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In this special Buddhability episode, we sit down with four science and aerospace professionals, speaking as private citizens, to discuss the relationship between Buddhism and space. They share perspectives on Buddhist humanism in space exploration, Buddhist theory and space science, and the eternity of life.
Cheat Sheet
02:03 Applying Buddhism to daily life
11:58 Humanism and peace in space exploration
18:54 Looking to the universe in awe
22:20 Knowledge doesn’t guarantee happiness
27:21 Can you reconcile Buddhism and science?
32:40 Determinism vs. free will
37:40 The nature of consciousness
39:47 Our determination is powerful
45:45 The value and dignity of life
52:29 Where does science end and philosophy start?
58:56 Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like an experiment
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