Buddhism And Science: 1 definition

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Buddhism And Science means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Buddhism and science have increasingly been discussed as compatible and Buddhism has increasingly entered into the ongoing science and religion dialog. The case is made that the philosophic and psychological teachings within Buddhism share commonalities with modern scientific and philosophic thought or at least are less at odds with them. For example, Buddhism encourages the impartial investigation of Nature (an activity referred to as Dhamma Vicaya in the Pali Canon) - the principal object of study being oneself.

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