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Frank Kaufmann
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Professors World Peace Academy
Sovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank Kaufmann
A 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. Visit us at Professors World Peace Academy Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwpa/message
2023-09-11
19 min
The Settlement Project
Sovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank Kaufmann
A 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. Visit us at the Settlement Project here Transcript available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tsp12/message
2023-09-11
19 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Sovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank Kaufmann
A 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. Transcript available here
2023-09-11
19 min
Our World Plainly Seen
On Addiction by Frank Kaufmann
The 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. Transcript available here
2023-08-20
10 min
The Settlement Project
On Addiction by Frank Kaufmann
The 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. Visit us at the Settlement Project here Transcript available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tsp12/message
2023-08-20
09 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President Speaks at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
On 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." Transcript available here Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation.
2023-07-23
09 min
The Settlement Project
President of The Settlement Project, Dr. Frank Kaufmann Interviewed by David Hernandez on La Hispanic Republican Club Radio hour on AM 8790 The Answer
This 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tsp12/message
2023-05-10
29 min
Professors World Peace Academy
PWPA President Speaks at the International Conference on the Family
On 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. Visit us at Professors World Peace Academy Watch the video here Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwpa/message
2022-12-11
14 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
Twelve Gates Foundation President Speaks at the International Conference on the Family
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the video here Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-12-10
14 min
Professors World Peace Academy
PWPA President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On 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. Visit us at Professors World Peace Academy Watch the video here Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwpa/message
2022-10-09
08 min
The Settlement Project
Settlement Project President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On 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. Visit The Settlement Project Here Transcript available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tsp12/message
2022-10-09
08 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the speech here Transcription available here
2022-10-09
08 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the video here Transcription available here
2022-10-09
08 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
Twelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the video here Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-10-08
08 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022
This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the speech here Transcription available here
2022-09-17
12 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022
This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the speech here Transcription available here
2022-09-17
12 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
Twelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022
This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the speech here Transcription available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-09-17
11 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates Foundation Offers Closing Remarks at the World Yoga Festival
Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offers a brief message and prayer at the closing ceremony of the World Yoga Festival. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript available here
2022-07-06
06 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates Foundation Offers Closing Remarks at the World Yoga Festival
Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offers a brief message and prayer at the closing ceremony of the World Yoga Festival. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript available here
2022-07-06
06 min
The Settlement Project
Interview 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
2022-04-10
50 min
The Settlement Project
Twelve Gates President Speaks at Interfaith Commemoration Hosted by New York Assemblyman Nadir Sayegh
Listen 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
2022-04-10
06 min
The Settlement Project
On Patience and Forgiveness: A Message for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Listen 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
2022-04-10
10 min
The Settlement Project
Interview with Professor Alon Ben Meir on Israeli Palestinian Relations
As 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...
2022-04-10
49 min
The Settlement Project
Russia-Ukraine and World War in the 21st Century
Listen 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...
