Templeton Audios are available to the media for review upon request.

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Why Are We Created? Increasing Our Understanding of Humanity 's Purpose on
Earth by Sir John Templeton and Rebekah Alezander Dunlap ($14.,
internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research on how religious
involvement is associated with better physical health , opens a window on
mental health in a new book, just released by Templeton Foundation Press. Koenig completed his undergraduate education at Stanford University,
his medical school training at the University of California at San
Francisco, and his geriatric medicine, psychiatry, and biostatistics
training at Duke University Medical Center.

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His commentary includes a brief description of
the content of the particular book, along with pertinent anecdotes about
his father, Sir John Templeton , now in his 90s and still deeply interested
in and involved with these books.95, 1 CD)

Running time: approximately 45 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-81-2
Read by: Len Stea
Category: Inspirational

A collection of sayings and practical, uplifting advice based on a lifetime
of experience , designed to inspire and motivate those seeking deeper
meaning in life.95, 6
CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours, 13 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-85-5
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Spirituality and Health

This is a remarkable personal story of Dr. Koenig, M. Koenig
outlines these obstacles that stand in the way of scientific research on
the relationship between religion and mental health: methodological,
focus/priority, funding, and attitudinal.

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personal trials became the catalyst for his pioneering research.

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The audio books are read by a variety of professionals.

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Running time: approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-78-2
Read by: George Saris and Bea Brannon
Category: Inspirational

A guide on how to discover your calling, finding fulfillment that comes
from dedicating your life to something beyond the narrow interests of self,
and why it is so important to do so.

Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul by Robert A. Using scientific
methodology, he explores how religious beliefs and practices are related to
coping and positive emotions, as well as the use of religion for
psychiatric disorders, substance abuse disorders, and severe mental
illness. He has published extensively in the fields of
mental health, geriatrics, and religion.

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Templeton Audio, an audio imprint of
Templeton Foundation Press, will be launched February 14, 2005 with ten
titles in the categories of inspiration, spirituality and health, and works
by Sir John Templeton .

Purpose and Power in Retirement: New Opportunities for Meaning and
Significance by
Harold G.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-82-0
Read by: Bea Brannon
Category: Personal growth

Thought-provocative questions designed to help people live happier and more
useful lives by becoming more aware of the spiritual principles that
operate in the universe and putting them into daily practice. Historically, major
religious traditions have related to the mentally ill and emotionally
vulnerable in ways that range from positive to fearful to violent.

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They will be on
sale in bookstores; through the Templeton Foundation Press website,
www.95, 2 CDs)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 16 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-80-4
Read by: Frank Jacoby
Category: Inspirational

Seventeen investment principles that guided Sir John Templeton's legendary
business career, each coupled with a related spiritual principle that
reflects the interplay between the two . Koenig,
M.

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Drawing on hundreds
of research studies and clinical trials that examine the effectiveness of
religious psychotherapies from Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist
perspectives, Dr.

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John Templeton Foundation.org; and by calling 800-621-2736 or faxing 800-621-8476
(U.

PRESS RELEASE New Resource Examines Role of Faith in Mental Health

Based on this research, he offers an evaluation of whether
religious faith represents a resource or a liability in terms of mental
health.

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"Formatting our books as CDs brings their
messages to an even wider audience.S. and
Canada).

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"Our mission at Templeton Foundation Press is to publish and promote books
that increase the awareness of the role of spirituality in our daily
lives ," explains Joanna Hill, director of Templeton Foundation Press and
manager of Templeton Audio. Now , wherever and whenever people
listen to audio books, they'll have the option of listening to, as well as
reading, our books that extend the dialogue between science and religion,
promote ethical values and the development of character, and encourage a
humble approach in all of life's endeavors ., M.95, 4 CDs)

Running time: approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-86-3
Read by: George Saris
Category: Spirituality and Health

A guide for healthcare professionals, helping them identify and address the
spiritual needs of their patients so they can treat the whole person; it
includes clear definitions of religious coping, spiritual assessments,
transference and counter -transference, and boundaries to care. Koenig begins by examining the evolution of the relationship between
religion and mental health through the centuries. He examines ways of overcoming
these barriers , suggesting and detailing possible solutions that will
require the cooperation between government agencies and private and
faith-based groups.

