointed out. Email him for details.

25. What else can I be but what I AM. ****

areti — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:09:09 +0000

Here is something new, something old and something you have never heard before – some salient points presented in a slightly different way.

The voices (but not all), in the order of appearance are: Meg Ryan, Sammy Davis Jnr, Randall Friend, Mark West, Bob Adamson, John Wheeler, Lee Hazelwood, Nancy Sinatra, Gilbert, Cat Stevens, Ian Anderson, John Lennon, Catherine Harding, Eliot Weber, Areti, John Sebastian, Mary Black, Van Morrison and Willy Richardson.

Music by Bonzo Dog Doodah band (Urban Spaceman), Queen, The Moody Blues, Sammy Davis Jnr (I gotta be me), John Lennon (Mind games), The Beatles (I’m only sleeping), Cat Stevens (Longer Boats and Father and son), Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra (I’ve been down so long), Jethro Tull (Trying to be), Alan Parsons Project (Touch the Sky), Paul Simon (50 ways), Crowded House(It’s only Natural), Rod Stewart and the Faces (When I was younger), The Loving Spoonful (Did you ever have to make up your mind), Mary Black, Van Morrison (Enlightenment) and Willy Richardson aka Gilbert (What’s wrong with right now, song).

24. Catherine Harding – The Headless Way – part 3 ****

areti — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:49:45 +0000

In this program Catherine emphasizes that she is not a teacher and touches on some points she wanted to make clearer.

It is all about sharing what is clearly obvious, once seen.

Music by The Moody Blues, Andrew McCubbin, Armenian Duduk and some Mozart.

Catherine and Douglas Harding’s Website.

23. Catherine Harding – In the tradition of ‘On having No head’ – Part 2. *****

areti — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:18:55 +0000

This is a continuation from Part 1 shown below – Please listen to part 1 before part 2.

Music from The Mahabharata film soundtrack, Andreas Vollenweider, Talvin Singh and Rakesh Chaurasia, Simon and Garfunkel, Mercan Dede and the Armenian Duduk is played by Gevorg Dabagian.
The Mozart piece is Quartet #23 in F, Kv 590, Allegro. The Mozart piece is for Catherine, her favorite composer. The unrelated comic piece of music after the end of the program is by an Australian group, Captain Matchbox and the Whoopee Band with some Kookaburras (a distinctive Australian icon bird) joining in. Opening piece by The Moody Blues.
Douglas and Catherine Harding’s Website

22. Catherine Harding – in the tradition of ‘On having No Head’ – Part 1. *****

areti — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:32:09 +0000

Bombay: When people going back to England asked Nisargardatta who they could see when they got back home he told them to see Douglas Harding. Douglas was an English non-duality ‘teacher’ who turned the ‘concepts (of non duality) into percepts’ with his experiments that point us to ‘who you really, really are.’In this program his wife of many years, a sharer of the message herself, speaks clearly about life and also guides us through some of Douglas’ experiments.Music from The Mahabharata film soundtrack plus music by Talvin Singh and Rakesh Chaurasia, Vas, Anouar Brahem, Rowland Schultz and the Armenian Duduk (a wind instrument) is played by Gevorg Dabagian. Opening piece by The Moody Blues.

Douglas’ websiteÂ

21. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are – part 2 *****

areti — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:44:54 +0000

This is part two of an interview Areti did with John Wheeler recently. Many of the probing questions have been removed from the audio to allow a more even flow in John’s expression. This program picks up from the end of part one.

Music by the Beatles, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Gerardo Nunez, Van Morrison and John Lee Hooker, Ashkabad, Johhny Nash, Nilsson and the voice of George Harrison. Voice cut from Monty Python and a voice cut from Dan Millman’s movie based on his best selling book “The Peaceful Warrior”.

John’s website The Natural State

20. John Wheeler – Crashing the Californian Guru Game ****

areti — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:11:39 +0000

This program looks at the very obvious difference between the direct message with its immediate evidence in direct and immediate experiencing and the more commonly believed in spiritual concepts of some kind of ‘future deliverance’ and the fact that that is all based on belief and hope.

