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Professors World Peace AcademySovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank KaufmannA workingman’s guide to assessing what’s going on around us.
The nature of reality is hierarchical and manifests strength, power, and size as elements of a functioning and harmonious cosmosphere.
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2023-09-1119 min
The Settlement ProjectSovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank KaufmannA workingman’s guide to assessing what’s going on around us.
The nature of reality is hierarchical and manifests strength, power, and size as elements of a functioning and harmonious cosmosphere.
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2023-09-1119 min
Our World Plainly SeenSovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank KaufmannA workingman’s guide to assessing what’s going on around us.
The nature of reality is hierarchical and manifests strength, power, and size as elements of a functioning and harmonious cosmosphere.
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2023-09-1119 min
Our World Plainly SeenOn Addiction by Frank KaufmannThe problem with addictions is that they eventually erase the adequate functioning of conscience in the host bodies they inhabit and ultimately control.
A clear marker in this descent to becoming subhuman is the juncture at which the sanctity of human life is rejected in favor of satiating the blinding demands of an addiction.
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2023-08-2010 min
The Settlement ProjectOn Addiction by Frank KaufmannThe problem with addictions is that they eventually erase the adequate functioning of conscience in the host bodies they inhabit and ultimately control.
A clear marker in this descent to becoming subhuman is the juncture at which the sanctity of human life is rejected in favor of satiating the blinding demands of an addiction.
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2023-08-2009 min
Our World Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President Speaks at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentOn July 19, 2023, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann was invited as a speaker to the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The event, organized by Women's Federation for World Peace, International (WFWP), focused on the topic of "Integration and impact of digital technology in developing countries in the context of the Right to Development."
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2023-07-2309 min
The Settlement ProjectPresident of The Settlement Project, Dr. Frank Kaufmann Interviewed by David Hernandez on La Hispanic Republican Club Radio hour on AM 8790 The AnswerThis episode carries the radio interview between David Hernandez and Settlement Project president Frank Kaufmann, on Radio 870 The Answer. The invitation was originally designed to explain The Settlement Project Conference that had happened in Downey that same day. Some folks on the show, seemed to have different concerns in mind. Have a listen.
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2023-05-1029 min
Professors World Peace AcademyPWPA President Speaks at the International Conference on the FamilyOn November 19, 2022, PWPA President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, spoke at Universal Peace Federation and Professors World Peace Academy’s International Conference on the Family. Dr. Kaufmann gave a brief presentation on “Tradition, Youth, and New Family Values” at the Peace Embassy in Tirana, Albania.
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2022-12-1114 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationTwelve Gates Foundation President Speaks at the International Conference on the FamilyOn November 19, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, spoke at Universal Peace Federation and Professors World Peace Academy’s International Conference on the Family. Dr. Kaufmann gave a brief presentation on “Tradition, Youth, and New Family Values” at the Peace Embassy in Tirana, Albania.
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2022-12-1014 min
Professors World Peace AcademyPWPA President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the MetaverseOn September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of PWPA, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio program, “Hype, Hope or Hell?: The Metaverse in 2040”, hosted by Lee Rainie and Janna Anderson.
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2022-10-0908 min
The Settlement ProjectSettlement Project President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the MetaverseOn September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Settlement Project, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio program, “Hype, Hope or Hell?: The Metaverse in 2040”, hosted by Lee Rainie and Janna Anderson.
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2022-10-0908 min
Our World Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the MetaverseOn September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio program, “Hype, Hope or Hell?: The Metaverse in 2040”, hosted by Lee Rainie and Janna Anderson.
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2022-10-0908 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the MetaverseOn September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio program, “Hype, Hope or Hell?: The Metaverse in 2040”, hosted by Lee Rainie and Janna Anderson.
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2022-10-0908 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationTwelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the MetaverseOn September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio program, “Hype, Hope or Hell?: The Metaverse in 2040”, hosted by Lee Rainie and Janna Anderson.
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2022-10-0808 min
Our World Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community.
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2022-09-1712 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community.
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2022-09-1712 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationTwelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community.
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2022-09-1711 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTwelve Gates Foundation Offers Closing Remarks at the World Yoga FestivalDr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offers a brief message and prayer at the closing ceremony of the World Yoga Festival.
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2022-07-0606 min
Our World Plainly SeenTwelve Gates Foundation Offers Closing Remarks at the World Yoga FestivalDr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offers a brief message and prayer at the closing ceremony of the World Yoga Festival.
