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Buddhism is a religion and a tradition where salvation is reached by an insight in final nature of realism; it includes a number of traditions, practices and beliefs based on Buddha teachings. Followers (adherents) and diehard of Buddha recognize him as awakened instructor and teacher, with teachings to help end all sorts of sufferings.  Buddhism sharing commonalities with philosophical thoughts and science of the 21st century has increasingly become a subject of discussion, as it has found it is way into the ongoing discussions and debates about the collaboration and confrontation of religious dialog and science. Therefore, psychological and philosophical teachings of Buddhism and Modern science have something in common to share.

The similarities between Buddhists religion and Physics

Buddhism and science agree in unison that, the creator do not exist. However in science, the conservation theory of energy and matter states; energy and matter cannot be created or shattered or destroyed, but only altered and transformed.  The Buddhists completely concur to this by extending the principle, ideal and opinion to it is mind as well. Mind means being aware of the phenomenon, either unconscious or conscious as defined by Buddhism, and this act of awareness cannot be created or destroyed, but only able to  undergo transformation.

Buddhists and neurologists both make a note of the arising relationship and connection of things. When neurologists look at or examine the brain in an effort to find or discover what leads to decision making in our life, the finding is that there is no separate device in the brain for decision making. But rather decisions by the brain are as a result of complex interactions and connection of enormous and huge network of the nerve impulse, electrical and chemical processes, to bring about the decision. It occurs with no a distinctive unit that is a verdict- maker. Buddhism emphasizes and supports the same idea: saying there is no ‘me’ that is permanent and concrete   in the heads for decision making. This underscores the close relationship of Buddhism and science.

According to Dalai (2007), science and spirituality are complementary, only with different approaches of investigations with a similar goal and objective of seeking and finding the truth. He further says that science assist us to interpret the physical universe, while religion (Buddhism) do assist in coping with the day to day realities of the world. Though, the extreme or great and tremendous of either spirituality or science is impoverished. Both Buddhism and science started a first line emphasis on direct experience, they later entrenched in dogmatism based on different ideas, as science dogma was based on materialism, whereas Buddhism dogma was based on medieval scholasticism.

It is accepted widely among both physicists and scientists that the appearance of  human being physical senses, of sounds, colors, smells, tactile sensations and tastes  do not naturally exist objectively, but solely and only in relation to their sensory experience. Such appearances exist   not in the external objects, in space between those sense organs and objects, or in the sense organs. Thus some physicists have come to conclusion that interdependence between Buddhism and Physics plus other sciences holds the truth for scientific knowledge.

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The objective field of finding and subjective researcher has interrelated and existed always only to each other, especially on the point and basis of discoveries in science thus Physics. As a result of this, world leading scientists concluded that physics say nothing to do with the world independently existence. This further suggested that both ordinary and scientific observations  on the physical world and environment are just but illusions in that the world appear and exist inherently, distant and independent from all modes and ways of conceptualization and observation, but do exist on relative to peoples’ methods of conceptualization and observation ways only, thus making intellect experience.

Classical physics, time, matter, space and energy are thought to exist and to have appeared in absolutely objective world. Number of modern physicists are recognizing that scientific definitions are imagination of human mind, thus not part of pre- existing, objective universe of natural discovery.

Comparison between Buddhism and science

Buddhism has a history of investigating the nature of consciousness and a number of it is aspects, their approach of investigation is based primarily from first-hand experience (first person experience) dissimilar from modern science. The meditative methods, developed by Buddhists are pragmatically employed in the introspection, continued by exact practice in the technique and vigorous testing of dependability of experience. The contemplatively applicable subjective experiences to be confirmed through replication and other individuals, in order to be able attain the similar state by similar practice. The Buddhist understanding of the brain, mind or consciousness is mainly derived from pragmatic observations stranded in the phenomenon of experience that includes the pensive techniques of deliberation. Working models of the mind and its various aspects and functions are generated on this source; they are then subjected to continued philosophical and critical analysis and empirical testing through both meditation and mindfully observation. This process offers a first-person experiential method in relation to the mind.

Buddhism and science both began with a primary emphasis on direct experience, but later entrenched different dogma leading to their incompatibility, as science dogma addressed materialism while Buddhism dogma addressed medieval scholasticism. Buddhism has fundamental and serious incompatibility with the basic scientific materialism, as even some of these rails against and beyond the religious creeds, the believers in Buddhism embraces own dogma with all blocked- minded prejudice of their religion fanatics. Dogmatism has therefore become a primary and prime obstacle for the successful, compatibility and collaboration between science and Buddhism, therefore the only antidote or solution is to restore the genuine sense of empiricism together with willingness of putting one’s cherished assumptions and beliefs to examine the experience.

