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The Universe in a Single Atom
The Dalai Lama
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Description for The Universe in a Single Atom
Paperback. * The Dalai Lama's unique and learned vision of how religion and science can work together in harmony Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HREX; HRLM; HRLP5; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 16. Weight in Grams: 176.
In this rare personal investigation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses his vision of science and faith working hand in hand to alleviate human suffering. Drawing on a lifetime of scientific study and religious practice, he explores the great debates and makes astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics - such as evolution and karma - that will change the way we look at the world. While he sees science and faith as 'complementary but different investigative approaches with the same goal of seeking the truth,' the fact is that the two have often been at the root of human ... Read more
In this rare personal investigation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses his vision of science and faith working hand in hand to alleviate human suffering. Drawing on a lifetime of scientific study and religious practice, he explores the great debates and makes astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics - such as evolution and karma - that will change the way we look at the world. While he sees science and faith as 'complementary but different investigative approaches with the same goal of seeking the truth,' the fact is that the two have often been at the root of human ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Abacus London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349117362
SKU
V9780349117362
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Ref
99-99
About The Dalai Lama
His Holiness The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and head of the Tibetan government-in-exile. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, he travels the world speaking on peace, giving Buddhist teachings and meeting with political leaders, as he works tirelessly for Tibet.
Reviews for The Universe in a Single Atom
With immense charm and lucidity, [the Dalai Lama] riffs on possible congruences between quantum physics or relativity and the Buddhist concept of impermanence and nothingness Steven Poole, GUARDIAN Wise and compassionate DAILY EXPRESS Some fascinating fresh insights ... Those who confuse the Dalai Lama's affability and simple-heartedness for a lack of intellectual rigour will be confounded by the strength of ... Read more