Lao-tse, Taoism (Daoism), and the Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing): Conversation with Solala Towler

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Solala Towler was editor and publisher of the spiritual and scholarly journal The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice for 25 years.  

He has had 14 books published, including Inner Chapters of Chuang Tzu,  The Tao of Intimacy and Ecstasy: The Promise of Spiritual Union,  Tales From the Tao (Watkins); and Practicing the Tao Te Ching: 81 Steps on the Way. 

Mr. Towler’s work has been translated into Dutch, French, Italian and Spanish. He is a founding board member of the National Qigong Association as well as its past President.  Mr. Towler has taught qigong and Daoist meditation for over 30 years, and leads tours to visit Daoist temples in the sacred mountains of China. 

Solala also leads Daoist Tea Ceremonies and is author of the books Cha Dao: The Way of Tea: Tea As a Way of Life and Tea Mind Tea Heart.

As a musician, Solala has recorded four cds of meditation/relaxation music. He does this using large Tibetan Bowls, flutes, harmonic overtone singing and group chant.

To learn more about Solala and his work visit www.abodetao.com.

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Enhancing Food Quality and Quantity by Managing Soil Health: Interview with preeminent soil scientist Professor Rattan Lal

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Professor Rattan Lal is distinguished University Professor of Soil Science, Director of Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University.

Professor Lal is the recipient of the 2020 World Food Prize.

Professor Lal commands an uncommon blend of towering achievement, light and grace in his person, and humility, integrity and honor. As winner of the 2020 World Food Prize, Professor Lal has reached a true pinnacle in a life and career already filled with achievement and worthy recognition.  Visit  Professor Lal’s CV here. Its evidence of devotion and industry is an inspiration in itself.

These brief notes are not offered just to heap praise on a worthy object, however. Rather these are to introduce a conversation on environment, soil health, food security, and matters of serious concern for us all.  Dr. Lal’s knowledge and research are impeccable. He wears no blinders, and is clear about challenges posed by population and pollution. Yet his voice and confidence is hopeful and encouraging.

This interview is invaluable for both experts and for laypeople alike.

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Scientific and Medical Research Into Transgender Treatments for Children: Interview with Doctor Jonathan Wells

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Doctor Jonathan Wells has his Ph.D. in theology from Yale University and his Ph.D. in biology from the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of Charles Hodge’s Critique of Darwinism (1988), Icons of Evolution (2000), The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design (2006), The Myth of Junk DNA (2011), and Zombie Science (2017). Wells is currently a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute in Seattle.

In this interview Dr. Wells discuses his research presented in his 7 part Transgenderism Series, published here. This series is clear, comprehensible, and important for our understanding of this sensitive and important issue.

Please listen to the interview here.

And please read this valuable series here.

Spirituality and India’s Environmental Challenges: Interview with Award Winning, Columbia University Scholar, Professor Jack Hawley

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PWPA is fortunate for the generosity of Columbia University, Professor Jack Hawley of NYC, who worked closely and patiently with us past the tech difficulties to bring to us his wisdom on Religion in India, and unique environmental challenges that call urgently for our care and creative response. 

This important and timely interview with Professor Hawley, (Claire Tow Professor of Religion at Barnard College, Columbia University) delves into the intersection between religious and political life in India, and how these impact the environment, and the health of its sacred rivers and beyond. 

This interview here just below  is a must listen for both specialists and new learners alike

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The resurgence of Jihadi Violence in Europe: An interview with Dr. Tawfik Hamad

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Gruesome Jihadi terror has cursed Europe in recent weeks. 

From the New York Times

The victim was immediately depicted as a martyr to freedom of expression. France’s antiterrorism prosecutors are investigating the attack, which took place in a suburb north of Paris.

From CBS News 

Woman beheaded and 2 others killed in knife attack at French church

An attacker armed with a knife beheaded one person and killed two others at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, French police and officials said. The country was already on high alert for extremist violence amid tensions over caricatures of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad published by satirical French magazine, Charlie Hebdo.  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-knife-attack-nice-terrorism-officials-say/

From Jihad Watch 

Vienna: Attack confirmed as jihad massacre, five dead, attacker was Muslim who supported ISIS

What caused the sudden resurgence of brutality and terror? To speak on this, PWPA invited radicalization and terrorism expert, author of Inside JIhad:: How Radical Islam Works, Why It Should Terrify Us, How to Defeat It to help us gain a better understanding of this inhuman phenomenon.