Buddhism offer a great challenge to the scientific establishment which began with direct experience as their primary emphasis and later entrenched the dogma of materialism, making it to go back to earlier commitments (direct experience).This challenge will force the science to go above experience realm of the available physical senses.

Buddhism is seen as a key to the inner happiness, prosperity and success, whereas scientific knowledge is viewed and seen as the key outward prosperity and success. Today the values to determine methods and goals of scientific research are materialistic to a larger extend, whereas in these modern times they are religious, therefore science has never been value free since it is conception.

Buddhism understands that consciousness or mind has been a central concern always and their investigating methods, liberating and transformation of the mind depends heavily on utilization and refinement becoming an inward telescope. Most scientists assume that the states of consciousness are functions or emergent characteristics of brain, and that mind is just but the brain, but can not this verify question (Fritjot, 1975).

Lesson learnt from the comparisons of Buddhism and science?

Buddhism religion may encourage the science sector to rethink about their assumptions of materialism and to incorporate classy systems of meditative inquiry in the community, which may lead to the very first realistic change in the minds of scientist and science in general; this will largely affect the humanity and rest of the science. In the same way, science may assist in making and motivating the Buddhists to query their hypothesis, and to rejuvenate their traditions and practices of a thoughtful inquiry and integrate with empirical systems of new science. In short, scientist and Buddhists can assist each other to overcome their traditions of dogmatism, replacing it with new, and fresh and acceptable unbiased strength empiricism.

Usually, students wince at the mention of science. Their imagination conjures up memories of a monotonous textbook, or even lecture, that they did not comprehend. Even so, students must be enabled to learn that science is often pleasurable! This really is crucial if we as a society, really want to make advances and progress in the scientific arenas.

What is the main way to make science more engaging for children? One way to add pleasurable experiences to science is to begin collecting simple science kit or activity. Science packages usually have an academic point of view, but they are manufactured as fun activities with an enjoyable spin. Either takes a trip to the store, or do a quick search online, and you’ll realize that there is a staggering selection of science kits on nearly every topic within science. Consider what aspect of science captures your kids’ fancy. At first, you may be exploring what that is, but once you find it, you can keep digging deeper into that topic, before moving on to another. By giving kids a great experience in one area of learning, it will help to increase a love of learning overall, even less desirable subjects.

If your child enjoys lots of activity, a volcano kit might be a perfect fit for a science topic. A volcano- construction and exhibition kit isn’t just an incredible learning tool, it’s amazing and exciting for a child to discover the lava bubbling out. Another alternative is going to the library to find books on how to build your own volcano from scratch. Maybe you’ll want you student to invite friends over to see his or her finished volcano.

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For your more serious or analytical pupil, chemistry kits can be fun. It can be interesting to see exactly how different chemicals behave (with close supervision, of course!) Eventually, the young chemist may examine outcomes, or come across patterns to make inferences of their own conclusions.

Do not fret if you feel your child is disinclined to try either of those above-mentioned fun-based activities. Science covers a breadth of matters from planet sciences, biology, botany, to forensics. The good news is, you will find there’s something for pretty much each topic you would want to discover. There are also many other fun and inspiring programs that encourage science and technology for teens and children waiting to be discovered and utlized.

The advantages of science discovery products are many. The fact they have everything you need for your scientific investigations, implies that you don’t have to struggle to get the needed tools or equipment. Therefore, a science package can be time-saving and frequently, efficient. They can also assist to include the whole family to be in on the science pastime.

A child’s science quest doesn’t have to end up being inside your home. There’s plenty to discover from nature. An investigation of botany (leaves, flowers, plants and flowers) can be as straightforward science pastime, as a person appreciates a walk. Take a bucket or baggie with you to keep some collection ‘specimens’ on your nature walk.

You can easily study various sorts of rocks, and maybe, gather a few. With a guide publication, or the net as a resource, an individual can strive to identify and tag a rock collection. Whilst the stones may not consist of spectacular parts of the planet, a rock series is an excellent way to examine how unique rocks are made. Having a rock collection will turn your child into an unwitting geologist. There can be many rock and gem clubs to be found locally and shows to attend to meet others and share knowledge with them. Many of these folks would welcome a child’s interest and questions.

