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Urban Guru Cafe episodes:

03.29.2011
100. I AM – the Alpha and Omega – Urban Guru Cafe
100 FREE PODCASTS The Urban Guru Cafe was created 2007-08. The origins of the concept for a podcast sprang up out of conversations between Areti Alexova and Gilbert Schultz. A dutch visitor, Eric, who was attending Bob Adamson’s meetings offered to...
12.17.2010
98. Prior to Consciousness – Nisargadatta – 6th Jan 1980
” Is there a world outside (of) your knowledge? Can you go beyond what you know? You may postulate a world beyond the mind, but it will remain a concept, unproved and unprovable. Your experience is your proof …and it...
12.08.2010
97. The Seed of everything is this Consciousness.
“What contradicts itself has no being. Or it has only momentary being, which comes to the same. For what has a beginning and an end has no middle. It is hollow. It has only...
11.17.2010
96. Cosmic Consciousness -There is NO Big Lie
The subject is the new e-book “Resonance in the Heart”. The myth about enlightenment is uncovered as another story. The basic premise of being a separate individual is sent to the junk yard. It is a challenging program, for some. Common consensus...
10.12.2010
94. Joan Tollifson – The world goes on the same.
Who wakes up? Does the mirage wake up from the mirage? Is clarity or confusion personal, does it have an owner, or is there simply weather appearing and disappearing, sometimes clear and sometimes cloudy? Is awakening a future event, or...
09.29.2010
93. Jackie O’Keeffe – Enjoy it anyway.
Non Duality presented with an Irish accent and a clear view expressed through Jackie O’Keeffe. Areti talks with Jackie soon after Jackie ran a recent Silent Retreat. Jackie speaks with a natural confidence and has a good...
09.09.2010
92. Darryl Bailey – Dismantling the fantasy
“Darryl Bailey was drawn to meditation at age fourteen, he spent the next seventeen years exploring awareness and concentration practices from Christian, Hindu, Sufi, Taoist, Buddhist, and Western psychology sources.” Many will not have heard of Darryl and no wonder. ...
08.23.2010
91. Rupert Spira – It is Awareness
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,...
08.17.2010
90. Jerry Katz – Nonduality dot com
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...
07.30.2010
89. Robert Wolfe – Living Nonduality
Robert Wolfe chats basically about living without the constrictions of an identified state of mind. His books can be seen at his website by clicking HERE. Music includes: Angus and Julia Stone (Australian), The Swell Season, Olivia Newton-John...
07.21.2010
88. Paul Hedderman – No Story to tell.
Paul worked with many ‘in recovery’. Here we explore Paul’s gift of talking about Non Duality, if we can call it that. Paul’s enthusiastic sharing is both light and cutting to the core of the ‘issues’ faced by...
07.09.2010
87. Jiddu Krishnamurti – Choiceless awareness
This is our second program on Jiddu Krishnamurti. He was discovered and announced as a ‘World Teacher’ by Dr. Annie Besant of the Theosophical Society, he later renounced the position saying that “Truth is a Pathless Land”. This program...
06.20.2010
86. Being Ordinary – Mike and Tom
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. FREE podcast. Donations...
06.06.2010
85. Isaac Shapiro – Beloved Life
Many will already be familiar with him and others may not have even heard of Isaac. He lives in Australia for some of the year, near Byron Bay. He travels all over the Globe holding meetings. Website HERE....
05.30.2010
84. Jiddu Krishnamurti – The Essence of Freedom, is naked Seeing.
THE URBAN GURU CAFE IS A FREE PODCAST Some of the essential points which J. Krishnamurti shared are in this program. In 1929 Krishnamurti dissolved ‘The Order’, which, he was made the head of – because he recognized that he was being...
05.18.2010
82. Christine Wushke – self-shining Yoga teacher.
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...
05.12.2010
81. There IS no one talking – UG
THE URBAN GURU CAFE IS A FREE PODCAST WHICH DOES NOT ASK THE LISTENER TO BELIEVE IN ANYTHING. The train stops here, right here, right NOW. You can carry on searching but the search will only be in your...
05.03.2010
80. Still, No One Talking – UG
UG Krishnamurti from a recording in Amsterdam in 1982. No description supplied. Web-Link on previous program. Music includes Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Anja Lechner and U.T. Gandhi, CD “Melos” – plus a beautiful piece from Annour Brahem from a CD titled “Barkakh”. The UGC...
04.23.2010
79. No one Talking – UG
“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...
03.30.2010
77. Greg Goode – Standing as Awareness
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...
03.22.2010
76. Cashify – By what Authority?
This Program: The guest is 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,...
03.13.2010
75. David Carse – Perfect Brilliant Stillness
In this program the legendary British actor Terence Stamp reads selected extracts from the book that he says “changed my life”, Perfect Brilliant Stillness by David Carse. These extracts, like the full unabridged audiobook (which can be download for...
03.08.2010
74. Talkin’ about nothin’ – 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...
02.28.2010
73. The mind is Infinite
New program……Listen up. How anyone could miss what is being pointed out is remarkable. Approximately 36 hours of programs and seeking is still happening? The grasping consciousness known as ‘the seeker’ ignores the obvious and wants ‘God himself’ to come...
02.21.2010
72. Relaxing into THAT. (No Crusade – No Mission)
New program. How can anyone possibly miss what is being pointed at? Beats me. There is no mission impossible here – no mission at all. Music includes: Mal Webb, Ray Charles, Gilbert, The Swell Season (piano piece), Paul Simon,...
02.12.2010
71. What is THAT ?
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...
02.03.2010
70. The Crux of the matter.
Time to really knock the seeking out of the picture altogether? Tired of all the seeking, seeking, seeking? Listen closely to the pointers that are expressed here. Listen with an open mind. Listen as if you have never heard...
01.08.2010
69. Randall Friend – Undefineable – Part 2
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...
12.31.2009
68. Randall Friend – Undefinable
An interview with 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, Bob Dylan...
12.24.2009
67. Richard Collings – Stop seeking and simply notice what already IS.
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....
12.18.2009
66. James Braha – Living Reality
Areti speaks with the author of “Living Reality – my extraordinary summer with Sailor Bob Adamson” James Braha. Bob Visited the US in 2004 and spent several weeks there. James relentlessly delved into his own questions with Bob. An excellent...
12.11.2009
65. William Samuel – One Heart
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...
12.04.2009
64. Gilbert – ‘So Clear – So Obvious’
Interview with Gilbert. An opportunity to re-discover the in-describe-able essence of what you are. Voice and an excellent selection of musical interludes. Music includes: Pink Floyd, Ten Years After Sting and Annour Brahem. from his new-ish CD is called Barzakh. The VIEW...
11.27.2009
63. Leo Hartong – Awakening to the Dream
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...
11.14.2009
61. Rodney Stevens – Radiance of Being – part two
Areti continues this interview with Rodney Stevens. Rodney says: Non-duality isn’t something that’s difficult, “far-off”, or metaphysical (though its sublimeness is without parallel). It is, for the most part, a teaching that points to the fact that self-realization is simply a...
11.08.2009
60. Rodney Stevens – Radiance of Being – part one
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. This...
10.31.2009
59. Rupert Spira – part two
This is a continuation of Areti’s interview with Rupert Spira. The pointing appears in the knowing. The potency is the knowing, not the pointing. Recognition spontaneously ‘happens’ or not. Ruperts website is Here Music includes: The Doors, Mozart, Lemonjelly,...
10.26.2009
58. Rupert Spira – part one
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...
10.16.2009
57. Jason Swanson – Seeing-Oneness – part two
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. The UGC is a free podcast. Small donation...
10.10.2009
56. Suzanne Foxton – Nothing Exists Despite Appearances
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,...
10.03.2009
55. Jason Swanson – Seeing Oneness – part one
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...
09.29.2009
54. Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009) – extract from a typical meeting.
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...
09.16.2009
53. Spontaneous Recognition – At Bob Adamson’s place
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...
08.27.2009
52. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 2
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...
08.21.2009
51. Paul Hedderman In Recovery – Part 3
Final part to this interview on Recovery, recovery from believing in being a separate ‘self’. Please listen to all three programs to hear the complete interview. Paul holds meetings in California. Paul’s Website is ZenBitchSlap.….click HERE Music includes: Massive Attack, Tom...
08.14.2009
50. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 1
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...
08.07.2009
49. Paul Hedderman – Recovery – Part 2
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...
08.02.2009
48. Paul Hedderman – In Recovery – Part 1.
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...
07.24.2009
47. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 2
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...
07.16.2009
46. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 1
We have three guests on this program, Dan, Morgan and Kimo, regular posters on the comment pages here at the UGC. ...