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2022-07-0606 min
The Settlement ProjectInterview with Dr. Craig Considine, Author of “The Humanity of Muhammad” and “People of the Book”Listen now | As part of The Twelve Gates Podcast interview series, Twelve Gates president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks with Dr. Craig Considine about his new publication, People of the Book: Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters with Christians. Dr. Craig Considine is an Irish-Italian American award winning scholar of Islam, author, and professor at the prestigious Rice University. In this interview we talk about his new publication, People of the Book: Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frankkaufmann.substack.com
2022-04-1050 min
The Settlement ProjectTwelve Gates President Speaks at Interfaith Commemoration Hosted by New York Assemblyman Nadir SayeghListen now | On February 24, 2022, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann gave brief remarks at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh. The event comprised a broad spectrum of religious and political leaders many of whom offered comments and prayers. In this time Assemblyman Sayegh honored H.H. Guru Dileepkumar Thankappan for his life of service to peace and interfaith harmony. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frankkaufmann.substack.com
2022-04-1006 min
The Settlement ProjectOn Patience and Forgiveness: A Message for World Interfaith Harmony WeekListen now (10 min) | On February 1, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke at the opening ceremony of World Interfaith Harmony Week. Dr. Kaufmann offered a message on patience and forgiveness to kick off the week of celebrations. This weeklong commemoration was first adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010. The annual celebration promotes peace and harmony through events held by various interfaith groups. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frankkaufmann.substack.com
2022-04-1010 min
The Settlement ProjectInterview with Professor Alon Ben Meir on Israeli Palestinian RelationsAs part of The PWPA Podcast interview series, PWPA president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks with Professor Alon Ben Meir about his latest writing on Israeli-Palestinian relations.Professor Alon Ben Meir speaks on hopes for Israeli-Palestinian collaboration and reconciliation in PWPA scholars interview. Visit Professors World Peace Association here. Dr. Alon Ben Meir is a professor at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs and Senior Fellow at the World Policy Institute. Ben-Meir is an expert on Middle East and West Balkan affairs, international negotiations, and conflict resolution. In the past two decades, Ben-Meir has been directly involved in...
2022-04-1049 min
The Settlement ProjectRussia-Ukraine and World War in the 21st CenturyListen now (25 min) | This episode exposes strategic failures to recognize the actual elements of world war, naively focusing just on military aggression. For those wish to watch the video of this conversation, please watch here. Transcript: Good morning, Frank Kaufmann here. I want to do a brief piece on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This is, in many ways, the central issue of the day. I made a podcast the day after Russia invaded. That’s available here in the Settlement Podcast. You can listen to it. I believe what I had to say then still stands and is...
2022-04-0725 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationTwelve Gates President's Brief Remarks at Closing Ceremony of 37th Annual World Interfaith FestivalOn February 28, 2022, H.H. Guru Dileep Thankappan concluded 28 days, and 50 events for the month of celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Festival. As part of this closing event Guru Dileepji invited Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann to offer remarks.
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2022-03-0207 min
Our World Plainly SeenTwelve Gates President's Brief Remarks at Closing Ceremony of 37th Annual World Interfaith FestivalOn February 28, 2022, H.H. Guru Dileep Thankappan concluded 28 days, and 50 events for the month of celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Festival. As part of this closing event Guru Dileepji invited Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann to offer remarks.
