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Introduction to Buddhism:  

   "Transforming Our Reality: Explore the interconnectedness of Modern Science and Buddhism" 

 

The classical vision of physics had been that worldly phenomenon can be mathematically predicted. Such belief failed with enhanced sophistication of human observation into the subatomic world. The revised theory in the last century: Quantum theory unveiled that observer creates the specific reality out of all possibilities of existences in a non-deterministic, spontaneous manner. Meanwhile, interactions of quantum entangled objects transcends the constraint laid by causality of space-time.

Such counter-intuitive ideas echo with Buddhist concepts. The law of Cause and Effect described the involvement of our mind and intention in affecting external phenomena intriguingly. Every individual existences are thus profoundly connected.

 

- Cause and effect and Interconnectedness of physical phenomena as addressed in Science and Buddhism (Power point download)

- Life experiences as a manifestation of abstract concepts

- Five fold Comparisons of various Buddhist Sutra

- World Peace through rationality of Science and compassion of Religion

 
 
Date   : September 22, 2005
Time   : 7:00 - 8:30pm
Venue : SGI-USA Silicon Valley Community Center
             1875 De La Cruz Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
 
Events in school year 2004-2005
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   Our task is to establish a firm inner world, a robust sense of self that will not be swayed or shaken by the most trying circumstances or pressing adversity. Only when efforts to reform society have as their point of departure the reformation of the inner life - human revolution - will they lead us with certainty to a world of lasting peace and true human security

                                                                                                                       - Daisaku Ikeda