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Galileo, Copernicus, Newton, Niels Bohr, Einstein. Their insights shook our perception of who we are and where we stand in the world, and in their wake have left an uneasy coexistence: science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical inquiry. Which is the keeper of truth? Which is the true path to understanding reality?

After forty years of study with some of the greatest scientific minds, as well as a lifetime of meditative, spiritual, and philosophic study, the Dalai Lama presents a brilliant analysis of why all avenues of inquiry—scientific as well as spiritual—must be pursued in order to arrive at a complete picture of the truth. Through an examination of Darwinism and karma, quantum mechanics and philosophical insight into the nature of reality, neurobiology and the study of consciousness, the Dalai Lama draws significant parallels between contemplative and scientific examinations of reality.

This breathtakingly personal examination is a tribute to the Dalai Lama’s teachers—both of science and spirituality. The legacy of this book is a vision of the world in which our different approaches to understanding ourselves, our universe, and one another can be brought together in the service of humanity.

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“The Dalai Lama lost spiritual leadership in his own country, but now exercises it around the world. Like all good teachers, he comes to learn. He found that what Buddhism lacked in his country was a fruitful interchange with reason and modern science. Here he fosters that exchange, at a time when some Christians have turned their backs on science and the Enlightenment. We are losing what he has gained.”
—Garry Wills, author of Why I Am a Catholic

“With disarming honesty, humility, and respect, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has explored the relationship between religion and science and suggested the way in which they can affirm and qualify each other’s insights. By juxtaposing traditional Buddhist teaching with the discoveries of modern physics and biology, he infuses the debate about such contentious issues as the origins of the universe, the nature of human consciousness, the evolution of species and genetic engineering with intimations of profound spirituality and shows how these questions can further our search for ultimate meaning. But above all, his gentle but insistent call for compassion is desperately needed in our torn and conflicted world.”
—Karen Armstrong, author of A HIstory of God and The Spiral Staircase

About the Author

Tenzin Gyatzo, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and is both the temporal and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. The Dalai Lama travels the world speaking on peace and interreligious understanding, giving Buddhist teachings, and meeting with political leaders as he works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people. He resides in Dharamsala, India, and is the head of the Tibetan government-in-exile.

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Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: Harmony; Reprint edition (September 12, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0767920813
ISBN-13: 978-0767920810
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #60 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > Science & Religion
- #278 in Books > Science & Math > History & Philosophy

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Pat

Everyone should read this

December 30, 2017

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A must read for anyone who wants a really easy to read layperson's perspective on and explanation of quantum mechanics and other elements of modern physics. I love the fact that the Dalai Lama is a naturally inquisitive person and doesn't mind breaking the rules others put upon him.

What really makes this book great is that, since the Dalai Lama is so well-known and respected, his information comes from some of the greatest Physics minds of our time, and his writings are edited from some of the greatest Physics teachers of our time.

I regularly give this as a gift to those curious about the nature of matter, whether they are without any training or with a fair amount of training in Physics.

Afterall, training does not make one a Physicist, and the absence of training does not excluded them from that title..
A person either is one by their very nature or they are not.

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A Journey to the Frontiers by Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan Both books are complimentary to one another and are highly re

March 11, 2015

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I was recently able to order some books online and they began to pour in this week.
This was the second to arrive:
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
I am already past page 50 and am absolutely fascinated by this man's journey. This book contains not only his thoughts on both the topics & their relation to one another but also his upbringing, tutoring, conversations, and relationships with many noted scientists & respected scholars.
Another book worth noting that I read in 2013 is:
The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers by Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan
Both books are complimentary to one another and are highly recommended in my opinion.

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Nathan Winkler

Dalai Lama XIV is a complete genius!!

September 17, 2017

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If you're into science and spirituality , this book might rock your world. This is the first I've read of Dalai Lama XIV, and the guy is a complete genius , as posing great questions to the reader, and humanity as a whole when faced with the emerging areas of science, technology and global interconnectedness.

Dalai Lama XIV unfolds profound wisdom and knowledge on the ever increasing areas of sciences and technology, genetics and metaphysics, and how ethics and human values play a role in the direction we should take as humanity, while respecting and encouraging scientific breakthroughs and discoveries. Do science and spirituality coexist, can genetic manipulations and ethics come to a common ground, how can we as humanity face these new advances? Beautifully written , the guy is a complete genius! Somewhat difficult to follow, because his knowledge of areas of science and spirituality is excellence, and his apologetics are unmatched !!

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VERY INTERESTING READ

May 31, 2013

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This book is a very interesting read. The depth of the Dalai Lama's intelligence and insight is evident from the beginning. It is a text that calls the entire human race to task in looking at the impact science/technology has on our existence - past, present and in the future. Finding balance between science and spirituality, per His Holiness, is critical to our future and requires the development of a moral, ethical, compassionate population. No one is exempt from this notion, not even the scientists who forge forward with discoveries that effect all of us. I did not find this to be an "easy read" but one that I am glad I can include in my "did read" list. It provided many opportunities to pause and think. The Dalai Lama's personal history is inspiring, this text added another dimension to this remarkable man as he shares the development of his understanding of science. It supports a belief that we all need to be critical thinkers in our life journey.

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Read this book; it is an eye opener for the mind of inquiry....the reader who cannot stop learning..

August 9, 2015

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The Dalai Lama is intellectually a physicist which was news to me....and probably to many a reader who only know him as a holy man. And he is, in the deepest meaning of the word a mystic who, for his time and age comprehended the history of Quantum physics as the discoveries were gradually unfolding throughout the 2o the century. He is therefore the finest liason to date for explaining the non duality of both the spiritual and quantum Reality.

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JH-Cal

If you like spirituality and also like science, this is a great find.

March 20, 2013

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Everyone wants to talk about how science contradicts religion and spirituality or, the opposite perspective, that to be spiritual you must ignore science-- this is a great book for those people. It really delves into the need for science to include a human factor (mainly compassion) and for religions to adapt and accept science as it reveals new truths about the universe we live in.

Wonderfully written (how can you not love everything that the Dalai Lama says and writes??) and about a very important topic in our increasingly scientific and technologically driven world. I love hearing religious authorities say that they not only accept scientific advances but that they truly embrace and are very interested in such events. I also love hearing someone give a friendly reminder that our physical world is not the absolute only way to view life and that with great scientific advances come a great need for humans to remember their place in this world-- that we are all connected with each other and with this earth and must act with compassion and awareness while we change this world.

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RavenB&W

Again failed by my own great expectations

June 16, 2014

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I expected so much more because of the status of the author but that's my failing not that of HHDL and while at times it annoyed me that he sounded somewhat self depreciating he did in fact make some excellent points regarding the necessity and inevitability for merging science and spirituality. I did like how in some respects the book is a good primer on at least some aspects postmodern physics and neurobiology which could introduce and inspire further readings for many who don't currently pursue knowledge of such knowledge. It also alerted me to the Mind Life Conferences which are on YouTube and which I intend to view. The book also served to inform me of certain aspects regarding the Tibetan tradition of cosmology.

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A must read for any spiritual human being who loves science. The Dalai Lama is a brilliant man who knows how to touch your soul.

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