Quantum Physics and Emptiness: Parallels Between Buddhism and Science

[@fish-108]

yup! 100%. this is accurate information! this subject was what really brought me to Buddhism at first, and i studied it heavily! - also, in case anyone's not sure, this is Theravada Buddhism, the earliest and most original doctrines that go straight back to the original Buddha's Sangha over 2500+ years ago. Mahayana and Vajrayana on the other hand, came about only several centuries after Theravada.

[@lah6739]

This is very good. Thank you. Understand the nature of mind. Mind is everything. This is Buddhism. Buddha was the first cognitive behavioral therapist.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your insight! It's true that understanding the mind is central to Buddhism. The Buddha's teachings on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors were incredibly profound-he truly was ahead of his time in exploring the workings of the mind and its role in shaping our experience. 🙏

[@BuddhismPodcast]

@@robertvann7349 Zen’s statement that "it teaches nothing" is not a literal claim but a method to point beyond intellectual understanding. Zen emphasizes direct experience over conceptual knowledge, encouraging practitioners to transcend dualistic thinking. It doesn’t mean Zen is "based on a lie," but that its approach is to strip away illusions created by the mind, guiding one toward realizing the truth directly.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

@@robertvann7349 In Buddhist philosophy, "something" and "nothing" are seen as relative concepts rather than fixed states. Dependent origination explains that all phenomena arise due to causes and conditions; there’s no absolute "something" or "nothing." Instead of one preceding the other, they coexist in a dynamic interplay, and clinging to either concept limits understanding of reality’s interdependent nature.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

@@robertvann7349 In Buddhism, life and death are part of the same cycle, governed by impermanence and dependent origination. Neither exists independently nor precedes the other; they arise in relation to one another. Death transitions into life through rebirth, and life transitions into death in a continuous process. This cyclical nature challenges linear thinking about what came "first."

[@domijayawardena9495]

Very important talk for awakening.

[@TheBuddhismPodcast]

Emptiness in Buddhism feels like the Universe whispering about existence and non-self, echoing quantum physics!

[@ndabankomo4061]

Reality will forever be hidden in plain sight

[@BuddhismPodcast]

A profound observation! Reality often eludes us not because it is distant, but because it is so close and fundamental that it goes unnoticed-hidden in plain sight, awaiting direct realization rather than conceptual understanding.

[@jme2359]

Exelent video. Keep up The good work. I believ there is need for buddhist teachings in these days.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your kind words! It's wonderful to see appreciation for Buddhist teachings, especially in times when their wisdom on mindfulness and interconnection is so needed. Your support means a lot!

[@danielwales7108]

Well done.Thorough knowledge of interdependent origination is the core to understanding the transcendental nature of our present existence. So easy, that's why it may appear so hard. A typical Buddhist conundrum that is actually you. Happiness, Health, peace, and Spiritual prosperity to all Beings of past, present, and future. 😊

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your kind words and wishes. Interdependent Origination truly is a profound yet beautifully simple truth that leads us deeper into understanding our existence.

[@hilpei3675]

We are limited by our perception, the physiology of what we can see and observe through the senses is not the full nature of reality.

[@lilyseinban1]

Dependent origination “ Paticcasamupada “ is the core explanation of Samsarā

[@nicholaspoloukhine1761]

Thank you for this video. It is what I came to understand myself but without the capability to explain in such a wonderful way that this video has

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your kind words

[@Hlamaytu]

Thank you for correlating clearly between Buddha’s Dhamma and Quantum Physics. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu. 🙏

[@Patthana121]

Very Good presentation on emptiness. Probably most of what needed to be said was said in the first 15 minutes.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you found the presentation meaningful. The additional explanations aim to help everyone gain a deeper understanding of this profound concept. Your thoughts are truly appreciated!

