This is posted on FortuneChildBooks.com–the Buddhist website I publish. Here’s a snippet.
A Buddhist Dialogue with Science
By Timothy Harada
Unlike some religions, Buddhism and science are not at odds with one another. Instead, Buddhism and science compliment one another. The goals of science and the goals of Buddhism are in some respects similar and in other ways opposite, but complimentary. With an understanding of Buddhism, it is possible to gain a greater appreciation for science. The reverse is also true; with an understanding of science, one can gain a greater appreciation for Buddhism. Though neither science nor Buddhism at this point in time offers proof of the other’s validity, they both allow a dialogue that is not only interesting, but may prove to be fruitful to both science and Buddhism in the future.
Read the full article here.
Tags: Buddhism, lotus, nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren, Science, Soka Gakkai, sutra
