Download Science Buddhism - Cause and Effect

A Dialogue between
Science
on
Buddhism
- Cause and Effect
- Interconnectedness
- Space and time
Classical view:
The universe is
Deterministic
Universe: mathematically predictable
movement of particles and waves
God gives the initial push and the universe
evolves deterministically.
Classical universe:
=
+
God’s
initial
push
So matter composed particles with
well defined trajectory: position and
velocity. Their motions are mediated
by energy in the form of waves
(x1, v1) (x2, v2)
(x3, v3)
Is this still true in
the subatomic world ?
Uncertainty principle: The more accurately we know the
position
velocity
of an object, the more uncertain the
velocity
position
Wave-particle
duality
The truth: Superposition of paths
…
Quantum Reality
Classical picture
Which “path” does it
take?
Superposition of A and B
if we don’t observe
Either A or B but not both
if we observe
BB
A
Observers CREATE REALITY
Schrodinger’s cat
Alive or dead?
Superposition of life and death
if we don’t observe
Either alive or dead but not
both if we observe
It’s not seen in real world due to quantum
decoherence (too many quantum objects
each interfere in there own way)
Quantum theory: The
Universe is non-deterministic
Is there a more profound “inherent cause” ?
God rolls the dice?
In the realm of Buddhism:
Inherent Law of Cause and Effect
Transcends space and time: Simultaneity
Penetrate all previous and project to all
future life existences
Consciousness may
help create reality
Three Thousand Realms in a
Single Moment of Mind
Not necessarily a dilemma …
Question: wave or particle ? Classical theory
Ans :
wave-particle duality
(Quantum Theory)
Buddhism
The universe is like an ocean. Lives are water
waves momentarily emerge and annihilate from this
big ocean
- Josei Toda
Interconnectedness (classically): Butterfly effect
After rippling through
causal space time
Interconnectedness: Quantum Entanglement
Pre condition : Spin_A + Spin_B = 0
A
B
Entanglement:
if
Instantly
A =
or if
B =
not bounded by causality
(speed of light)
Quantum Entanglement : Besides up/down, similar correspondence of causally
unconnected events appear if we measure left/right or other spin directions
Quantum reality is non-local / (transcends space-time)
Oneness of Self and the Environment
Compassionate Universe
Quantum Cosmology
“Time line” of our universe
Universe Multiverse
Each universe has its own
physical constants and
geometry
Extincting
universe
Present
Mature
universe
Big bang
Baby
Let’s say our
universe is here universe
Quantum foam of
space and time Time undefined
What Buddhism said ?
It label the law of universe as
nam myoho renge kyo
= Devotion to the Mystic Law of
the Lotus Sutra (cause and effect)
which includes the following laws
- inherent law of cause and effect
- oneness of self and environment
- eternity of Life
If Quantum Theory is the ultimate foundation where scientific law
can reach, this opens ways for various religious interpretations.
Conversely, religious teachings need to be compatible with known
laws of science
non-deterministic universe
(for most existing philosophical schools of
interpretation)
Our consciousness and belief
can affect the reality instantly
* Three thousand realms in
a single moment of life
non-locality
(already varied experimentally)
Every entities in this universe
are profoundly linked
* oneness of self and
environment
Quantized time and space
(in current leading theories)
* Eternity of Lives
end
Not yet !
Quest of wisdom of nature and spirit is a
forever undertaking.
There is no beginnings and ends !