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Hill, Introduction by Brother David Steindl-Rast ($12.

Spirituality and Health audios available in March 2005 include:

The Healing Connection: The Story of a Physician's Search for the Link
between Faith and Health by Harold G.D.

Even as faith-based groups strive to support the delivery of mental health
services, barriers remain to both research and implementation. Board certified in general
psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and geriatric medicine, he is professor
of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and associate professor of medicine
at Duke University Medical Center. He is director and founder of Duke's
Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health; editor of the
International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, a medical research
journal; and editor-in-chief of Science and Theology News, a monthly
international newspaper.

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Spiritual Investments: Wall Street Wisdom from the Career of Sir John
Templeton by Gary Moore; read by Gary Moore ($12. Emmons' clinical research on the subject.

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A unique combination of both the history and the current research of mental
health and religion, along with a thorough examination of faith -based
organizations operating in the field, "Faith and Mental Health" is a
resource for the healthcare community, including medical school
professionals and caregivers; for religious professionals from pastoral
counselors to chaplains; and for everyone concerned with the future of
mental health care.

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templetonpress. Koenig describes the ways that religious faith can
contribute to mental health . He describes five categories of faith-based organizations (FBOs)
that deliver mental health services and provides details on their
organization and mission, along with examples that illustrate their
functions.

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The Sir John Templeton audio books available in April 2005 are:

Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The
Humble Approach in Theology and Science by Sir John Templeton ($14.95)

Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-83 -9
Read by: TBD
Category: Religion

Two hundred weekly sessions of study that include teachings from Judaism,
Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism,
Sikhism , Zen, and Zoroastrianism, selected for their ability to uplift the
mind and contribute to the growth of wisdom and a peaceful heart.

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PRESS RELEASE Templeton Foundation Press Announces Audio Versions of Its Books

List of Templeton Audios follows. Included
are Koenig's findings on the impact of faith on mental and physical health
and the realization that religious faith and practice are connected to
mental and physical health. ($14. It includes an overview of current social trends, debunks retirement
myths, and contents that successful retirement results from identifying a
higher purpose in life that leads to emotional fulfillment.

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95, 1 CD)

Running time: approximately 1 hour, 7 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-79-0
Read by: John Matthew and Lisa Friedman
Category: Inspirational

Time-tested words of wisdom about gratitude from various religious
traditions and authors, combined with narrative off the authors'
observations, including Dr. Koenig, M.

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Running time: TBD
ISBN: 1-932031-84-7
Read by: TBD
Category: Spirituality and Philosophy

Sir John issues a challenge to apply the same energy that has been devoted
to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information, noting that
the benefits of extending spiritual knowledge might exceed the benefits we
have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances. Dr.

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Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life by William Damon,
Introduction by David G. Koenig with Gregg Lewis ($14.95), he
provides an unprecedented source of practical information about the
relationship between religion and mental health.

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Each Templeton Audio book has a special introduction by John M. and Canada); tel.

The inspirational titles available in February 2005 as Templeton Audios
are:

Golden Nuggets by Sir John Templeton ($12.95, 6 CDs)

Running time: approximately 6 hours, 59 minutes
ISBN: 1-932031-87-1
Read by: John Mucci and Len Stea
Category: Spirituality and Health

A practical and inspiring self-help manual that creates a purpose-filled
life.

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Spirituality in Patient Care: Why, How, When, and What by Harold G.

Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways toward Heaven on Earth by Sir John
Templeton ($29.

In "Faith and Mental Health: Religious Resources for Healing" ($29. Today
there is a growing consensus that religious factors influence the mental
health and wellbeing of persons with mental illness.

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He focuses on the role of clergy, religious organizations, and faith
communities in caring for those with emotional problems and severe mental
illness.