Urban Guru Cafe
Discovering what you truly are
19. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are? – part 1
[ Comments Off on 19. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are? – part 1 ] Posted on 10.24.08 under John Wheeler, Podcast
John Wheeler tells us that the very nature of our being is that which is being pointed to – and it does not need to be found. It cannot be denied and we do not come to it with the mind, because it is prior to the mind. It is always right here, right now, in your direct experience-ing. It is perfectly whole and complete – it 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 contact details are: johnwheeler111@yahoo.com
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18. Interview with Bob Adamson – part 2 ******
[ Comments Off on 18. Interview with Bob Adamson – part 2 ****** ] Posted on 10.13.08 under Bob Adamson, Podcast
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
There is no duality in Non Duality. Free Podcast.
17. Interview with Bob Adamson – Part 1 ******
[ Comments Off on 17. Interview with Bob Adamson – Part 1 ****** ] Posted on 10.05.08 under Bob Adamson, Podcast
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 after this program. Music by Erik Satie – and additional music by Anouar Brahem.
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16. It is all THAT – No exceptions – all inclusive
[ Comments Off on 16. It is all THAT – No exceptions – all inclusive ] Posted on 09.25.08 under Gilbert Schultz, Podcast
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.
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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’.
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15. Jeff Foster – Falling Into The Mystery
[ Comments Off on 15. Jeff Foster – Falling Into The Mystery ] Posted on 09.18.08 under Jeff Foster, Podcast
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
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14. Randall Friend – Challenging Assumptions *****
[ Comments Off on 14. Randall Friend – Challenging Assumptions ***** ] Posted on 08.31.08 under Podcast, Randall Friend
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 ***
[ Comments Off on 12. A conversation with Stephen Wingate – part 2 *** ] Posted on 07.26.08 under Podcast, Stephen Wingate
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.
11. What is Awareness – part two
[ Comments Off on 11. What is Awareness – part two ] Posted on 07.26.08 under Gilbert Schultz, Podcast
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. – Program is only 7 minutes long.
10. Exploring what you are
[ Comments Off on 10. Exploring what you are ] Posted on 07.08.08 under Gilbert Schultz, Podcast
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).
9. Pointers Series – Bob Adamson’s many pointers
[ Comments Off on 9. Pointers Series – Bob Adamson’s many pointers ] Posted on 06.17.08 under Bob Adamson, Podcast
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.