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Discovering what you truly are
22. Catherine Harding – in the tradition of ‘On having No Head’ – Part 1. *****
[ Comments Off on 22. Catherine Harding – in the tradition of ‘On having No Head’ – Part 1. ***** ] Posted on 11.19.08 under Catherine Harding, Podcast
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.
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21. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are – part 2 *****
[ Comments Off on 21. John Wheeler – What is the truth of who you are – part 2 ***** ] Posted on 11.09.08 under John Wheeler, Podcast
This is part two of an interview 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 has no website today – all contact to johnwheeler111@yahoo.com
Yes it is all FREE and it has to be that way. 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.
20. John Wheeler – Crashing the Californian Guru Game ****
[ Comments Off on 20. John Wheeler – Crashing the Californian Guru Game **** ] Posted on 11.04.08 under John Wheeler, Podcast
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 follows up later.
johnwheeler111@yahoo.com is the contact address for John.
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.
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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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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.
7. Pointers Series – The answer is not in the mind
[ Comments Off on 7. Pointers Series – The answer is not in the mind ] Posted on 05.14.08 under Bob Adamson, Gilbert Schultz, Podcast
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
3. Pointers Series – Program 2: No centre, No substance *****
[ Comments Off on 3. Pointers Series – Program 2: No centre, No substance ***** ] Posted on 03.18.08 under Bob Adamson, Gilbert Schultz, Podcast
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. 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. 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. Websites of featured guests:‘Sailor’ Bob Adamson – Non-conceptual, Self-knowing Awareness Gilbert Schultz – Shining Through the Mind Douglas Harding – The Headless Way