“What is the truth of who you are” part 2 – will follow later.

Music by The Beatles, Sonny and Cher, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Queen, The Mamas and Papas, Fleetwood Mac, The Moody Blues and Paul Simon.

19. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are? – part 1 *****

areti — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:53:06 +0000

John Wheeler tells us the very nature of our being, that is being pointed to, is nothing new and does not need to be found. It is obvious now. It cannot be denied and we do not come to it with the mind because it is prior to mind. It is right here, right now in your direct experiencing. It is perfectly whole and complete and needs no enhancement – there is no ‘becoming’ to it.

Music from Mercan Dede‘s excellent new CD ’800′ – and some beautiful guitar pieces by Gerardo Nunez.

John Wheeler’s website The natural state.

18. Interview with Bob Adamson – part 2 ******

areti — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:45 +0000

Please listen to Part one before this program. This program is part two of a remarkable interview with ‘Sailor Bob’ Adamson.

Even for those who are very familiar with Bob’s so-called ‘teaching’ it will most certainly touch them. We advise you to listen to it a few times. There are many salient points that Bob expresses and each one has a potency that cuts through even the concept of there being a teaching. It is all about right here, right now. Seeing-knowing – this presence that you are.

The ripples from these two programs are already spreading far and wide. The interview contains so many pointers delivered in a remarkably relaxed way. Let it sink in.

A BOOKLET of the transcript (of both programs) is available to post out – visit shiningthroughthemind.net to get the details or email Gilbert for them.

Some beautiful music from Erik Satie and Anouar Brahem

17. Interview with Bob Adamson – Part 1 ******

areti — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:29:22 +0000

This is a remarkable interview with ‘Sailor Bob’ Adamson. Remarkable, because of various elements – the first being that it has a quality of a ‘one to one’ or ‘heart to heart’ which is not always present in meeting recordings. Bob very clearly exposes, one after another, the erroneous beliefs and ideas that ‘we’ hold onto in our misunderstanding of Non Duality or reality, if you like. This unique interview (split into two parts) should not be missed – even by those who are very familiar with Bob’s message for it is bound to have an impact. -With unswerving clarity, Bob openly demonstrates a clear understanding which removes all the difficulties of belief. THIS clear understanding is totally accessible to anyone and everyone – just listen. – It is suggested that you listen to it a few times. Let it sink in.All you have to do is follow what is being pointed out and ‘Hear it’. – Part two appears above. A BOOKLET of the transcript (of both programs) can be posted to you, for more details visit shiningthroughthemind.net or email Gilbert from the site.Music by Erik Satie – and additional music by Anouar Brahem.

Bob’s latest book “One Essence expressing and appearing as Everything” is an excellent follow up to this interview – it is available through Bob’s website.

16. It is all THAT – No exceptions – all inclusive ****

areti — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:00:53 +0000

All concepts are ephemeral by nature, and they cannot bind Awareness – they simply are awareness itself appearing as forms ‘in or on’ Awareness. This program is all about this fact. No belief is asked for or required. The immediate experiencing is NOT of being a ‘person’. That fact is extremely subtle and yet so very, very obvious. It is not a concept….it is irrefutable….self-evident. If one truly hears what is being pointed out – it is the dissolution of all beliefs in ‘time and process’ – ‘a Path’ – and the clear presence of naked awareness is obvious – as it always IS. It is not ‘personal’. Enlightenment is not a personal achievement – no matter what any Guru, Teacher or anyone says.

Note: TO ACCESS THE EARLIER PROGRAMS, THERE IS A LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

Music by The Moody Blues, Kardes Turkuler, Cheb i Sabbah, Vas – Rick Wakeman of ‘Yes’ – Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. Voice cuts from Dylan Thomas’ Under Milkwood and from Alan Parsons Project’s ‘The Time Machine’.

Gilbert’s website: The First Instant .

Note: Gilbert is available for Skype calls for those who resonate with what is being pointed out.Â Email him for details.