[@Olzo1337]

Thanks for this great podcast. Shunyata is a difficult concept to understand. It's also difficult because language is in the domain of dualistic thinking. So describing something that is beyond concepts is difficult. The finger pointing at the moon is not the moon. In essence there are no things. Phenomena arise interdependently. Like a rainbow appearing in the sky, empty of inherent existence, yet appearing. A mirage that is also dependent on a conciousness being present. Is it maybe that conciousness is merely perceiving movements of itself? May all beings realize the ultimate state of enlightenment swiftly, may they have all the necessary help and resources to arrive at the state beyond suffering. 🙏

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you so much for your kind words!🙏🙏

[@jamescolpas]

Thank you for this. Excellent

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you so much

[@Archie1981]

thanks for the video❤

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@S.m-m2w]

Namo buddhaya 🙏

[@trantienlan]

This is a great GROUND work for future dialogue. Its a great start for sure. Thank you kindly.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@puviyarasan]

Créative initiation ☘️

[@aroskyd]

The Wake Up Sermon, by Bodhidharma the Zen patriarch exemplifies this line of thinking imo ✨️⚪️✨️

[@BuddhismPodcast]

🙏

[@juanetobascofish3999]

And now, the nascent study of fungi illustrates the interconnectedness and interdependence of biological existence. And maybe beyond....

[@g-oldenaudio9668]

Well said. We’ve been trapped by our own mind. It requires wholeheartedly practice to set steps on the path of liberation.

[@JimboBond71]

Brilliant. seems almost obvious doesn't it, there's no doubt everything's connected. We know the Truth when we experience and/or hear it, if your receptive in the correct frequency I suppose. Great film.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 🙏🙏

[@manjukasoysa3901]

The interdependence in paticca samuppada is not time-based. It's not a plant arising from a seed. Time itself is an interdependent construct. So space-time, "external" objects , self, or mental construct arise as skandas , interdependent on avijja (ignorance). Without avijja there is no arising (emptiness). In quantum terms, it's like saying that the collapse of the wave function is not happening in space-time nor in consciousness . Both are interdependent on the collapse. Any property measurement which is projected to being part of an object is interdependent on the observer , and the concept of space and time arises from the observer detecting changes. It is not claimed that this is the only possible view, but it is the one that leads to liberation from all attachments.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheaBerdie]

Well said. I do find that Western minds are so time-focused and linear that we struggle to understand existential interdependence described by Buddhist thought.

[@manjukasoysa3901]

@@TheaBerdie Not just western , most buddhists find it hard to grasp it these days. Objectivity and space-time as absolute truths is implanted so deeply through the education that it's hard to see beyond.

[@TheaBerdie]

@manjukasoysa3901 Yes, I've been very grateful for my teachers, from Plato to Hawking. Quantum physics and field theory really help free the mind from such things.

[@nickhornfeck]

All is Mind

[@alchensel]

Photons in there highest quantum state create our perceived realm of nirvana, which would makes our consciousness an entanglement by light. LLHHDL🙏

[@fs5775]

woo woo ✌

[@julianmendoza5044]

There's a dance but no dancer to be seen. Vibrations but nothing being vibrated.

[@tanmoyshaon2674]

🙏🙏🙏

[@BuddhismPodcast]

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[@Naidu-k8m]

More of this we are lost in space, not inner but outer space, so lets call in spiritualists n see how they look at the scientific conjunctivitis.

[@user-wl4jw7224]

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[@BuddhismPodcast]

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[@RuthShiraYAY]

Just a question - the convergences can only be analogical right? Quanta differ too much from the macro/observable universe?

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Yes, the parallels between Buddhist concepts and quantum physics are analogical. While quantum phenomena differ from the observable universe, both challenge traditional views of reality, highlighting interdependence and the limitations of fixed perceptions.

[@S.m-m2w]

I believe Buddhism is ultimate true relegion focuses on present life as well as after life unlikely to abrahmic's faith which do focused on after life, l bieng born hindu but found real peace in buddhism where my all athiesm Gets over.

[@zeroonetime]

01 in T.E.N. = 0 Time 1 Timing = 010 Infinity Squared

[@PracticerOfMetta]

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[@MM-dh3wr]

Consciousness is eternal …therefore unchanging

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Buddhist teachings often describe consciousness as impermanent and interdependent, constantly changing as it interacts with conditions. Its nature is dynamic rather than eternal or unchanging.

[@kanweiwu7339]

Einstein’s theory of relativity indicates that energy and matter are interchangeable, but most of the time they are not interchangeable. Sun is the best example of his theory.

