| Annotation |
The article analyzes the relationship between Buddhism and science, presented in the works and activities
of Buddhist leaders and scholars. The aim of the study is to determine the specifics of the relationship between
Buddhism and science, associated with both the peculiarities of the development of modern science and the
peculiarities of the religion itself. The study is based on an integrated approach that allows to identify the problem
of relations between Buddhism and science at different levels: the doctrinal provisions of Buddhism, the texts of
Buddhist leaders and their activities, the analysis of these relations made by representatives of science. One of
the phenomena of the dialogue between Buddhism and science is the Mind and Life Institute, created in 1987,
initiated by the 14th Dalai Lama, scientist and philosopher Francisco Varela, lawyer and entrepreneur Adam Engle.
The creation of this Institute was based on the idea that science is not only a modern source of knowledge
but also a critical means of improving the quality of life; this means can be developed by combining it with the
wisdom of Buddhist teachings. Interest in the problem of interaction between Buddhism and science has noticeably
intensified in the last decade in Russia. It was expressed in the publication of books of Buddhist leaders and
scholars on this topic, holding meetings of researchers and Buddhist clergy for discussions on complex topics
of knowledge, organizing scientific conferences on the dialogue between Buddhism and science. The intensification
of the dialogue between Buddhism and science and its reflection in the research of scientists and the
activities of Buddhist organizations are associated with a number of reasons: the search for new effective ways
to solve global problems; the actualization of a systematic approach to solving a number of complex research
problems (for example, the problem of consciousness); interest in the possibility of synthesizing Buddhist techniques
and ideas and scientific approaches as a resource for the development of both Buddhism and science. |
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