2022-04-07
25 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
Twelve Gates President's Brief Remarks at Closing Ceremony of 37th Annual World Interfaith Festival
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript to follow soon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-03-02
07 min
Our World Plainly Seen
Twelve Gates President's Brief Remarks at Closing Ceremony of 37th Annual World Interfaith Festival
On 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. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript soon to follow
2022-03-02
08 min
Our World Plainly Seen
New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration
Here 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 Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation. Transcript available here
2022-02-27
06 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration
Here 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 Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation. Transcript available here
2022-02-27
06 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration
Here 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 Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation. Transcript available here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-02-27
06 min
The Settlement Project
Ukraine, New Geography, New Global Organization
Listen 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
2022-02-27
14 min
Our World Plainly Seen
On Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010) Visit us: Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript soon to follow
2022-02-03
09 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
On Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010) Visit us: Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript soon to follow
2022-02-03
09 min
The Twelve Gates Foundation
On Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010) Please join us: Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript soon to follow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12gates/message
2022-02-03
09 min
The Settlement Project
The Folly of "Fact Checking" and Dangerous Companies like NewsGuard
Listen 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
2022-01-28
04 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Love Code
This 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
2021-01-26
15 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Real Virtue
This episode describes a unique concept that has potential to help us succeed at creating the good for all we naturally desire
2021-01-20
17 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Weave: Word and substance
This episode introduces vying impulses in religion and spiritual life that has to do with teachings, and masters
2021-01-13
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Pull
This episode examines benefits from having towering life goals, and relating to them honorably
2021-01-11
15 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Seeing Through
This episode looks at aspects of human relationships; time, direction, and seeing people more deeply
2020-12-31
16 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
How Constantly Difficult the Path
This episode examines why striving to be good often is met by struggles and challenges
2020-12-25
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
My Best
This 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
2020-12-08
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Two Selves, two energies, a better world
This episode looks at harmonizing oneself toward the Good
2020-12-06
26 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Boundary lines and goodness
This podcast identifies three important boundary lines that require people of goodness to pay close attention to
2020-12-01
18 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Good with me in the middle
This episode looks at the structure of good actions and the relationship between the object of your service, and the object of your devotions
2020-11-24
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Tradition in a Grain of Sand
This episode considers a starting point for goodness, and the advantages we inherit
2020-11-16
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Shortest Distance
This episode examines how religious life (the love of God) and earthly, loving relationships are related and similar
2020-11-09
15 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Class Obstacle
This episode looks at ways to help dissolve the conflict and struggles that arise from class difference
2020-10-19
19 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Types of Knowledge and Intergenerational Relationships
This episode discusses how elder and younger people can work more harmoniously to improve society
2020-10-14
25 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Incrementalism, Familiarity, and the Fantastic
This episode introduces ways you can reliably increase your perception of spiritual reality, and increase your spiritual powers
2020-10-07
20 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
From Invisible to Visible - Natural Manifestation
This episode looks at the invisible dimensions of bearing and having children, augmenting our natural and more common sense of the physical dimensions.
2020-09-25
22 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Decline of Institutional Religion
This 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
2020-09-16
18 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Cure for Things like 9/11
This 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
2020-09-11
25 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Who is beside you?
This episode looks at the different types of people who surround us, even in life and death situations
2020-09-06
25 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Out There First - Thoughts on How to Pray
This short episode takes up a single point of major significance for matters related to prayer and spiritual growth
2020-08-18
07 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Ideals for Muslim - Christian Relations: Twelve Gates Interview with Mr. Safi Kaskas
This 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
2020-08-14
54 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Ideals for Muslim - Christian Relations: PWPA Interview with Mr. Safi Kaskas
This 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
2020-08-14
55 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Two Gifts of Conscience for Those Who Strive
This 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
2020-08-03
24 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Strangely, the Task that Lies before Us
This episode looks at the basic sub-demographics in world affairs, issues of conflict and purpose, and our own responsibility in it all
2020-07-20
20 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
On Being Human
This episode examines what precisely distinguished being human from all other animals and sentient creatures
2020-07-12
13 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Love and Paradox
This episode looks at what makes love blossom, and weaves these things from "shoulds" to the natural flow of life
2020-06-29
12 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Commitment and Perseverance
Thoughts on when and how to start big things, challenging projects. When it's scary to move ahead. How can we decide when to act?
2020-06-22
07 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
On Race, Justice, and Violence in America. Thoughts from a Hindu Perspective, with Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami
America 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
2020-06-20
33 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
We Cannot Solve Problems by Halves
This episode examines why problems remain despite remarkable advances in science
2020-06-17
17 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
A Life of Goodness
This episode looks at questions like parental expectations, the professions we choose, and ultimately the preference for a meaningful life
2020-06-14
13 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Love, Death, the End of Selfishness
This podcast looks at the basis, and the tough questions for living a loving life
2020-06-08
09 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Creativity, Simplicity, Balance
This episode describes the path to attaining balance in life, balance through which we can discover divine light
2020-05-31
15 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Direction not Rules: The Close Walk of Spiritual Life
This episode challenges the unexamined assumption that self improvement succeeds by adhering to rules for life
2020-05-25
19 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Geometry, Mind, and Identity
This episode examines the path to realizing a clear and constant identity and purpose
2020-05-07
16 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Peace and Lineage part 2
This 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
2020-05-03
18 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Peace and Lineage part 1
This 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
2020-05-01
16 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Expertise and Sacrifice
What does it mean to be ready to die for what we believe in
2020-04-26
10 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Christ and Ego
This episode introduces a secret inherent in spiritual systems that inhibit the arising of ego
2020-04-24
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Love, Conflict, and Competition
What is the difference between conflict and competition? Does competitiveness lead to conflict?
