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Paul Hedderman’s background has been with assisting those with addiction problems over many years. The 12 step program has some very potent ‘pointers’, which, by chance or some by other means, has assisted a few to go beyond the 12 steps. Paul is not talking exclusively about AA, the Big Book or the 12 step program here. Actually it is all closely aligned with what we discuss here at the UGC. It is a different slant on the same non-thing. Zen Bitch Slap is Paul’s website, click HERE to go there after listening to the program. Music includes: Massive Attack, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Crash Test Dummies (Canada), James Reyne (Aussie), Gary Jules, DJ Cam Feat and Ray Charles. Doubt, Deliverance and The International. The Urban Guru Cafe is a FREE podcast site. 48 free programs to listen to. Check out those programs you have not listened to so far. Donations may be made through the donation tab on the front page of the website beneath the coffee cup Logo.

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. This is a free Podcast available to all who find it. Small donations can be made by those who wish to, by using the donation tab on the front page of the website, beneath the coffee cup Logo. The donations are not tax deductible donations.

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. This site is a non-profit free access site. No fees apply. This is a free Podcast available to all who find it. Small donations can be made by those who wish to, by using the donation tab on the front page of the website beneath the coffee cup Logo^. 46 Programs to date. Reminder: Check out the ones you have not listened to, as yet.

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.

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) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.   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.

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. 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.

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

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

“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. 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.

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. 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.

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.