[@zaax11]

That looks like it happened in another scale like gluon and quark May be I'm wrong. I'm not sure 😅

[@davidrandell2224]

SR wrong due to reference frame mixing and bad math. GR follows as incorrect. p=E/c. p=mc. E/c=mc. E=mc^2. All classical ,not ‘relativity ‘. “The Final Theory: Rethinking Our Scientific Legacy “, Mark McCutcheon for proper physics including the CAUSE of gravity, electricity, magnetism, light and well.... everything.

[@iamserenity89]

What are you taking about? The Sun actually demonstrates this concept perfectly through nuclear fusion. In the Sun’s core, hydrogen atoms fuse into helium, releasing energy as described by Einstein’s equation, E=mc². This process converts a small amount of mass into a large amount of energy, showcasing the principle perfectly. I think you might be confusing conversion with destruction of matter (doesn’t happen, as mass-energy is conserved. Or maybe you believe the Sun only emits energy, when, in fact, it is derived from mass.

[@MrMatbat1]

Would like to see what the brain is doing when one meditates in a scan, I think it will show that it’s not what you are thinking. If we all just sit and meditate fuck all would happen. Energy doesn’t transcend , There is no empty space no matter how much you want it to be. No free will🤡

[@bluecollar_1982]

E=MC2. Energy and mass are interchangeable.

[@thanthlaingno3]

Buddhism is all about Beings ( with consciousness that can feel or perveive). Quantum physics id all about atoms or subatomic particles.( without consciousness), Physical body of Beings is slso made of atoms and follow the laws of physics . How could you understand and measure the influence of consciousness on atoms or subatomic particles in available ways ?Is it possible?

[@BuddhismPodcast]

That’s a really interesting question. Buddhism focuses on the experience of consciousness and perception, while quantum physics looks at the smallest building blocks of reality. Even though our physical bodies follow the laws of physics, the connection between consciousness and matter is still a mystery. Measuring how consciousness influences atoms or particles isn’t something science can fully do yet, but it’s an exciting area to keep exploring.

[@joybababa6678]

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[@fokrey5591]

What Buddhist call as emptyness, Advaita Vedanta calls it fullness. Its like you call a half filled glass of water as half empty or half full.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

That's a great observation! Buddhism's "emptiness" refers to the absence of inherent, independent existence, highlighting interdependence and potential. Advaita Vedanta's "fullness" emphasizes the infinite, undivided nature of reality. Both point to the same truth, just from different angles-like two perspectives on the same glass of water.

[@manjukasoysa3901]

What is Brahman interdependent on?

[@OnlineMD]

I just about fell off my chair laughing when I heard the Dalai Lama pronounce Quantum Mechanics as CONDOM MECHANICS....😂 As to "Dependent Origination," in Pali it is called Paticca (pronounced Patichha) Samuppada, which in Sanskrit is Pratitya Samutpada. The "pada" in both words is pronounced paada. And as to the emptiness of all things, I too believed in that till I got hit in the head by a cricket ball some years ago 😂

[@thanthlaingno3]

your experience enlightens me in one aspect😅

[@franklim9672]

I do not know whether you have read the Surangama Sutra. Buddha to Ananda : You are learned in all the vast Buddhist teachings with me, but yet to attain Enlightenment. This is because you and others focus your attention, investigation, on physical phenomena, cause and effect, and see them as real. However, the Buddha nature is beyond matter, forms, cause and effect. You cannot reach the formless reality by studying the reality of physical forms and changes. The fifth patriach, Hui Neng, was illiterate. He was sent to the kitchen to do chores, not to study Buddhist knowledge. Hui Neng : My mind is constantly on the reality of self. He had no intellectual speculation, only on the Buddha nature. This is like a Christian meditating on God concept, or Zen monk meditating on nothingness, doing nothing.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for sharing this profound reflection! The story of Ananda and the Surangama Sutra beautifully illustrates that Enlightenment transcends intellectual knowledge and logical analysis. As Buddha pointed out, the ultimate reality is beyond forms, causes, and effects-it's formless and non-conceptual, accessible only through direct realization. Hui Neng’s example emphasizes the simplicity and directness of focusing on one’s true nature, bypassing intellectual speculation. This aligns with the essence of Zen practice-cutting through thoughts to rest in the natural awareness of reality. Whether in Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, or other spiritual traditions, the journey ultimately points to the same truth: experiencing the formless essence directly rather than analyzing its manifestations.