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2022-03-0208 min
Our World Plainly SeenNew York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month CelebrationHere are brief remarks from Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh
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2022-02-2706 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenNew York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month CelebrationHere are brief remarks from Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh
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2022-02-2706 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationNew York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month CelebrationHere are brief remarks from Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh
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2022-02-2706 min
The Settlement ProjectUkraine, New Geography, New Global OrganizationListen now (15 min) | Dr. Kaufmann speaks on implications of the Ukraine invasion. This podcast video explains how the Ukraine invasion brings to full blossom the reorganization of where Good and Evil lie. For those wish to watch the video of this conversation, please watch here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frankkaufmann.substack.com
2022-02-2714 min
Our World Plainly SeenOn Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony WeekDr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010)
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2022-02-0309 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenOn Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony WeekDr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010)
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2022-02-0309 min
The Twelve Gates FoundationOn Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony WeekDr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010)
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2022-02-0309 min
The Settlement ProjectThe Folly of "Fact Checking" and Dangerous Companies like NewsGuardListen now (5 min) | This episode condemns the phenomenon of "Fact Checking," the censorship movement, and especially notes the perfidious intrusion of NewsGuard. Transcript: Good morning. I’m Frank Kaufmann, president of the Settlement Project. Most thinking Americans have long known that the emergence of what are called fact checkers is not only a violation of common sense, because all news represents the opinion of someone or another. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit frankkaufmann.substack.com
2022-01-2804 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenLove CodeThis podcast looks at Love (and Marriage) from what I believe is a unique, and very helpful angle. The key lies in the concept of offering
2021-01-2615 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenReal VirtueThis episode describes a unique concept that has potential to help us succeed at creating the good for all we naturally desire
2021-01-2017 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Weave: Word and substanceThis episode introduces vying impulses in religion and spiritual life that has to do with teachings, and masters
2021-01-1314 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe PullThis episode examines benefits from having towering life goals, and relating to them honorably
2021-01-1115 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenSeeing ThroughThis episode looks at aspects of human relationships; time, direction, and seeing people more deeply
2020-12-3116 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenHow Constantly Difficult the PathThis episode examines why striving to be good often is met by struggles and challenges
2020-12-2514 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenMy BestThis episode looks at what I call a temporal map, in relation to being grounded and invested in a reasonable and effective pursuit of our ideals
2020-12-0814 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTwo Selves, two energies, a better worldThis episode looks at harmonizing oneself toward the Good
2020-12-0626 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenBoundary lines and goodnessThis podcast identifies three important boundary lines that require people of goodness to pay close attention to
2020-12-0118 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGood with me in the middleThis episode looks at the structure of good actions and the relationship between the object of your service, and the object of your devotions
2020-11-2414 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTradition in a Grain of SandThis episode considers a starting point for goodness, and the advantages we inherit
2020-11-1614 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Shortest DistanceThis episode examines how religious life (the love of God) and earthly, loving relationships are related and similar
2020-11-0915 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Class ObstacleThis episode looks at ways to help dissolve the conflict and struggles that arise from class difference
2020-10-1919 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTypes of Knowledge and Intergenerational RelationshipsThis episode discusses how elder and younger people can work more harmoniously to improve society
2020-10-1425 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenIncrementalism, Familiarity, and the FantasticThis episode introduces ways you can reliably increase your perception of spiritual reality, and increase your spiritual powers
2020-10-0720 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenFrom Invisible to Visible - Natural ManifestationThis episode looks at the invisible dimensions of bearing and having children, augmenting our natural and more common sense of the physical dimensions.
2020-09-2522 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Decline of Institutional ReligionThis episode that reflects on the loss of two key elements needed for true and rigorous spiritual growth, that happens with the decline of institutional religion
2020-09-1618 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Cure for Things like 9/11This episode describes structures of being human, and dimensions of our relationship with ourselves and the world that could provide paths toward diminishing vengeance, violence, and destruction
2020-09-1125 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenWho is beside you?This episode looks at the different types of people who surround us, even in life and death situations
2020-09-0625 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Out There First - Thoughts on How to PrayThis short episode takes up a single point of major significance for matters related to prayer and spiritual growth
2020-08-1807 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenIdeals for Muslim - Christian Relations: Twelve Gates Interview with Mr. Safi KaskasThis interview with Safi Kaskas goes deeply into Christian - Muslim relations, with an especial focus on scripture, theology, and doctrine. The conversation is rich and constructive
2020-08-1454 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenIdeals for Muslim - Christian Relations: PWPA Interview with Mr. Safi KaskasThis interview with Safi Kaskas goes deeply into Christian - Muslim relations, with an especial focus on scripture, theology, and doctrine. The conversation is rich and constructive
2020-08-1455 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTwo Gifts of Conscience for Those Who StriveThis episode examines inner gifts that make it possible for us to become better people, and better able to realize the good we hope to achieve
2020-08-0324 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenStrangely, the Task that Lies before UsThis episode looks at the basic sub-demographics in world affairs, issues of conflict and purpose, and our own responsibility in it all
2020-07-2020 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenOn Being HumanThis episode examines what precisely distinguished being human from all other animals and sentient creatures
2020-07-1213 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenLove and ParadoxThis episode looks at what makes love blossom, and weaves these things from "shoulds" to the natural flow of life
2020-06-2912 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenCommitment and PerseveranceThoughts on when and how to start big things, challenging projects. When it's scary to move ahead. How can we decide when to act?