What we have talked about here are some good options that can assist your pupil with science in an interesting and enjoyment light. Instead of bombarding your child with unexciting workbooks, present small activities of science into every day, normal routine. This will make it possible for your child to be an explorer of science, devoid of the tension of typical classroom work. Comprehension will usually occur when you keep it engaging and fulfilling. It’s awesome to see their eyes light up with understanding, as they learn how their world reacts around them.

IHow should the science be treated in Islam? slam and science has been an oft quoted term for thinkers, writers and common people. It has created so many new interpretations, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. Here our contention is to provide you the basic concepts in Islam to make the idea clear. Islam is a philosophy as well as science, only point to understand is how strong the link is between these two. Has there been any link or not? And if there is to what extent is it practical? We see number of people around us who do not consider science important and therefore do not bring it in their lives arguing that it is a materialistic approach towards life. Is this true for their lives? There have been so many Articles and lectures written on this specific topic and here our purpose is to show you the real picture and let you decide what the reality in Islam is.

Before going into any further detail it is important to know what science really means. There are so many interpretations and here is one of those, “Science basically is an understanding of a particular thing that exists physically and the use of the principles of that understanding for the benefit of the humanity”.

After reading the definition one can understand that it is not a new thing because its existence has been long since the beginning of humanity. Man has always tried to make things easier and simpler for his domestic and industrial life. Before Islam great names like Aristotle and Plato are examples for the great work that also highlights the importance of philosophy. Now we will discuss science after the existence of Islam.

Most of scientists and thinkers believe that arrival of Muhammad (SAW) and Quran was the most important and boasting point for science. It is basically arrival of reality that helps to understand the universe and purpose of its creation. In fact that was the period when science got new spirit despite of the fact that philosophical explanations were made continuously. Quran and Hadith describe their position openly and clarifies that there is no clash between Islam and science rather it is wrong explanation of science that has made it suspicious. First we look at the life of Muhammad (SAW). His life is true explanation of the basic of the science in which He rooted out superstitions and old traditions and told the people reality. He knew the importance of knowledge and made it compulsory for every men and women. He raised the degree of learning seventy times higher than prayer to prove that for the understanding of religion, knowledge about universe is important.  Is this not the purpose of science? Science also rejects superstitions and makes people aware of true facts of the universe. After Allah Almighty He is the only person who knows everything about this universe and to prove this He spent a practical life and gave principles with logics on all fields of life. Here a question rises, “Did He invent something?” The answer is no, because science is an awareness it does not require invention. Yet His teachings and philosophy are becoming theories of science day by day.

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Now we come to Quran, almost every person believes that Quran is the only authentic and sacred book of this universe because books of other Prophets are either changed or not present today. The whole Quran is science in itself and calls the people to discern the hidden realities of the universe. It is said hundreds of times in Quran that there are signs for those who think and understand. Quran explains every field of science and predicts even those things that man does not know. From the creation of this world and man and to the destruction of this universe, Quran explains everything. To prove this following statement is enough, “There is no discovery or invention of the science which is against the basic teachings of Quran and Hadith,” Therefore Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Jews, they all know that Quran is the only book of this world that can guide them to find the hidden realities of this universe.

Then where the problem is? This is the real question and here is its answer. Islam says, “We should explore nature and universe to believe in oneness of Allah and to get the blessings of Muhammad (SAW).”  It means that the ultimate result should be the formation of a society where, by new discoveries, positive changes come and people becomes obedient to Allah Almighty. This is also the purpose of our creation and science makes it clear for us to be obedient to Allah and Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

What we have done is our wrong approach towards science. We have started to use science with materialistic approach which means we believe only those things that happen before our eyes or that have physical existence. This phenomenon makes us materialist. Basically this concept is against the construct of science because science can only predict something. It is true that there are so many theories that are considered final but on the other hand it is also true that they are not final verdicts. With the progress of science theories change time to time. Take the example of Biology that after every fifty years changes completely. Atom was considered undividable but now it has more than hundred sob-atomic particles. It is because Quran is final verdict not the science and Quran does not require any scientist. Science supports spirituality and those things that do not exist physically. With the scientific discoveries we can predict that there is Heaven and Hell, and that there is life after death. How strange it is that we believe Newton’s Gravitational Law and do not believe that if gravitation force is pulled out nothing will survive on the earth.

