Science

1. A Dialogue between Science Buddhism - Cause and Effect - Interconnectedness - Space and time on

2. Classical view: The universe is Deterministic Universe: mathematically predictable movement of particles and waves God gives the initial push and the universe evolves deterministically.

3. Classical universe: = + God’s initial push

4. (x2, v2) (x1, v1) (x3, v3) So matter composed particles with well defined trajectory: position and velocity. Their motions are mediated by energyin the form of waves Is this still true in the subatomic world ?

5. Uncertainty principle: The more accurately we know the position velocity of an object, the more uncertain the velocity position Wave-particle duality Quantum Reality … Classical picture The truth: Superposition of paths

6. Which “path” does it take? Superposition of A and B if we don’t observe Either A or if we observe B but not both B B A Observers CREATE REALITY

7. Superposition of life and death if we don’t observe Either alive or dead but not both if we observe Schrodinger’s cat Alive or dead? 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” ?

8. 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

9. 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

10. After rippling through causal space time Interconnectedness (classically): Butterfly effect

11. Interconnectedness: Quantum Entanglement Pre condition : Spin_A + Spin_B = 0 A B if Instantly not bounded by causality (speed of light) B = A = or if Quantum reality is non-local / (transcends space-time) Entanglement: Quantum Entanglement : Besides up/down, similar correspondence of causally unconnected events appear if we measure left/right or other spin directions

12. Oneness of Self and the Environment Compassionate Universe

13. “Time line” of our universe Present Big bang Quantum foam of space and time -Time undefined Let’s say our universe is here Quantum Cosmology Universe Multiverse Each universe has its own physical constants and geometry Mature universe Extincting universe Baby universe

14. nam myoho renge kyo What Buddhism said ? It label the law of universe as = 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

15. non-locality (already varied experimentally) Every entities in this universe are profoundly linked * oneness of self and environment 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 Quantized time and space (in current leading theories) * Eternity of Lives 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

16. Not yet ! end Quest of wisdom of nature and spirit is a forever undertaking. There is no beginnings and ends !