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Fire in the Mind: Science, Faith, and the Search for Order

This book delves into the philosophical and scientific inquiries that bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and religious belief, examining how both disciplines contribute to our understanding of the cosmos and the search for meaning. more

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George Johnson
George Johnson

George Johnson, born on January 20, 1952, is a seasoned journalist. His career began in the 1970s, and he gained widespread recognition in the news industry for his keen insight and solid reporting skills. more

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“These various forms appear different in shape and size, yet they are of a single essence. . . . The Sixth Patriarch called it "essence of Mind". . . Here the Third Patriarch calls it "timeless Self-essence." Bankei called it "unborn Buddha-mind." They all refer to the same thing: Buddha-nature, true self. This essence is not born and can never die. It exists eternally. Some call it energy; others call it spirit. But what is it? No one knows. Any concept we have of what it is can only be an analogy. . . .”

“It is more important that a proposition be interesting than that it be true. This statement is almost a tautology. For the energy of operation of a proposition in an occasion of experience is its interest and is its importance. But of course a true proposition is more apt to be interesting than a false one.”