To make it short, Islam does not believe the materialistic approach towards science rather it takes science as an instrument to guide the people and to make the Quran and Hadith clearer for humanity. Its predictions are and discoveries, if we take them in their real sense, do take us near to Allah and show us the authority of Almighty. How strange it is that Quran that is sent for all the humanity, does not has the link with an ordinary field science.

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The information inside a library has to be correctly managed and maintained so individuals can use it. Students can step into careers as librarians after completing the appropriate training. Available online education options for library science can provide students with the chance to gain undergraduate and graduate degree training in library science.

Online education can be gained at the undergraduate study. However, for students that want to become librarians an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program will only act as a prerequisite to the required graduate training. To enter a master’s degree program in library science students need to have a bachelor’s degree. Students have two educational options to choose from when preparing for a master’s degree in library science.

Online training at the associate’s degree level provides students with the knowledge to enter assistant positions inside a library. Students work through two-year programs that develop their knowledge of how libraries are ran and what tasks are to be completed by assistants. The daily operations are broken down to teach students how to correctly maintain the circulation desk, carry out reference research, and appropriately use library equipment. Coursework is designed to prepare students to understand how to manage and categorize information. Depending on the program, students may be able to study specific areas such as library technology or children’s services. Further education at the bachelor’s degree level deepens students’ knowledge of the field.

Students that complete an online bachelor’s degree program gain an in depth education that can be applied to careers or graduate training. The modern library is broken down so students can understand how to correctly organize the media inside several different types of libraries. Library administration as a whole is learned and students are able to focus the rest of their courses on a particular area. For example, students that are interested in museum work can tailor their education to learning how to manage that type of information. Other possible areas include corporate, medical, school, and military libraries. Resource management, classification, media selection, and database usage courses are some subjects that will prepare students for the field. Students that don’t continue education can become technicians and associate librarians.

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Masters degree programs allow students to study information technology along with the entire field of library science. Students are able to correctly manage all information located in a library. Electronic and print materials are explored using the Dewey decimal system and the Library of Congress classification system. Specific courses break down the roles that librarians fulfill such as obtaining new materials and archiving materials for later use. Online programs typically have students choose a concentration and complete specific coursework related to that area. This is important because students learn how to catalog information for their concentration. Some possible areas of concentration include:

Government
Medical
Public

For each area students learn about source referencing, cataloguing, accessing information, and collection development. Education allows students to step into several careers, which may include becoming school, reference, media, and archival librarians.

Accredited online education is a great choice for students that need to work from home. The American Library Association (ALA) can provide online library science schools and colleges with the full accreditation they need to prove they offer quality career preparation and training. Begin the right educational path today and become a library science professional.

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Among the important differences between a science experimentation and a science fair project are that a science experimentation needs a precise inquiry along with quantifiable results, a science research along with its factors stick to a specified order, and a science fair project is definitely a graded school paper.

For decades we have made use of science to find a good knowing of the material earth around us. Science research as well as science fair projects are good scientific techniques that could very well allow scholars to explore as well as learn. Even though the two have proven to be excellent sources of knowledge, there are actually exclusive aspects which make a science experiment and a science fair project different. Read on for some of those differences anyone must understand:

A science research inquires a particular query and also has quantifiable outcomes

Science experiments at all times start by asking a distinct subject. This concern then is the rationale for a hypothesis, that is later designed. The hypothesis also makes specific outcomes or responses which are measurable and also quantifiable. In contrast, a science fair project may be broader and often tackles a various choice of topics dependent upon the researcher’s likes and dislikes as well as academic levels. Science fair tasks might involve a science experiment to have a visual expression of the results of the study.

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A science experimentation along with its aspects follow a specific arrangement

As mentioned before, scientific experimentations generally start out with a topic. The issue is required to be developed in a way that the response it makes is quantifiable. Queries for the research may begin with how, what, when, who, which, why, or where. Research has to be executed just before creating a hypothesis. A hypothesis is usually described as a knowledgeable speculation which explains the conceivable findings of the experimentation. After a hypothesis has already been successfully formulated, it’s assessed using an experiment. The research could be the base of facts to be studied. Right after examining the information, a summary might be made as well as results given. Scientists, professors and also students as well can execute a science experiment.

