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Science Buddhism
- Cause and Effect- Interconnectedness- Space and time
A Dialogue between
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Classical view: The universe is Deterministic
Universe: mathematically predictable movement of particles and waves
God gives the initial push and the universe evolves deterministically.
=
Classical universe:
+ God’s initial push
So matter composed particles with well defined trajectory: position and velocity. Their motions are mediated by energy in the form of waves
Is this still true in the subatomic world ?
(x1, v1)(x2, v2)
(x3, v3)
Classical picture
Wave-particle duality
velocity
Uncertainty principle: The more accurately we know the position
of an object,
The truth: Superposition of paths
…Quantum Reality
the more uncertain thevelocityposition
Which “path” does it take?
Observers CREATE REALITY
Superposition of A and B if we don’t observe
A
B
Either A or if we observe
B
B but not both
Schrodinger’s cat
Alive or dead?
Quantum theory: The Universe is non-deterministic
Is there a more profound “inherent cause” ?
It’s not seen in real world due to quantum decoherence (too many quantum objects each interfere in there own way)
Superposition of life and death if we don’t observe
Either alive or dead but not both if we observe
Inherent Law of Cause and Effect
God rolls the dice?
Consciousness may help create reality
Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Mind
In the realm of Buddhism:
Transcends space and time: Simultaneity
Penetrate all previous and project to all future life existences
The universe is like an ocean. Lives are water waves momentarily emerge and annihilate from this big ocean
- Josei Toda
Not necessarily a dilemma …
Question: wave or particle ? Classical theory
Ans : wave-particle duality (Quantum Theory)
Buddhism
Interconnectedness (classically): Butterfly effect
After rippling through causal space time
Quantum reality is non-local / (transcends space-time)
A B
Interconnectedness: Quantum Entanglement
Pre condition : Spin_A + Spin_B = 0
BInstantly
not bounded by causality (speed of light)
=A =if
or if
Quantum Entanglement : Besides up/down, similar correspondence of causally unconnected events appear if we measure left/right or other spin directions
Entanglement:
Oneness of Self and the Environment
Compassionate Universe
Quantum Cosmology
Baby universe
Mature universeExtincting
universe
Universe Multiverse
Each universe has its own physical constants and geometry
Quantum foam of space and time -Time undefined
Present
Big bang
“Time line” of our universe
Let’s say our universe is here
What Buddhism said ?
It label the law of universe as
nam myoho renge kyo
which includes the following laws
- inherent law of cause and effect
- oneness of self and environment
- eternity of Life
= Devotion to the Mystic Law of the Lotus Sutra (cause and effect)
If Quantum Theory is the ultimate foundation where scientific law can reach,
this opens ways for various religious interpretations. Conversely, religious teachings need to be compatible with
known laws of sciencenon-deterministic universe(for most existing philosophical schools of interpretation)
Our consciousness and belief can affect the reality instantly
* Three thousand realms in a single moment of life
Quantized time and space(in current leading theories)
* Eternity of Lives
non-locality(already varied experimentally)
Every entities in this universe are profoundly linked
* oneness of self and environment
end
Quest of wisdom of nature and spirit is a forever undertaking.
Not yet !
There is no beginnings and ends !