{"product_id":"science-and-philosophy-in-the-indian-buddhist-classics-vol-1-the-physical-world-hardcover","title":"Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics, Vol. 1: The Physical World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e (Concept by), \u003cb\u003eDalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eThupten Jinpa\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the nature of our material world in a unique sourcebook, conceived by the Dalai Lama, collecting the scientific observations found in classical Buddhist treatises. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnder the visionary supervision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, \u003ci\u003eScience and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics\u003c\/i\u003e brings together classical Buddhist explorations of the nature of our material world and the human mind and puts them into context for the modern reader. It is the Dalai Lama's view that the explorations by the great masters of northern India in the first millennium CE still have much that is of interest today, whether we are Buddhist or not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Volume 1, \u003ci\u003eThe Physical World, \u003c\/i\u003e explores the nature of our material world--from the macroscopic to the microscopic. It begins with an overview of the many frameworks, such as the so-called five aggregates, that Buddhist thinkers have used to examine the nature and scope of reality. Topics include sources of knowledge, the scope of reason, the nature and constituents of the material world, theories of the atom, the nature of time, the formation of the universe, and the evolution of life, including a detailed explanation of the early Buddhist theories on fetal development. The volume even contains a brief presentation on early theories about the structure and function of the brain and the role of microorganisms inside the human body. The book weaves together passages from the works of great Buddhist thinkers such as Asanga, Vasubandhu, Nagarjuna, Dignaga, and Dharmakirti. Each of the major topics is introduced by Thupten Jinpa, the Dalai Lama's principal English-language translator and founder of the Institute of Tibetan Classics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: \"My religion is kindness.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThupten Jinpa\u003c\/b\u003e was educated in the classical Tibetan monastic academia and received the highest academic degree of \u003ci\u003egeshe lharam\u003c\/i\u003e (equivalent to a doctorate in divinity). Jinpa also holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies, both from the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1985 he has been the principal translator to the Dalai Lama, accompanying him to the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has translated and edited many books by the Dalai Lama, including \u003ci\u003eThe World of Tibetan Buddhism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEssence of the Heart Sutra, \u003c\/i\u003e and the New York Times bestseller \u003ci\u003eEthics for the New Millennium\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jinpa has published scholarly articles on various aspects of Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and philosophy, and books such as \u003ci\u003eSongs of Spiritual Experience\u003c\/i\u003e (co-authored) and\u003ci\u003e Self, Reality and Reason in Tibetan Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e. He serves on the advisory board of numerous educational and cultural organizations in North America, Europe, and India. He is currently the president and the general series editor of the Institute of Tibetan Classics, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to translating key Tibetan classics into contemporary languages. And he also currently chairs the Mind \u0026amp; Life Institute and Compassion Institute.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 552\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770654589216,"sku":"9781614294726","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a7f18e7a4f42f6116b6a6aebf79ea717.webp?v=1780376468","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/science-and-philosophy-in-the-indian-buddhist-classics-vol-1-the-physical-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}