Lessons from the Mountaintop -- Lawrence Pintak.

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Lawrence Pintak shares his journey from war correspondent to spiritual seeker, exploring intersections of journalism, spirituality, and human nature. He discusses questions raised by his experiences in conflict zones, the nature of God and consciousness, and the role of community service in spiritual practice. The dialogue emphasizes spirituality as a scientific pursuit, focusing on personal experience rather than rigid beliefs, and highlights the idea of universal consciousness connecting all beings. Pintak and Rick Archer explore themes of reality, ego, interconnectedness, reincarnation, enlightenment, and the significance of words and language. The discussion also touches on personal practices, the presence of subtle beings, and the journey of writing and exploration, emphasizing learning and growth through traditions.Pintak is an award-winning journalist, scholar, and media expert whose career spans reporting from four continents and leading journalism education initiatives. He served as founding dean of Washington State University’s Murrow College and at The Aga Khan University in East Africa. Pintak holds a PhD in Islamic Studies and is known for his expertise at the intersection of journalism, religion, and international affairs.As a Middle East correspondent for CBS News, Pintak has authored influential books such as "America & Islam" and "The New Arab Journalist." His analysis appears in major outlets like The New York Times, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. Honored for his commitment to press freedom and journalistic integrity, he was named a Fellow of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2017. Pintak’s curiosity also led him to explore spiritual dimensions of world religions through three decades as a Tibetan Buddhism practitioner. He writes broadly on religion, media, and policy, shaping conversations at the crossroads of faith, global politics, and media.