ScienceBuddhism - Cause and Effect - Interconnectedness - Space and time A Dialogue between on

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 Is this still true in the subatomic world ? (x 1, v 1 ) (x 2, v 2 ) (x 3, v 3 )

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

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

Schrodinger’s cat Alive or dead? Quantum theory: The Universe is non-deterministic Is there a more profound “inherent cause” ? It’s not seen in real world due to quantum decoherence (too many quantum objects each interfere in there own way) Superposition of life and death if we don’t observe Either alive or dead but not both if we observe

Inherent Law of Cause and Effect God rolls the dice? Consciousness may help create reality Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Mind In the realm of Buddhism: Transcends space and time: Simultaneity Penetrate all previous and project to all future life existences

The universe is like an ocean. Lives are water waves momentarily emerge and annihilate from this big ocean - Josei Toda Not necessarily a dilemma … Question: wave or particle ? Classical theory Ans : wave-particle duality (Quantum Theory) Buddhism

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

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

Oneness of Self and the Environment Compassionate Universe

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

What Buddhism said ? It label the law of universe as nam myoho renge kyo which includes the following laws - inherent law of cause and effect - oneness of self and environment - eternity of Life = Devotion to the Mystic Law of the Lotus Sutra (cause and effect)

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

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