Science Meets Dharma: a talk on Buddhism & Science at Bodhi Sampanna, Hyderabad, on July 12, 2009

Buddhism has had a long history, spanning over several centuries, of intense probing into the true nature of reality both at the physical and non-physical level. In this objective and the methodological rigor with which it investigates such phenomena it shares a lot with modern science. Since the beginning of the 21st century there has been a rapidly growing interest among scientists to conduct research into Buddhist theories and practices especially those related to the mind and its development. The Buddhists, who likewise have shown a great interest in learning from modern scientific discoveries, reciprocate this interest. As a result there is a constant dialogue between scientists and Buddhists these days through different forums. This teaching by Venerable Geshe Nyima Tashi will explore some of the findings of such dialogues between Science and Buddhism.

Venerable Geshe Nyima Tashi is a Buddhist monk from the Sera Jey Monastic University in South India. He is a distinguished faculty member of the University, who currently heads the ‘Science Meets Dharma’ program at the University. Through this program the University provides a platform for Buddhist monks and Scientists to engage in a regular dialogue to exchange ideas on various theories and methods of inquiry. Venerable Geshe Nyima Tashi completed his Geshe Lharampa studies (equivalent of an advanced doctorate in Buddhist Philosophy) from Sera Jey University. He has served as the head of ‘Philosophical & Dialectical Studies Department’ of the University in the past.

Schedule:
Sunday, July 12, 2009
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM –Teaching
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Tea-Break
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Meditation followed by Q&A session

Venue: Chitramayee State Gallery of Fine Art, Rock Art Gallery, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad

The teaching is free and open to everyone.

For further details please contact:
Tel. +91 98663 24910, e-mail – info@dharmamegha.org

Bodhi Sampanna, "an abode endowed with bodhi", is a Buddhist Study & Meditation Center meant for the study and practice of the Mahayana Buddhism. Teachings on various aspects of the Buddhist philosophy and different meditation techniques by highly realized lamas are provided for free.
Bodhi Sampanna is an initiative of Dharma Megha Foundation, an educational institution aspiring to contribute to revival of great Prajna Paramita tradition in India, the land of its origin.
For more information please visit the Foundation's web-site - www.dharmamegha.org.

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tel. 080 41486497

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