Buddhism and Science
A Guide for the Perplexed
- Contents
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Introduction
1 First There Is a Mountain
2 Buddhism and the Science of Race
3 Two Tibetans
4 The Science of Buddhism
5 The Meaning of Meditation
Conclusion: Measuring the Aura
Notes
Index
“For philosophers and cognitive scientists interested in psychological and ethical improvement Lopez’s new book is must reading. Mind scientists report that Buddhists are especially happy and serene. What does this mean? Are concepts such as ‘suffering,’ ‘happiness,’ and ‘equanimity’ understood the same in Buddhism and in science? Lopez is exactly the right historian to take us on this expert tour of the Buddhism and science dialogues as they have developed over the past two centuries in the West. At a time when glib enthusiasts for Buddhism and science claim vindication through the other, Lopez is the wise historically sensitive voice who asks us to reflect on which science, which Buddhism we are talking about.”
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