I’m looking for science-based books that discuss the interrelation between theoretical quantum physics and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and/or Dzogchen
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Here are some science-based books that explore the interrelation between theoretical quantum physics and Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, including Dzogchen:
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“The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet” by Matthieu Ricard and Trinh Xuan Thuan
A dialogue between a Buddhist monk and an astrophysicist that uncovers surprising parallels between modern physics and Buddhist philosophy. -
“The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama shares his insights on how science and spirituality can work together to deepen our understanding of reality, including discussions on quantum physics. -
“Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics: Toward a Union of Love and Knowledge” by Victor Mansfield
This book examines the connections between Tibetan Buddhist concepts—such as emptiness and interdependence—and modern physics, including quantum mechanics. -
“Hidden Dimensions: The Unification of Physics and Consciousness” by B. Alan Wallace
Wallace, a scholar and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, explores how insights from quantum physics can inform our understanding of consciousness and vice versa. -
“Quantum Buddhism: Dancing in Emptiness – Reality Revealed at the Interface of Quantum Physics and Buddhist Philosophy” by Graham Smetham
Delving into the parallels between quantum physics and Buddhist philosophy, this book focuses on the concept of emptiness and the nature of reality. -
“Emptiness and Quantum Mechanics: A Buddhist-Scientific Dialogue” by Victor Mansfield
Mansfield discusses the Buddhist concept of emptiness and how it relates to the counterintuitive aspects of quantum mechanics. -
“Mind in Tibetan Buddhism” by Lati Rinpoche and Elizabeth Napper
While not solely focused on quantum physics, this book provides deep insights into the nature of mind according to Tibetan Buddhism, which can complement scientific explorations of consciousness. -
“The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism” by Fritjof Capra
Although it covers Eastern philosophies broadly, this classic work draws parallels between modern physics and concepts found in Buddhism. -
“Dreaming Yourself Awake: Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation” by B. Alan Wallace
Explores Tibetan Buddhist practices in the context of modern science, including references to quantum theory and consciousness.
While direct connections between Dzogchen and quantum physics are less common, these books explore foundational Buddhist concepts relevant to Dzogchen and discuss how they intersect with modern scientific thought. They offer valuable insights into how ancient wisdom and contemporary science can inform and enrich each other.
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Thank you! Very helpful.
Are there any books by David Bohm that connect quantum physics and consciousness?
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I’m not an expert in this area but asked ChatGPT4-o1 for you.
Yes, David Bohm wrote several books that explore the connection between quantum physics and consciousness. Here are some of his most notable works on the subject:
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“Wholeness and the Implicate Order” (1980)
In this seminal work, Bohm introduces the concepts of the “implicate” and “explicate” orders to describe a new framework for understanding reality. He suggests that the universe is an undivided whole in which all parts are interconnected. This perspective has profound implications for the nature of consciousness and its relationship to the physical world. -
“Thought as a System” (1992)
Based on a series of seminars conducted by Bohm, this book delves into the nature of thought and consciousness. He examines how collective thinking processes influence individual consciousness and discusses the limitations and potentials of human thought in understanding reality. -
“Science, Order, and Creativity” (1987), co-authored with F. David Peat
Bohm and Peat explore the role of creativity in scientific discovery and the development of new paradigms. They discuss how quantum theory challenges traditional notions of order and how this impacts our understanding of consciousness and the cosmos. -
“The Undivided Universe: An Ontological Interpretation of Quantum Theory” (1993), co-authored with Basil J. Hiley
This book presents Bohm’s detailed interpretation of quantum mechanics, known as the Bohmian or pilot-wave interpretation. While it’s a technical text, it touches on the philosophical implications of quantum theory for concepts like reality and consciousness. -
“On Dialogue” (1996)
Although not exclusively about quantum physics, this book explores the importance of open dialogue in understanding thought processes and collective consciousness. Bohm discusses how communication can break down barriers between individuals, leading to a more unified understanding of reality. -
“On Creativity” (1998)
In this collection of essays, Bohm reflects on the nature of creativity in both art and science. He considers how creative insight is essential for breakthroughs in understanding complex concepts like quantum physics and consciousness.
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@Ronin Not directly to your question but closely related: Check out what B.Alan Wallace has to say about Materialism and consciousness. He wrote an essay on it and debated the topic. If interested, google it.
If I understand him well, he posits that quantum mechanics is actually the nail in the coffin of materialism since the phenomena of quantum mechanics do not behave according to any materialistic model.
Furthermore, if I am not mistaken, he seems to say that quantum mechanics might actually be a misnomer, since the “mechanics” are breaking down and although causality is still given on a quantum level, the approach of using mechanical theories does not work and we are in the realm of phenomenology instead of mechanics.
If you read it and you recover from the “mental vertigo”, I’d be interested to read your thoughts.
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“Qbism… treats the wave function as a description of a single observer’s subjective knowledge. It resolves all of the quantum paradoxes, but at the not insignificant cost of anything we might call ‘reality.’ Then again, maybe that’s what quantum mechanics has been trying to tell us all along — that a single objective reality is an illusion.”
ahhhhh… mental vertigo…
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Thanks, everyone! I’ve got some books to investigate!
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Amdrews book
If you havenet read it, has some great science and physics stuff in it.
Vids here are helpful at explaining the depth and conmplexity
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