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A 10 page book review on The Universe in a Single Atom, The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by his Holiness the Dalai Lama is a text that is not, precisely, about Buddhism, which the religion practiced by this great religious leader. Nevertheless, this text offers insight into the ways in which Tibetan Buddhism perceives the issues listed below. This text describes the Dalai Lama's perspectives on science and he often contrasts the scientific view of the world with the Buddhist view. The result is a fascinating view of the contemporary world and the implications of the latest scientific advancements. No additional sources cited.
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- October, 2000 - properly! Opening the Eye of New Awareness was written by Tenzin Gyatso (his holiness
the 14th Dalai Lama) in 1963, just four years after his escape from Tibet and it is his first philosophical work. It was intended as an instructional book on Buddhism
for Tibetan lay people, Westerners, and all "those who do not have the leisure to study the great texts" (1). It contains the Dalai Lamas personal summation of Buddhist doctrines
and practices, as they have functioned in Tibet for over a thousand years. It is a book that entices the reader toward further study, yet also provides a comprehensive guide
to the Buddhist faith. Tibetans practice a form of Buddhism called Lamaism, In this belief, the Dalai Lama is considered to be the ruler of Tibet and its highest
spiritual leader. There are different sects of Lamaism, and the chief sect, the "Yellow Hat," is headed by the Dalai Lama. In spiritual practice, the form of Buddhism that the
Dalai Lama teaches is quite similar to Zen Buddhism. Adherents of Zen Buddhism believe that following Buddhist practices will lead to a state of spiritual enlightenment. The central message
of Buddhism is that all creatures, one of great intelligence, and even those that we refer to as "dumb" animals, want happiness and want to avoid suffering (Gyatso 2). Therefore,
everyone endeavors to find a method by which they can experience happiness and avoid suffering. However, the establishment of happiness and the avoidance of suffering cannot be gained as fully
and completely, by any other means, as it can through religious practice (Gyatso 3). It is through religious practice that we are able to bring about happiness and alleviate suffering
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