Mindful Mechanisms: Drawing Parallels Between the Quantum Domain and the Three Bodies (Trikaya) of Buddhist Ontology
Qeios March 22, 2024 DOI: 10.32388/698wts (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Buddhism |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that Buddhist dependent origination resonates with quantum theory's notions of interconnectedness and non-locality, and proposes that examining consciousness through the Trikaya realms can enrich understanding of the subjective self in relation to the temporality of objective reality, potentially stimulating further research in physics and philosophy. |
Abstract
This study illuminates the intriguing parallels between Buddhism, consciousness, and the principles of quantum physics. It engages in a nuanced exploration of the Buddhist concept of _pratītya-samutpāda_, or ‘dependent origination,’ and its resonance with quantum theory's elucidation of the interconnectedness and non-locality in the universe. The paper presents a cross-disciplinary dialogue, bridging the spiritual wisdom of Buddhism with quantum theory's frontier understanding of reality through observation and consciousness at the _Trikaya_ realms, and discusses consciousness’s place within this nexus. By doing so, the study endeavours to enhance our comprehension of the subjective ‘self’ in relation to the temporality of the objective ‘reality’ as portrayed in both spiritual and scientific discourses. This intersectionality offers new insights and perspectives on the nature of consciousness and reality, potentially stimulating further research in physics and philosophy.