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Urban Guru Cafe episodes:

100. I AM – the Alpha and Omega – Urban Guru Cafe

98. Prior to Consciousness – Nisargadatta – 6th Jan 1980

97. The Seed of everything is this Consciousness.

96. Cosmic Consciousness -There is NO Big Lie

94. Joan Tollifson – The world goes on the same.

93. Jackie O’Keeffe – Enjoy it anyway.

92. Darryl Bailey – Dismantling the fantasy

91. Rupert Spira – It is Awareness

90. Jerry Katz – Nonduality dot com

89. Robert Wolfe – Living Nonduality

88. Paul Hedderman – No Story to tell.

87. Jiddu Krishnamurti – Choiceless awareness

86. Being Ordinary – Mike and Tom

85. Isaac Shapiro – Beloved Life

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

82. Christine Wushke – self-shining Yoga teacher.

81. There IS no one talking – UG

80. Still, No One Talking – UG

79. No one Talking – UG

77. Greg Goode – Standing as Awareness

76. Cashify – By what Authority?

75. David Carse – Perfect Brilliant Stillness

74. Talkin’ about nothin’ – Kenneth Madden

73. The mind is Infinite

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

71. What is THAT ?

70. The Crux of the matter.

69. Randall Friend – Undefineable – Part 2

68. Randall Friend – Undefinable

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

66. James Braha – Living Reality

65. William Samuel – One Heart

64. Gilbert – ‘So Clear – So Obvious’

63. Leo Hartong – Awakening to the Dream

61. Rodney Stevens – Radiance of Being – part two

60. Rodney Stevens – Radiance of Being – part one

59. Rupert Spira – part two

58. Rupert Spira – part one

57. Jason Swanson – Seeing-Oneness – part two

56. Suzanne Foxton – Nothing Exists Despite Appearances

55. Jason Swanson – Seeing Oneness – part one

54. Ramesh Balsekar (1917-2009) – extract from a typical meeting.

53. Spontaneous Recognition – At Bob Adamson’s place

52. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 2

51. Paul Hedderman In Recovery – Part 3

50. Peter Brown – The Open Doorway – Part 1

49. Paul Hedderman – Recovery – Part 2

48. Paul Hedderman – In Recovery – Part 1.

47. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 2

46. It’s YOURS right here, right NOW – Kimo, Dan and Morgan # 1

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