Product DescriptionGalileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we are and where we stand in the world, and in their wake have left an uneasy coexistence: science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical inquiry. Which is the keeper of truth? Which is the true path to understanding reality?
After forty years of study with some of the greatest scientific minds, as well as a lifetime of meditative, spiritual, and philosophic study, the Dalai Lama presents a brilliant analysis of why all avenues of inquiry—scientific as well as spiritual—must be pursued in order to arrive at a complete picture of the truth. Through an examination of Darwinism and karma, quantum mechanics and philosophical insight into the nature of reality, neurobiology and the study of consciousness, the Dalai Lama draws significant parallels between contemplative and scientific examinations of reality.
This breathtakingly personal examination is a tribute to the Dalai Lama’s teachers—both of science and spirituality. The legacy of this book is a vision of the world in which our different approaches to understanding ourselves, our universe, and one another can be brought together in the service of humanity.
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Rating: - Very Astute
This man is truly a deep human and a tribute to his lineage and the greatness that it represents. He covers the ground of science very succinctly and explores a new possibility of knowledge that benefits from the objective and subjective process. He brings to us wholeness and the admonition to realize the grave and dangerous territories we now face in this day and age. He call us to rise up to the human in each of us.
Rating: - His Holiness studies science to look for connections to Buddhism
In this 6 hour audio book, skillfully read by Richard Gere, the Dalai Lama draws parallels between Buddhism and the extensive studies he has pursued in several different scientific directions. For the past several years His Holiness has regularily invited top scientists from many areas of study to tutor him. He humbly discusses some areas where Buddhist Teachings should be rejected, because of recent scientific discoveries. He also points out several recent scientific discoveries that validate traditional ... Read More
Rating: - An intelligent & sincere bridge builder.
His Holiness makes a grand case for using the millennia old traditions of Buddhism (particularly The Middle Way school of thought) and their deeply subjective and esoteric processes in conjunction with the western style of third person objective science to study mind/consciousness. The Dalai Lama makes some exquisite arguments that imply a greater strength of reasoning with the symbiosis of the two desperate modalities. This book clearly demonstrates that each ideology (western science, eastern introspection) ... Read More
Rating: - Hello, Dalai
A clearly and concisely written book that shows the author's journey on the path of deeper understanding of science and spirituality (specifically Tibetan Buddhism) and the nexus between them.
An important book in clarifying some core issues in Buddhism and in science, and in showing the subjective foundations of science.
Not a book for those, who are not familiar with some of the core concepts of Buddhism, e.g., "emptiness," "karma," "dependent origination," etc. or, who are afraid of ... Read More
Rating: - A profound and insightful book.
This is one of the best books I have read. It deals directly with the issues in science (such as the big bang) and buddhist though. Much of the book show the innerconnection between buddhism and science. Being a scientist by trainning I am amazed at the understanding that the Dalai Lama has over some of the more complex issues in science. The Dalai Lama does a wonderful job explaining so that anyone can understand. It is most interesting to learn the connections that science and buddhism share. It definetly ... Read More
- Very Astute 
- An intelligent & sincere bridge builder.
