My brief remarks cannot do justice to the wide-ranging sweep of these papers and their thoughtful treatment of often difficult concepts. Wallace's volume is an important contribution to the emerging dialogue between Buddhism and science, and to the larger rapprochement between science and spirituality.
Arthur Zajonc, Professor of Physics, Amherst College Buddhadharma Are religion and science completely autonomous, and ... Read morehence incommensurable universes of discourse? Does the examination of meditation practice by scientific means dehumanise and despiritualise it? The importance of this book lies in the fact that it confronts questions such as these, and offers us a wide range of studies that... [show] ways in which seemingly diverse cultural traditions can enrich and enliven each other.
John Clarke The Scientific and Medical Network ...the book is a crucial work that provides a foundation for future efforts...
Aparna Sharma Leonardo Reviews An important contribution to the area of Buddhism and science.
Richard K. Payne Theology and Science Qantum theory's affinities with the Buddhist concept of emptiness...and consciousness are amoung some of the enlightening and thought-provoking subjects explored in this book. Southeastern Naturalist Those drawn toward and committed to exploring contemplative practices firsthand in an open, dedicated and more rigorous fashion will find here assistance on their journey toward fulfillment.
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