Connecting Worlds: Science Meets Buddhism, Great Minds, Great Matters - Conference in the Globe

Monday 23 Mar 2015, 09:30 → 13:00 Europe/Zurich

80-1-001 (CERN)

This panel discussion is a dialogue between Science and Buddhism. Through the presence of H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa along with scientists from CERN, it will explore areas of commonality between Buddhist philosophy and modern science.

 

Panel Discussion Participants:

His Holiness, the XIIth Gyalwang Drukpa
Professor Rolf Heuer, Director-General, CERN
Dr. Gian Giudice, Theoretical Physics Unit, CERN
Dr. Michelangelo Mangano, Theoretical Physics Unit, CERN

Moderator:

Mr. Richard Burge

Themes:

* Why is it important to understand nature?

* How does the mind perceive reality? In particular, does greater knowledge lead to greater understanding and where are the limits?

* How do you understand the origins of the universe? How do you see its future?

* How can we improve life on this planet for the future generations?

Vidéo https://cds.cern.ch/record/2004435

09:30 → 11:30 Public session – panel discussion

09:30 Panel Discussion

Speakers: Gian Giudice (CERN), Prof. Gyalwang Drukpa, Michelangelo Mangano (CERN), Rolf Heuer (CERN)

Video https://cds.cern.ch/record/2004435

11:30 → 11:40 Transport from building 80 to building 501

11:50 → 12:00 Tree planting ceremony

12:00 → 12:10 Return transport to building 80

12:15 → 13:00 Reception