2020-04-14
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Liberation of Conscience
What would the conscience teach us were it not opposed?
2020-04-13
10 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Ambition and Love
This episode looks at the relationship between ambition and desire, and love
2020-04-09
18 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Paradox of Self Value
Thoughts based on how appreciation can lead to self value
2020-04-05
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Attaining Our Desires
Our efforts to improve involve a three part relationship. Most people see improvement efforts as involving only two parts of ourselves
2020-03-21
14 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Equilibrium, Peace, and Tranquility
How to find peace among people set against you
2020-03-11
09 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
The Degree to Which We Are Loved
An brief inquiry on knowing we are loved
2020-03-01
10 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Reflections on Conscience
Do all people have a conscience? Why are some people able to do bad things?
2020-02-29
12 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Structure and Dynamics of Love
This episode looks into efforts to examine and explain the all important reality of love in more clear and specific ways
2020-02-27
09 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Good and Bad in our Current Political Environment
A look at the question of Good and Evil
2020-02-14
11 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Time Measures Value
An examination of the pursuit of money, power, and knowledge
2020-01-28
30 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Directions and Techniques for Reconciliation
A brief pair of thoughts about structures of conflict, and ways toward harmony
2020-01-27
12 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Grounded 5 - Community and final thought
Final thoughts for the get grounded workshop
2020-01-15
07 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Grounded 4 - Living among different religions
This introduces a metaphor between self improvement, and religious and spiritual improvement
2020-01-14
04 min
Happy Whole You
11. The Kaufmann Protocol: Why we Age & How to Stop It! with Sandra Kaufmann, MD
Dr. 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...
2020-01-13
23 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Grounded 3 - on Fanaticism
A brief word on what causes religious fanaticism, how to avoid it, and to respond to it
2020-01-13
05 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Grounded 1 - Spiritual and Physical Life
Not a binary, but a spectrum
2020-01-10
03 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Get Grounded 2 - A meaningful relationship with God
Transcendence and Immanence. Within and without.
2020-01-10
09 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Surprising good can come from respect and openness to other's religions
Imam Aquil was in an elevator on Shabbat in Israel. What he learned there, led to him writing a book for Islam!
2019-09-16
20 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Expanding and Integrating Virtues to Seek Greater Peace
Thus 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
2019-09-15
20 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
On the El Paso and Dayton Shootings published originally on the morning of August 4
On 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
2019-08-12
05 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Trouble in Jerusalem during Muslim and Jewish Holy Days
This post describes how better precautions could have prevented a dangerous clash that occurred at Masjid Al Aqua this morning
2019-08-12
13 min
Spiritual Reality Plainly Seen
Reflections on Psalms 85:10
This 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
2019-07-31
12 min
Know The Cause Podcast
The Flu Virus with Frank Jordan - Episode 27
MedImmune, 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...
2016-08-31
16 min
The Cosmic Citizen
An Interview With The Amazing Peacemaker And Interfaither: Frank Kaufmann
This 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...
2015-03-14
2h 01
The Cosmic Citizen
Dr Frank Kaufmann on Religion, Peace, Love, Understanding and Interfaith—Reprise
We 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...
2014-06-07
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The Cosmic Citizen
Dr Frank Kaufmann on Religion, Peace, Love, Understanding and Interfaith
This 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...
2014-05-31
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The Cosmic Citizen
Working For World Peace: With Activist Dr. Frank Kaufmann
The 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...
2014-01-25
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