1 rationale
1.1 beginnings in science
1.2 commonality between buddhism , science
1.3 quantum physics , buddhism
1.4 cosmology , buddhism
1.5 consciousness , buddhism
1.6 genetics , buddhism
rationale
tenzin gyatso, @ age of 6, chosen 14th dalai lama. believed reincarnation of predecessors. @ age, gyatso showed interest in science , scientific method. in book, universe in single atom , tenzin gyatso explores commonality , difference between buddhism , scientific argumentation.
beginnings in science
in book, universe in single atom, dalai lama exhibits humble beginnings in science, including finding brass telescope thirteenth dalai lama. telescope, able find rabbit on moon, tibetan saying land form on moon. utilizing other apparatuses such cars , watches, dalai lama took interest in mechanical operations of objects.
commonality between buddhism , science
in book, dalai lama creates exigency peaceful relationship between buddhism , science. goal mitigate human suffering both buddhist philosophy , science. scientists , buddhists acknowledge buddhists use sensory perceptions , introspective thinking requiring cooperation of body. in 1980s, dalai lama sought scientific advice francisco varela. product of meeting varela s realization act of medtiation through introspective thinking complement science.
quantum physics , buddhism
it should noted buddhist teachings prove changing , transitory. essentially, thoughts come our minds, move on. buddhists believe causes suffering. dalai lama believes in justifying concept of micro-matter through definition of inconsistent flow. nature of paradoxical reality mirrors buddhist philosophy of emptiness. quantum physics debates sustainability of having notion of reality, defined buddhist philosophy.
cosmology , buddhism
one way buddhists , scientists agree understanding of buddha s lack of explanation formation of universe. however, buddhist cosmologists have created notion of universe has form, expands , destructive. both sides, science , buddhist cosmologists, not resort create godly being origin of matter. moreover, in buddhism universe depicted infinite , beginning less. dalai lama wishes, in book, venture beyond big bang , process thoughts possible structures , activity before big bang.
consciousness , buddhism
according dr. hugh murdoch of theosophical society australia, concept of consciousness has been insignificantly proven through scientific study. dalai lama asks question scientists, direct observation of consciousness itself? concept of consciousness discussed buddha said mind paramount above things. buddhists believe in concept of matter, mind, , mental states. dalai lama wishes scientists quit questioning if consciousness favored in dualism, or materialism , study through first person perspective.
genetics , buddhism
buddhists believe primary purpose of life eliminate suffering. dalai lama has no objection cloning, if based in altruistic motivation. dalai lama supports human genome project because shows difference between different ethics minimal @ best.
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