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PWPA Interview – Thomas Block, author of Shalom/Salaam

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Thomas Block is  author of five books, a playwright, is a 25-plus year exhibiting visual artist, and Founding Producer of New York City’s International Human Rights Art Festival (ihraf.org).  Thomas was the Founding Producer of the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival (2010), a Research Fellow at DePaul University (2010), LABA Fellow (NY, 2013-14), Hamiltonian Fellow (2008-09) and recipient of funding and support from more than a dozen foundations and organizations. He has spoken about his ideas throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Turkey and the Middle East.   His books include the non-fiction works Shalom/Salaam: A Story of a Mystical Fraternity, A Fatal Addiction: War in the Name of God; Machiavelli in America, Prophetic Activist Art: Handbook for a Spiritual Revolution and a novel, The Fool Returns. tomblock.com. 

This particular interview is dedicated to discussing together Shalom/Salaam: A Story of a Mystical Fraternity. Over the course of the interview we learn that this study is unique (one of a kind), and we learn why. An engaging and encouraging journey.

Please find Shalom/Salaam on Amazon., but also look to see abundant and helpful details about Shalom/Salaam on the site of Fons Vitae, the book publisher. 

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PWPA Interview – Professor Joseph Terwilliger: Genetics and Human Migration

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Professor Joseph Terwilliger is a multi-faceted and multi-talented figure, fascinating in all the fields of his interests and professional pursuits and achievements.

Joseph Douglas Terwilliger is an American geneticist and professor of neurobiology at the Columbia University Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. In addition to his scientific research, he is known for accompanying retired basketball player Dennis Rodman on his visits to North Korea, where he serves as Rodman’s translator

In due course, the Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA) will interview Professor several more times to cover important topics of current concern. This first interview discusses the Genetics as an academic discipline, and touches on many of the unique areas of research in this area conducted by Professor Terwilliger.

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Ideals for Muslim – Christian Relations: PWPA Interview with Mr. Safi Kaskas

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Mr. Safi Kaskas is both a spiritual scholar as well as an entrepreneur and consultant in strategic planning, leadership and business ethics with an emphasis on strategic management in the corporate and academic worlds. He is a co-founder of East West University, Chicago, IL; and a Senior Researcher in Islam and Multifaith Reconciliation with George Mason University, Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution
 
Please see some of Mr. Kaskas’ important publications, and read a more full biography by clicking on the “continue reading” link just below.
 
We hope you enjoy this interview with Mr. Kaskas, as we examine together key spiritual, theological, and doctrinal questions relevant to relations  between Islam and Christianity. The interview is enlightening, and moves to some poignant, rich, and encouraging places
 

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Interview with Dr. Craig Considine, Author of “The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View”

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We are very fortunate for the good will and availability of Dr. Craig Considine, who has served the mission to improve Christian – Muslim relations conscientiously and sacrificially.

Dr. Considine is energetic, productive, and has enjoyed good success in his efforts. His writing and work is insightful and path breaking, and the fruits of this interview continue this good blessing. Interesting, constructive, and valuable information comes forward in this conversation

Dr. Craig Considine, photo credit http://www.drcraigconsidine.com/about.html

Read more about Dr. Considine and his work here: The official website of Dr. Craig Considine

Read more about The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View here, on Amazon:

The Path to Peace: Transforming Pain into Love, an Interview with Dr. Drissa Kone

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Dr. Drissa Kone was raised in a northern Cotes D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) village, and came to the United States in 2007. In gentle but industrious ways, Dr. Kone followed a path of dedication and service resulting in his recent appointment to Director of the Doctoral Program for Unification Theological Seminary.

Dr. Drissa’s The Path to Peace: Transforming Pain into Love, based on personal life experiences and careful research, provides the source material for this interview. These experiences in conflict ridden Cotes D’Ivoire (at the time) and subsequent research into dynamics of personal transformation comprise the content of this fascinating exchange.

Dr. Drissa Kone

Dr. Kone’s experiences, and insights for transcending the evils of injustice offer important insights and recommendations to help guide our relationship to current challenges regarding race and histories of injustice

Click here to see how to buy Dr. Kone’s book 

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