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This book presents a conversation between Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and former molecular biologist, and Trinh Xuan Thuan, an astrophysicist. They examine the intersections of modern science, particularly quantum mechanics and cosmology, with Buddhist teachings. The discussion covers topics such as the nature of reality, consciousness, time, and the universe, highlighting both convergences and divergences between scientific and spiritual perspectives.
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