2020-06-2207 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenOn Race, Justice, and Violence in America. Thoughts from a Hindu Perspective, with Acharya Shrivatsa GoswamiAmerica faces severe challenges from violent insurgents claiming to act in relation to race inequities in America, This conversation sheds light on the use of violence to pursue justice from a Hindu perspective the preeminent Hindu scholar, Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami
2020-06-2033 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenWe Cannot Solve Problems by HalvesThis episode examines why problems remain despite remarkable advances in science
2020-06-1717 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenA Life of GoodnessThis episode looks at questions like parental expectations, the professions we choose, and ultimately the preference for a meaningful life
2020-06-1413 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenLove, Death, the End of SelfishnessThis podcast looks at the basis, and the tough questions for living a loving life
2020-06-0809 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenCreativity, Simplicity, BalanceThis episode describes the path to attaining balance in life, balance through which we can discover divine light
2020-05-3115 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenDirection not Rules: The Close Walk of Spiritual LifeThis episode challenges the unexamined assumption that self improvement succeeds by adhering to rules for life
2020-05-2519 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGeometry, Mind, and IdentityThis episode examines the path to realizing a clear and constant identity and purpose
2020-05-0716 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenPeace and Lineage part 2This continues the inquiry into our conflict within, the path and way out, and the unique place this achievement holds, even among many other blessed qualities
2020-05-0318 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenPeace and Lineage part 1This is the first of a two part comment that examines war and peace, internal struggle, the path to resolution, and how and why resolution is possible
2020-05-0116 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenExpertise and SacrificeWhat does it mean to be ready to die for what we believe in
2020-04-2610 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenChrist and EgoThis episode introduces a secret inherent in spiritual systems that inhibit the arising of ego
2020-04-2414 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenLove, Conflict, and CompetitionWhat is the difference between conflict and competition? Does competitiveness lead to conflict?
2020-04-1414 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Liberation of ConscienceWhat would the conscience teach us were it not opposed?
2020-04-1310 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenAmbition and LoveThis episode looks at the relationship between ambition and desire, and love
2020-04-0918 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Paradox of Self ValueThoughts based on how appreciation can lead to self value
2020-04-0514 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenAttaining Our DesiresOur efforts to improve involve a three part relationship. Most people see improvement efforts as involving only two parts of ourselves
2020-03-2114 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenEquilibrium, Peace, and TranquilityHow to find peace among people set against you
2020-03-1109 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenThe Degree to Which We Are LovedAn brief inquiry on knowing we are loved
2020-03-0110 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenReflections on ConscienceDo all people have a conscience? Why are some people able to do bad things?
2020-02-2912 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenStructure and Dynamics of LoveThis episode looks into efforts to examine and explain the all important reality of love in more clear and specific ways
2020-02-2709 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGood and Bad in our Current Political EnvironmentA look at the question of Good and Evil
2020-02-1411 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTime Measures ValueAn examination of the pursuit of money, power, and knowledge
2020-01-2830 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenDirections and Techniques for ReconciliationA brief pair of thoughts about structures of conflict, and ways toward harmony
2020-01-2712 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Grounded 5 - Community and final thoughtFinal thoughts for the get grounded workshop
2020-01-1507 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Grounded 4 - Living among different religionsThis introduces a metaphor between self improvement, and religious and spiritual improvement
2020-01-1404 min
Happy Whole You11. The Kaufmann Protocol: Why we Age & How to Stop It! with Sandra Kaufmann, MDDr. Kaufmann began her academic career in the field of cellular biology, earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology. Turning to medicine, she received her medical degree at the University of Maryland and completed a residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins in the field of pediatric anesthesiology. For the last seven years she has been the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized center of excellence. Her avid interest in the science of anti-aging begun many years ago as an intense hobby...
2020-01-1323 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Grounded 3 - on FanaticismA brief word on what causes religious fanaticism, how to avoid it, and to respond to it
2020-01-1305 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Grounded 1 - Spiritual and Physical LifeNot a binary, but a spectrum
2020-01-1003 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenGet Grounded 2 - A meaningful relationship with GodTranscendence and Immanence. Within and without.
