Originally posted by TaomanI wish I can contribute my bit to the discussions on Taoism or its predecessor Buddhism, but I have not much knowledge about these two except what I had read in " The Tao of Physics " by Fritjof Kapra. In one of my posts on some other thread, I had in fact, asked you and blackbeetle both, whether you two had read this book ? You must have missed this post. Anyway, please do have a look at this book esp.chapter 6 on Buddhism and chapter 8 on Taoism. ISBN 978-0-00-727292-1, 3rd edition published by Flamingo an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
That's the spirit!
Originally posted by rvsakhadeoI've read it.
I wish I can contribute my bit to the discussions on Taoism or its predecessor Buddhism, but I have not much knowledge about these two except what I had read in " The Tao of Physics " by Fritjof Kapra. In one of my posts on some other thread, I had in fact, asked you and blackbeetle both, whether you two had read this book ? You must have missed this po ...[text shortened]... 978-0-00-727292-1, 3rd edition published by Flamingo an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Although a re-read is in order.
I think the understanding of the title (and general message) of that book is a very pivotal one.
Its that "both religious and scientific yet neither" sound of the title that sets me into a clear space in my head .
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Originally posted by rvsakhadeoThat's fine. My comment was also meant for robbie too. Good spirit.)
I wish I can contribute my bit to the discussions on Taoism or its predecessor Buddhism, but I have not much knowledge about these two except what I had read in " The Tao of Physics " by Fritjof Kapra. In one of my posts on some other thread, I had in fact, asked you and blackbeetle both, whether you two had read this book ? You must have missed this po ...[text shortened]... 978-0-00-727292-1, 3rd edition published by Flamingo an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
Sorry, must have missed that post but have been "away" for a bit.
Yes, I have read "Tao of Physics", but extended discussion would not be appropriate for this thread. Its pretty dated now and I found it heavy with maths and physics detail. But he did get the ball rolling with the Eastern philosophy connections. Goswami's "The Self Aware Universe" (or, perhaps just Awareness without a "Self" 😉 ) also comes to mind. I haven't got it, but I think it is more readable than Capra.
Here's the first of an interesting set of vids you may find interesting. Infinite Universe?
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Probably need to start new thread if you want to discuss further. Way off topic here.
Originally posted by karoly aczelThanks for the comment. Yes, this book deserves a reread and a reread.
I've read it.
Although a re-read is in order.
I think the understanding of the title (and general message) of that book is a very pivotal one.
Its that "both religious and scientific yet neither" sound of the title that sets me into a clear space in my head .