Oh, that I could attend! It should be quite a show. Often such posts are seen as spam. I home some here don’t mind.
The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies A Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford Buddhism and Science Collouqium Date: March 4-5, 2010 Location: University of Oxford, Department of Physiology, Sherrington Room Cosponsored by Physiology Department and Oriental Institute of the University of Oxford, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies, and Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies The parallels between Buddhist ideas and those of modern science have been noted frequently. Examples include the ideas of emptiness and relativity theories, those of non-Self and physiology, mental cultivation and cognitive sciences. Are these parallels coincidental or do they represent a convergence that is necessary in comparing the results of introspective and objective methods? This colloquium will bring some of the leading scientists who have explored this convergence in a critical and analytical way, together with philosophers of science, in debate with Buddhist scholars investigating the relations between Buddhism and science in the ancient and contemporary worlds. The participating scientists include relativity and quantum mechanics theorists, systems biologists, clinicians, and cognitive scientists. The Buddhist scholars include the new Oxford professor of Buddhist studies, and two Tibetan Buddhist scholars who have engaged in a collaborative research with scientists. The colloquium will provide ample opportunity for questions and discussion. For the schedule, how to register etc.: http://www.ocbs.org/content/view/82/1/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.
