Dalai Lama Meets with Scientists to Explore Mind
source: http://www.dalailama.com/news/post/627-first-ever-public-meeting-of-mind-and-life-dialogue-o...
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"In his presentation during the first session of the Mind and Life dialogue, His Holiness the Dalai Lama dismissed the notion that science is a killer of religion adding Indian philosophical traditions including the Nalanda tradition of Buddhism emphasise the importance of investigation and reasoning in understanding the nature of reality. Such an approach like modern science requires one to be skeptical and adopt investigation to gain awareness or understanding of what benefits human beings in the long-term perspectives. “There’s no concept of right or wrong,” he said, “Investigate the reality and there’s no danger to religion.”
The purpose of Mind and Life Dialogue, according to His Holiness, is to simply expand knowledge not only on external matters but also internal matters such as mind. The knowledge gained through this approach will be used not only for individual benefit but for the well-being of the whole humanity. Sometimes remarkable scientific and technological knowledge, His Holiness said, are used for destructive purposes like nuclear weapons; when used for constructive purposes, it could promote a sense of individual well-being as well as concern for others. Religious methods alone cannot bring a compassionate and peaceful world."
The purpose of Mind and Life Dialogue, according to His Holiness, is to simply expand knowledge not only on external matters but also internal matters such as mind. The knowledge gained through this approach will be used not only for individual benefit but for the well-being of the whole humanity. Sometimes remarkable scientific and technological knowledge, His Holiness said, are used for destructive purposes like nuclear weapons; when used for constructive purposes, it could promote a sense of individual well-being as well as concern for others. Religious methods alone cannot bring a compassionate and peaceful world."
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- Science, Reality, Meditation, Dalai Lama, 3 more