15. Jeff Foster – Falling Into The Mystery ****

areti — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:06:43 +0000

In this interview with Jeff Foster, Jeff tells us that there is no path and no process to recognizing what we are, and as such, he does not advocate practices nor does he suggest that you stop them, for nothing you do or don’t do can or will lead to that which you already are.

He explains that this ‘understanding’ is not about concepts or about understanding ‘something’, but rather that it is about falling into the mystery, the unknown. He examines a common trap people can fall into when they take the concepts of non-duality and ‘turn them into’ a religion. Specifically, he looks at people falling into nihilism when they hear that there is nothing to get and nobody to do anything.

We are sure that (some of) you will love it – others will take ‘exception’ – such is the way of the appearance, the dualism of LIFE.

Links for the selected music chosen for this program: The Hombres - Vas – The Moody Blues - Jethro Tull – Andreas Vollenweider on piano and some beautiful Cello work from Daniel Pezzotti - and a classic song from an old favorite Van Morrison “Into the Mystery” briefly opens and closes the program.

Jeffs website is located at Life Without A Centre

14. Randall Friend – Challenging Assumptions *****

areti — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:46:35 +0000

Randall Friend is “Challenging Assumptions” in this Urban Guru Cafe interview. Our assumptions are based on beliefs.

The voice and music of George Harrison at the head of the program. Other musicians appearing, the Beatles, Arabesque and Carlos Nunez.

Randalls website is located at You Are Dreaming

12. A conversation with Stephen Wingate – part 2 ***

areti — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:34:01 +0000

This is part 2 of a conversation with Stephen Wingate. Stephen leads us through an examination of ‘presence awareness’ and explains once again how we can investigate this reality if and when the suffering arises again.

Music includes: Tijuana Sessions, Dream Theater, Argentina, Flamenco Arabe and Native Flute Ensemble.

Stephen’s Website

11. What is Awareness – part two

areti — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:31:36 +0000

A sound-scape with a few words thrown in.

A brief program that may assist in the exploration of ‘one’s own’ conscious presence.

That ‘one’s own’ conscious presence is actually the Universal Presence of Awareness.

No theories or beliefs are needed.

Mandolin music composition and playing by Gilbert.Â – Program is only 7 minutes long.

Gilbert’s website.

10. Exploring what you are

areti — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:15:30 +0000

Everything, including all concepts and all pointing appear nowhere other than in the natural state of seeing, knowing – you are THAT.

Being is silent – just as in nature, the realm of concepts and expressions may also elicit a resonance in being.

This is a relaxed exploration via various ‘pointers’. Recorded in the backyard garden – the birds join in.

Music interludes by these bands: Argentina, Radio Kabul, Zarafa and Yes (a great band from the 70s).

Seeing-Knowing.com

9. Pointers Series – Bob Adamson’s many pointers

areti — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:33:40 +0000

Bob Adamson opens his meetings in Melbourne, Australia with an uninterrupted talk which always points us to our true essence in many simple and beautiful ways.

This program features an excerpt of one of these talks. Its full 50 minute length, along with another 15 minute closing talk… both of Bob speaking without questions… will soon be in an upcoming CD and available on Bob’s website. A must have! We’ll keep you posted.

Music: Debashish Bhattacharya – ‘Calcutta Chronicles’ and Carlos Nunez.

Bob’s website

8. A conversation with Stephen Wingate ***

areti — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:21:27 +0000

This program features Stephen Wingate who suggests that instead of listening to other’s ‘experiences’ and definitions about what reality is, we need to look and see for ourself, from our own direct experience, what it is. In it, he guides us through such an investigation.

Music by Ekova and Carlos Nunez.

Stephen’s website is: Living in Peace: The Natural State

7. Pointers Series – The answer is not in the mind

areti — Wed, 14 May 2008 06:10:20 +0000

This is the third program in the pointers series examining Bob Adamson’s pointer that the answer is not in the mind – “Full stop, pause a thought, what is wrong with right now if you don’t think about it?” he tells us.