[@davidrandell2224]

QM classicalized in 2010. Forgotten Physics website uncovers the hidden variables and constants and the bad math of Wien, Schrodinger, Heisenberg, Einstein, Debroglie, Planck, Bohr etc. So,no.

[@NeverCryWolf64]

Saying that particles and waves are "influenced by observation" is a misunderstanding of quantum physics. I stopped watching at that point.

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for bringing this up! It’s true that in quantum physics, the term "observation" refers to measurement or interaction with a system, not necessarily conscious human observation. The change in a particle's state happens due to the measurement process itself. I appreciate your input-it’s a great reminder to ensure clarity when discussing complex topics like this.

[@codefree369]

It also highlights the ignorance to possibilities. I believe consciousness is necessary for observation. Therefore, consciousness must effect the observation.... There is no objective observation

[@silvanamayer5904]

... Critjof Capra ...

[@nickhornfeck]

Einstein theory explains the Relative world but is unable to go any further than that. That's because the mind terminates at that place. Beyond is unknowable. All is mind

[@iamserenity89]

Einstein goes far beyond the relative. Special and General Relativity don’t just describe “the relative”, but revealed the deep, interconnected nature of the Universe. His most famous equation connects matter and energy universally, not just “relatively.” It applies to everything from particle physics to cosmology. He also laid the groundwork for quantum mechanics, even though he was skeptical of some of its interpretations. Also, human cognition is not limited to intuitive or “common-sense” understanding. Yeah, I guess our intuitive grasp might struggle with the counterintuitive implications of relativity and quantum mechanics, BUT mathematical frameworks allow us to explore and describe phenomena that extend far beyond the human experience. For example, concepts like black holes, spacetime singularities, and quantum entanglement challenge our perception but are rigorously studied through mathematics and experimentation. Einstein himself was deeply philosophical, questioning the nature of reality and causality. He recognized that human understanding evolves. The mind does not “terminate”; it adapts and extends through tools like mathematics, models, and technology.

[@MM-dh3wr]

There are five world elements …not causal….matter, machines( mind….eye, ear etc), space, time, karma and one ( soul) thinks it is dependent on these five, and seventh is god who is not dependent on these

[@BuddhismPodcast]

In Buddhism, the five elements and all phenomena, including mind and karma, are interdependent and lack a permanent self. The idea of a separate soul or a god outside this interdependence is not part of Buddhist teachings, which emphasize understanding the nature of existence through interdependence and impermanence.

[@MM-dh3wr]

@ cannot destroy one by using the other…not causal…

[@lilyseinban1]

Emptiness = သုညကမ္ဘာ in Burmese

[@peternguyen9037]

While the video is a relatively good explanation of Quantum physics, however, wickedly. it gas been used as a mean to market Buddhism. Do you know Buddhism hierarchy is so rotten in Vietnam and China?

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The intention of the video is to explore parallels between quantum physics and Buddhist philosophy, not to market any particular belief system. Buddhism itself, as a philosophy and practice, is distinct from the actions of individuals or institutions. Issues within hierarchies in any tradition reflect human failings, not necessarily the core teachings. It’s important to separate the timeless wisdom of Buddhism from the imperfections of those who represent it.

[@ninajacob-soliven5322]

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[@MrMatbat1]

Belief is not a measurement. Buddha was over fed and lazy. He didn’t do any work on quantum physics in any way whatsoever. Big buckets of tripe

[@BuddhismPodcast]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Belief is indeed not a measurement, and the Buddha emphasized personal experience over blind faith, as highlighted in the Kalama Sutta. Regarding the comment about the Buddha being ‘overfed and lazy,’ that depiction refers to Hotei, a figure from Chinese folklore, not Siddhartha Gautama. The historical Buddha led a disciplined life of meditation and teaching. Finally, the video doesn’t claim the Buddha worked on quantum physics. It simply draws parallels between Buddhist teachings on interdependence and modern quantum findings, which challenge fixed notions of reality. I appreciate your engagement and hope this clarifies.

[@jrefeedsyt]

Isn’t it true and corroborated by the Double Slit Experiment and 2022 Nobel Physics winning experiments on quantum entanglement that photons do show both waves and particles-like qualities depending on whether it’s observed or not?