Hidden Dimensions: The Unification of Physics and Consciousness by B. Alan Walla

Description: Hidden Dimensions by B. Alan Wallace Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Bridging the gap between the world of science and the realm of the spiritual, this title introduces a natural theory of human consciousness that has its roots in contemporary physics and Buddhism. Publisher Description Bridging the gap between the world of science and the realm of the spiritual, B. Alan Wallace introduces a natural theory of human consciousness that has its roots in contemporary physics and Buddhism. Wallaces "special theory of ontological relativity" suggests that mental phenomena are conditioned by the brain, but do not emerge from it. Rather, the entire natural world of mind and matter, subjects and objects, arises from a unitary dimension of reality that is more fundamental than these dualities, as proposed by Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Jung.To test his hypothesis, Wallace employs the Buddhist meditative practice of samatha, refining ones attention and metacognition, to create a kind of telescope to examine the space of the mind. Drawing on the work of the physicist John Wheeler, he then proposes a more general theory in which the participatory nature of reality is envisioned as a self-excited circuit. In comparing these ideas to the Buddhist theory known as the Middle Way philosophy, Wallace explores further aspects of his "general theory of ontological relativity," which can be investigated by means of vipasyana, or insight, meditation. Wallace then focuses on the theme of symmetry in reference to quantum cosmology and the "problem of frozen time," relating these issues to the theory and practices of the Great Perfection school of Tibetan Buddhism. He concludes with a discussion of the general theme of complementarity as it relates to science and religion.The theories of relativity and quantum mechanics were major achievements in the physical sciences, and the theory of evolution has had an equally deep impact on the life sciences. However, rigorous scientific methods do not yet exist to observe mental phenomena, and naturalism has its limits for shedding light on the workings of the mind. A pioneer of modern consciousness research, Wallace offers a practical and revolutionary method for exploring the mind that combines the keenest insights of contemporary physicists and philosophers with the time-honored meditative traditions of Buddhism. Author Biography B. Alan Wallace spent fourteen years as a Buddhist monk, ordained by H. H. the Dalai Lama, and then earned his undergraduate degree in physics and philosophy at Amherst College and his doctorate in religious studies at Stanford University. He has translated numerous Tibetan Buddhist texts and is the author of several original works, including Contemplative Science: Where Buddhism and Neuroscience Converge, and is the editor of Buddhism and Science. He is the founder and president of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies (sbinstitute.com), which is devoted to scientific, philosophical, and contemplative inquiry into the nature and potentials of consciousness. Details ISBN 0231141505 ISBN-13 9780231141505 Title Hidden Dimensions Author B. Alan Wallace Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 176 Edition 1st Publisher Columbia University Press GE_Item_ID:161836570; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780231141505

Book Title: Hidden Dimensions

Number of Pages: 176 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Hidden Dimensions : the Unification of Physics and Consciousness

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Publication Year: 2007

Item Height: 0.1 in

Subject: Physics / Quantum Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Mind & Body, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Physiological Psychology, Physics / General, Religion & Science

Item Weight: 14.6 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: B. Alan Wallace

Item Length: 0.9 in

Subject Area: Religion, Philosophy, Science, Psychology

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Series: Columbia Series in Science and Religion Ser.

Format: Hardcover