Included in the program is a short introduction by Gilbert Schultz. Most of the excerpts of Bob Adamson come from three CDs – ‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – companion audio CD to the book “What’s Wrong With Right Now, Unless You Think About It?” – “Conversations on No-Thing” volumes 1, 2, and 3 (which form the text of his book “Presence-Awareness, Just This and Nothing Else”).

A transcript of the program is available.

Websites of featured guests:

‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – Non-conceptual, Self-knowing Awareness

Gilbert Schultz – Shining Through the Mind

5. A meeting with Randall Friend – part two

areti — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:34:59 +0000

This is the second of two programs that present a meeting I had with Randall Friend.

Randalls website is located at You Are Dreaming

Music used includes: Cheb i Sabbah, Idan Raichel Project, Khaled, and Mercan Dede.

4. A meeting with Randall Friend – part one

areti — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:56:41 +0000

This is the first of two programs that present a private meeting I had with Randall Friend. I enjoyed my conversation with him immensely.

Randalls website is located at You Are Dreaming

Music used includes: Flamenco Arabe, Tinerawen, Cheb i Sabbah, Calcutta Slide Guitar, Mercan Dede, and Carlos Nunez.

3. Pointers Series – Program 2: No centre, No substance *****

areti — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:56:42 +0000

This is the second program in the pointer series examining Bob Adamson’s pointer that there is no centre or substance to this entity we believe ourselves to be.Â Included in the program is a short introduction by Gilbert Schultz and an experiment, lead by Douglas Harding, that you can do to further examine the truth of this pointer.Â Most of the excerpts of Bob Adamson come from three CDs – ‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – companion Audio CD to the book – What’s wrong with Right Now – unless you think about it’ – Selections from Meetings recorded in 2003 – Volume 1,2 and 3 which form the text in his book ‘PRESENCE AWARENESS – Just This and Nothing Else .’A transcript of the program is available.Â Websites of featured guests:‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – Non-conceptual, Self-knowing Awareness Gilbert Schultz – Shining Through the Mind Douglas Harding – The Headless Way

2. Pointers Series – Program 1: You are already That *****

areti — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:19:33 +0000

This is the first of a series of programs on pointers used in advaita. The pointer explored in this program is ‘You are already that’, a pointer used by Bob Adamson. Parallels are drawn between this pointer and one used by Nisagardatta of staying with the ‘I am.’

The two advaita ‘teachers’ who feature in the program are Gilbert Schultz and Bob Adamson. In the program, Gilbert Schultz explains what a pointer is as well as introduces the pointer we are exploring. The remaining portion of the program is composed of excerpts taken from Bob Adamson’s three CDs – ‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – companion Audio CD to the book – What’s wrong with Right Now – unless you think about it’ – Selections from Meetings recorded in 2003 – Volume 1,2 and 3 which form the text in his book ‘PRESENCE AWARENESS – Just This and Nothing Else .’

A transcript of the program is available.

Websites of featured guests:

‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – Non-conceptual, Self-knowing Awareness

Gilbert Schultz – Shining Through the Mind

As the audio quality of some of the excerpts is not high, a transcript of the program is available.

1. Gurus and the teaching

areti — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:43:20 +0000

There are many out there claiming to be ‘teaching’ non duality (advaita), but which of them really are? If your chosen teacher is making claims that he or she is enlightened then maybe you need to reconsider how useful such a ‘teacher’ is.

This podcast features audio clips that define what advaita ‘teaching’ is about and discuss the notion of ‘enlightenment.’ Three advaita ‘teachers’ in the program are Bob Adamson, Tony Parsons and Gilbert Schultz.

Music excerpts from the following tracks have been used: Sandy Denny ‘It’ll take a long time,’ Debashish Bhattacharya ‘Calcutta Slide Guitar,’ Pink Floyd ‘Time,’ and Guzel Yayla ‘Karsid Gorunen Ne.’

Websites of featured guests:

‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – Non-conceptual, Self-knowing Awareness

Gilbert Schultz – Shining Through the Mind

Tony Parsons – The Open Secret

A transcript of the program is available.