2020-01-1009 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenSurprising good can come from respect and openness to other's religionsImam Aquil was in an elevator on Shabbat in Israel. What he learned there, led to him writing a book for Islam!
2019-09-1620 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenExpanding and Integrating Virtues to Seek Greater PeaceThus episode looks to see if the classical Asian virtue of Filial Piety can be augmented to produce peace at levels larger than merely creating good families
2019-09-1520 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenOn the El Paso and Dayton Shootings published originally on the morning of August 4On the morning after two shootings in the US, I published this call for Democrats and Republicans to mourn, pray, and serve together, offering NO analysis during the time of mourning
2019-08-1205 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenTrouble in Jerusalem during Muslim and Jewish Holy DaysThis post describes how better precautions could have prevented a dangerous clash that occurred at Masjid Al Aqua this morning
2019-08-1213 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly SeenReflections on Psalms 85:10This first effort to experiment with creating a podcast, in ways has more to do with coming to terms with the tech, but hopefully has content valuable to the listener.
I speak of paradoxical affirmations in a Biblical verse, thoughts on which could improve social relations in our current, tense, political environment
2019-07-3112 min
Know The Cause PodcastThe Flu Virus with Frank Jordan - Episode 27MedImmune, a division of Astra Zeneca, makes a product called FluMist Quadrivalent. According to medimmune.com, FluMist Quadrivalent is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose to help protect against influenza. It can be used in children, adolescents, and adults ages 2 through 49. Seems the only problem is, it doesn’t work!
OK, I’m all for stopping the shots. But this FluMist was only 3% effective. Astra Zeneca made many millions of dollars and FluMist didn’t work. A coin flip is 47% more accurate!
Frank Jordan joins me to discuss this means of preventing the flu. He states that preventing the fl...
2016-08-3116 min
The Cosmic CitizenAn Interview With The Amazing Peacemaker And Interfaither: Frank KaufmannThis week, we will feature a return guest, the amazing peacemaker and interfaith leader, Frank Kaufmann. We'll be catching up with Frank on his many interesting peacemaking and interfaith adventures of late. He recently returned from trips around the globe. He participated in the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. The Prayer Breakfast always occurs on the first Thursday in February. President Obama was there to speak to the group, which is always the case with this significant event. Frank is just recently back from Maharashtra, India, where he traveled to Mumbai, Pune, and Lonavala, to speak on the topic o...
2015-03-142h 01
The Cosmic CitizenDr Frank Kaufmann on Religion, Peace, Love, Understanding and Interfaith—RepriseWe caught up last week with one of our favorite quests, Dr. Frank Kaufmann. Frank is an amazing representative of the interfaith and peace movements and we were delighted to have him back on. [Paula and Christilyn will continue "Prayer" next week while Andre is at the UAI Study Group Symposium.] Is it possible to create peace and promote understanding between world faiths like Islam, Judaism and Christianity? If ever there was living proof that these lofty ideals are possible, Dr Frank Kaufmann provides it. Frank is the founder and president of Filial Projects, director of the Inter-Religious Federation for Wor...
2014-06-072h 00The Cosmic CitizenDr Frank Kaufmann on Religion, Peace, Love, Understanding and InterfaithThis week we've been presented with a special opportunity to catch up with one of our favorite quests, Dr. Frank Kaufmann. Frank is an amazing representative of the interfaith movement and we are delighted to have him back on. We'll continue our study on prayer in the near future. Is it possible to create peace and promote understanding between world faiths like Islam, Judaism and Christianity? If ever there was living proof that these lofty ideals are possible, Dr Frank Kaufmann provides it. Frank is the founder and president of Filial Projects, director of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace (I...
2014-05-312h 01
The Cosmic CitizenWorking For World Peace: With Activist Dr. Frank KaufmannThe World Interfaith Harmony Week begins on February 2nd. As we continue our series on Islamic and Christian understanding, we’ll start the harmony celebration early with Dr. Frank Kaufmann, founder and president of Filial Projects, director of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace (IRFWP), editor-in-chief of Dialogue and Alliance, and editor-in-chief of The New World Encyclopedia. He has worked in more than 65 countries, including many in conflict-ridden and violent environments, and engaged 500 international scholars for New World Encyclopedia. Frank was nominated for the Guru Nanak Interfaith Award, along with other luminaries like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Peace mis...
2014-01-252h 01