Urban Guru Cafe
Discovering what you truly are
99. Urban Guru Cafe – Only One
[ Comments Off on 99. Urban Guru Cafe – Only One ] Posted on 12.24.10 under David Carse, Isaac Shapiro, John Wheeler, Kenneth Madden, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Randall Friend, Rick Linchitz, Robert Wolfe
The mind wants more. The idea of ‘self’ wants to survive beyond this moment and yet this moment is all there is and the idea of self has NO being and there is actually no ‘me’ in this immediacy of seeing-knowing. This is actually very obvious right now. You have to think about a ‘me’ before it ‘appears’. The pure seeing is duration-less. Uninterrupted observing is happening. The mind is time – transient appearances only. This immediacy is timeless.
The clear pointing on this site does not date. It is fresh as the immediate impressions that register each moment. We encourage you to explore as many of these programs as you wish to. If you are waiting for a new program, please start listening to those programs you have not yet listened to. Even though the programs are presented in an entertaining format, the essence of the pointing is sharp and cutting and ever fresh. No one knows what ‘information’ will bring about a clear insight for you. One may hear a pointer many times and somehow it does not register with its full meaning, then suddenly it cuts to the core. Therefore we encourage anyone who resonates with a particular ‘message’ to listen as often as you can. The programs will not dull or get stale. Something ‘sinks in’ and in an unexpected moment a clear pointer registers with a clarity that dispenses the ‘old view’ and it leaves you present and aware, as you always have been, nakedly aware, of being pure being. In that moment (which can only be this moment) the ‘job’ has been done (and nothing has actually happened and nothing was ever done). This naked moment is eternal presence.
The incentive of the Urban Guru Cafe is purely in order for such a moment to open up for you (as it did for me). Once this has ‘happened’ things fall into place in a very different ‘order’ and many beliefs are dispensed with naturally without incident. This has ‘happened’ for many listeners. Be patient and listen to those programs that resonate. – G.
In the beginning was the word.
The texture of the universe is a seamless garment worn by no entity.
The following voices will be heard on this program: Rick Linchitz, Robert Wolfe, Kenneth Madden, Terence Stamp reading David Carse, Ram Dass reading an ancient text, Randall Friend, Mark West, Bob Adamson, John Wheeler, Isaac Shapiro, Ramesh Balsekar with Nisargadatta….. – G.
Music includes: Gordon Lightfoot, Gevorg Dabagian, Andreas Vollenweider, Moody Blues, Kingston Trio, Thomas Dybdahl, Rivertribe (Aus), Mozart and Pink Floyd, traffic and birds.
The various guests on this program have programs of their own and website also. Gilbert has a free trimmed version of his e-book called “Resonance in the Heart” available – The full version is a pay for download. Click HERE to visit the e-book.
The entire 99 programs on this site were produced on a MacBook Pro using a simple but excellent audio editing program called Amedeus Pro. We recommend Apple Macs and to date we have had no software conflicts and no major hardware issues with these excellent work tools.
The UGC is on 1 Radio station in BC CFIS FM, Sunday mornings at 8.30. It would be good to have the UGC on a few more stations around the globe. The programs are free. Make some comments and stay in touch. – G.
91. Rupert Spira – It is Awareness
[ Comments Off on 91. Rupert Spira – It is Awareness ] Posted on 08.23.10 under Rupert Spira
Rupert Spira is sharp and clear. No need to believe anything. See for yourself. Other interviews with Rupert appear in earlier programs on the UGC.
Rupert’s website is HERE.
Music includes: REM, Richard Thomson, Angus and Julia Stone, Jan Garbarek, Kese Kese, Nick Cave, the Muse and the Kinks.
The Urban Guru Cafe is a free podcast site available to all. Small donations help to keep this site active. We thank those who have already supported this venture – against all odds, to bring clear pointing to the internet, without asking anyone to believe in anything.
The UGC is a FREE Podcast.
90. Jerry Katz – Nonduality dot com
[ Comments Off on 90. Jerry Katz – Nonduality dot com ] Posted on 08.17.10 under Jerry Katz
Jerry Katz started a website many years ago. It is one of the biggest sites. We talk to Jerry about how he sees things, some history and have a laugh too.
For the Nonduality site click HERE.
Music includes: Paul McCartney and Wings, Mason Williams, Radiohead, Cafe Del Mar, Cactus Child and Kings of Convenience.
The Urban Guru Cafe site is a free podcast site – no fees – donations from a few keep this site going and we thank those who show their appreciation for what is presented here. Many hours go into these programs and if you take a few minutes to make a donation, it will ensure that these programs stay on the net for those who stumble our way.
74. Talkin’ about nothin’ – Kenneth Madden
[ Comments Off on 74. Talkin’ about nothin’ – Kenneth Madden ] Posted on 03.08.10 under Kenneth Madden
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. Sure enough ‘Never not Here’ interviewed Kenneth shortly after this program was published.
Kenneth’s 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, who once upon a time were 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
[ Comments Off on 69. Randall Friend – Undefineable – Part 2 ] Posted on 01.08.10 under Randall Friend
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.
58. Rupert Spira – part one
[ Comments Off on 58. Rupert Spira – part one ] Posted on 10.26.09 under Rupert Spira
Areti interviews Rupert Spira. Many suggestions have been made for us to conduct this interview, so here it is. Rupert is a ceramic’s artist and he makes some exceptionally pleasant pieces of art – forms. See his work on his website. Part two will follow in due course.
Rupert’s website is Here
Music includes: The Oyster Band, Andreas Vollenweider (Harp), Tomitito (Guitar), Shanka (Indian) and Cheb i Sabbah (closing music).
These podcasts a totally free. Non Duality is always free of guru biased belief systems. You can add your comments and converse with others via the comment pages. There are many features to this site – explore them. Small donations can be made via the donation link, below the coffee cup image.
55. Jason Swanson – Seeing Oneness – part one
[ Comments Off on 55. Jason Swanson – Seeing Oneness – part one ] Posted on 10.03.09 under Jason Swanson
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).
The Urban Guru Cafe is a free podcast – please make a small donation to keep this site alive, if you are able. Enjoy the 55 free programs.
54. Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009) – extract from a typical meeting.
[ Comments Off on 54. Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009) – extract from a typical meeting. ] Posted on 09.29.09 under Ramesh Balsekar
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.
52. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 2
[ Comments Off on 52. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 2 ] Posted on 08.28.09 under Peter Brown
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”).
The Urban Guru Cafe is a Free Podcast dedicated to clear direct pointing, irrespective of lineage and guru traditions. Small donations can be made via the small donation tab below the coffee cup symbol on this page of the website.
50. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 1
[ Comments Off on 50. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 1 ] Posted on 08.14.09 under Peter Brown, Podcast
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.