Twelve Gates Foundation

On December 27, 2022, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, spoke at the Universal Peace Federation sponsored event, The Voice of the Voiceless: Responsibility of the Media to Defend Religious Freedom. Dr. Kaufmann gave a brief presentation on Religious Illiteracy and Religious Freedom. Read more about the event here: https://12gf.org/the-voice-of-the-voi... Listen to the speech here: https://anchor.fm/12gates/episodes/Th... Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation here: https://12gf.org

This episode examines the relationship between physical prowess and growing experience and wisdom For more commentary: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8 Visit Twelve Gates Foundation at https://12gf.org Transcript available here: https://12gf.org/aging-and-productive-life/

On May 21, 2022, President Rabbi Stuart Paris addressed the graduating class of All Faiths Seminary with words of guidance and encouragement, explaining the historical roots of the seminary, and giving timeless wisdom to the graduates coming from various enlightened spiritual traditions. Read more about the event here: https://12gf.org/twelve-gates-foundation-with-2022-all-faiths-seminary-graduating-class Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation here: https://12gf.org

On May 21, 2022, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, was introduced by President Rabbi Paris, and offered a few words to the graduating class of All Faiths Seminary. Read more about the event here: https://12gf.org/twelve-gates-foundation-with-2022-all-faiths-seminary-graduating-class Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation here: https://12gf.org

On November 8, 2021, Twelve Gates Foundation President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann spoke in the office of Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, New York, 90th District on Interreligious Relations as the Basis for Social Harmony. The New York Assemblyman presented Dr. Kaufmann and his colleagues with the Interfaith Peace Citation. Read more about the event here: https://12gf.org/twelve-gates-foundation-president-speaks-in-the-office-of-new-york-assemblyman-nader-sayegh/ Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation here: https://12gf.org *We apologize for the poor sound and video quality.

This episode describes positioning ourselves in time, and filling that time with ways that create ease of life Visit Twelve Gates Foundation at 12gf.org Transcript available here: https://12gf.org/spiritual-reflection-on-time-and-peace-in-daily-life/

Dr. Frank Kaufmann shares his remarks at the closing ceremony of the 31 day Interfaith Prayer Service - Women's History Month Celebration. Visit Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org

On February 28th, Twelve Gate Foundation president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, shared brief remarks at the closing ceremony of the 37th Annual World Interfaith Festival.

Twelve Gates president, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, interviews Dr. Craig Considine. 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 with Christians. Link to Transcript: https://12gf.org/professors-interview-series-dr-craig-considine/ Learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode reflects related the social and political affirmation of human freedom and the God-given right to free speech, with the concept of "the Word," as found in various sacred Scripture Join us on the Twelve Gates Foundation at https://12gf.org/ Transcript to follow soon

An interview with Congressman Mark Siljander about his international efforts to rescue vulnerable Afghanis from terror and extermination under Taliban rule Full transcript available here: https://12gf.org/urgent-action-to-rescue-afghanis-from-taliban-genocide/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/ For more commentary visit:https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8

This episode looks into the nature of evil and temptation, how it is resisted and overcome, and how I should relate to others in society, including those who might be involved in harm and hurting others. Full transcript available here: https://12gf.org/evil-and-harm-in-me-and-in-society-at-large/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/ For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8

This episode describes how we must behave during times of extreme transition. Full transcript available here: https://12gf.org/what-to-do-in-times-of-extreme-transition/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/ For more commentary visit:https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8

Professor Luonne Rouse offers thoughts and hope on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the US homeland. View the full transcript here: https://12gf.org/9-11-the-psalms-and-peace-an-interview-with-professor-luonne-rouse/ Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: An Interview with Professor Alon Ben Meir Full transcript available here: https://12gf.org/seeking-peace-in-israel-and-palestine-an-interview-with-professor-alon-ben-meir/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/ For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8

This episode introduces three things: 1. Love and Truth are not as separated as most people think, 2. Truth seeking (like love) requires action. It is not attained from afar, and 3. Truth carries Love, it is the face of Love. Click here to listen with the written, rough transcript: https://12gf.org/on-love-and-truth/ Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, president of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann8/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode examines the benefits and contributions unique to getting older. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode looks at the role of difference in making life exciting. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode examines efforts and challenges to balance family life and public, professional life. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

Managing the fine line between humility, confidence, and success. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode examines the role of memory in creating better selves. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

The World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the UN and henceforth the first week of February will be observed as a World Interfaith Harmony Week. The World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This initiative, which started in 2007, called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments; Love of God, and Love of the Neighbour, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The Two commandments are at the heart of the three Monotheistic religions and therefore provide the most solid theological ground possible. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, president of Twelve Gates Foundation. To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/ Here is the whole report and article: https://12gf.org/guru-dileepkumar-completes-36th-world-interfaith-festival-world-interfaith-harmony-week-celebration/ _____ The greatest threat to this all important work lies in the fact that there are those who are hostile to this effort to bring people to God. There are teachings, teachers, activists, and ideologues who hate God, hate religion, and hate all efforts to keep God involved in human affairs. These are teachings and ideologies of revenge, of separation and conflict, and of materialism and anti-theism. This force stands against our shared goals and purposes, and our efforts and desire to save one another, whether it be through Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, or any faith path. Every one of these traditions is trying to help rescue God’s children. And while this is going one, there are those who are committed with utmost passion, pouring billions of dollars against these efforts. As we work together, to support one another, and advance the ideals and mission of interfaith work, let us be cognizant that we need our solidarity and our mutual care and protection. As Imam Ali just said, we should fight for one another, and protect one another. We should stand as one to protect our brothers and sisters from those who are hostile to the very mission we share as an interfaith community. Thank you very much to Guruji for a moment to have a word with all of us. I am very grateful for your invitation to be at this fantastic and edifying event. Thank you. Guruji: Thank you for these inspiring words. Frank is a person who always is at the other end of my phone. I can call or text you any time. This is my friend in New York City.

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. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode offers thoughts on stepping out of a passive posture vis a vis the all important role that inspiration plays in our lives and pursuits. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/

This episode describes a unique concept that has potential to help us succeed at creating the good for all we naturally desire. Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of Twelve Gates Foundation. For more commentary visit: https://anchor.fm/frank-kaufmann/ To learn more about Twelve Gates Foundation: https://12gf.org/