Ocean of Wisdom
“If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change. In my view, science and Buddhism share a search for the truth and for understanding reality. By learning from science about aspects of reality where its understanding may be more advanced, I believe that Buddhism enriches its own worldview.” - Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama After reading a statement like this, I gain overwhelming respect for the Dalai Lama and the believe system and ideals of Buddhism (which he represents). For centuries spiritual and religious organizations have tried to put their own believes into a category of an unquestionable truth that cannot be proved false through worldly proof because the idea is beyond our known scientific world. This type of thinking has proved to install great strength and stability in these believes, but it has also reduced our curiosity and ability to look towards new idea or progress. For example, Sixty-three percent (63%) of Americans believe the Bi