A science fair job is a graded school job

A science fair task also utilizes the stages in the scientific process but it is fundamentally a school assignment that’s designed to be ranked. The topics may come from a wide selection of subjects. A variety of resources may also be used for any science fair job from encyclopedias to the Web to direct interviews with the specialist in the area. Once the investigator has gathered sufficient facts, a hypothesis is built. An experimentation then follows, and the examiner documents what measures she or he undertook in the experimentation. The experimentation also needs to be repeated before a summary is drawn. Results are usually presented in a brief document that answers the issue which was first inquired. The last step in the project would be to present it in order that other individuals can understand the conclusions. The grading system for a science fair project can include elements such as creativity, thoroughness in facts getting, the skill in how the job was performed, and the quality of the visual aids.

Although there are differences between a scientific experiment and a science fair project, both apply the scientific method in order to come up with concise and clear results.

The Science curriculum is one of the most vital of subjects to understand as the realm of the Sciences intertwines with all the other core subjects necessary for a well-rounded and complete general education during the K-12 years. Nevertheless, fear not as there are simple, but detailed methods in place to help you select the best programs for your children and to enable them to apply the subjects of their Science curriculum to the many aspects of adult life after their home schooling is complete.

Before beginning to map out your children’s Science curriculum and its content, a few tasks need to be accomplished to ensure you find the best home school solutions for your child.

1. Determine your child’s grade placement – If previously in a public or private school, get the lesson plans, or at least subject areas, of their Science curriculum instruction before home schooling.

2. Determine who will be conducting the home school classes – If it is one parent or both, some other family member, or even a hired teacher. Since they are an integral part of home schooling and developing the Sciences curriculum, they need to be in the following steps in determining the curriculum or any other curriculum they may be teaching. If hiring an outside the family teacher, this will ensure they know your expectations of them.

3. Find the your state’s Board of Education (BOE) content guidelines for your child’s Science curriculum or one of the many home school websites that have full curriculums for your child’s grade level – Determine the content requirements for the coming year and the next three years of public education; example: if this is grade level 3, then also get the content guidelines for years 4 through 6. This information is necessary in developing the Science curriculum in the next step.

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4. Compare at least three to five Science curriculum and home schooling sources for the course content requirements in Step 3. Find the sources that either somewhat overlap, refresh, or begin the next progression of the curriculum. This can be augmented by placement testing for the learning level. Placement tests are easily found through search engines and many are free to download. Some may contain tests for Bible studies, but the remainder of the tests helps determine your child’s knowledge level without reference to religious or secular factors. They also identify where your child is in relation to the BOE grade requirements before going to Step 5 in developing their Science curriculum program.

5. Evaluate the new Science curriculum progression for the next two to three school years, or four to six semesters, to make sure there is a smooth and logical progression in the content for the remaining years of their home school program. This process should be done each year to allow adjustments for new course content or revised curriculum requirements.

6. Select the best Science curriculum for your child’s home schooling program. Congratulations! You are now done with the easy part. Teaching the content and staying on schedule is the difficult, but most rewarding part.

Some reminders and tips:

· The steps recommended above are suggestions. However, they can be used for any home school curriculum.

· Parents need to evaluate their child, who is going to teach the courses and select the Science curriculum that best suits their child and their teacher in their home schooling program. · It is imperative to remember the diversity and wide scope the Sciences include – Life Science, Natural Science, Information Technology, Biology, Earth and Space Science and many others.

· Because of the diversity, it is good to see what will be required in the coming years so that the child is prepared for the natural progression and as they gain the knowledge necessary to approach the entire Science curriculum that will be necessary in fulfilling their general education requirements through home schooling.

There are numerous benefits of home schooling a child. Benefits include choosing an appropriate and proper home school curriculum, which includes math, science curriculum, history, and geography for your child. For more information about Home School and Curriculums, please do visit our site – http://www.homeschoolcurriculum.org/

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Science careers are interesting, varied and are ever increasing. Science is knowledge that is attained from study, practice and analyzing. Science actually is a system of acquiring knowledge. It is a system that observes and experiments to help define and explain the natural phenomena that surround all of us. Science is popular for many reasons but the most popular and attractive reason and purpose of science is to produce useful models of reality.

Those who are attracted to careers in science display similar character traits, ambitions and abilities necessary to enjoy and succeed in these areas. In order to find and succeed in any science career one much have or acquire the technical abilities needed for the job, and a passion for the scientific area chosen. It also helps to have excellent interpersonal skills, be ambitious and strive to do an excellent job, every time. In addition, the following traits and skills such as being highly motivated, organized, being able to work well with teams, having leadership skills, being able to multi-task, and a solid sense of business skills, helps greatly when seeking a science career.

There are many science careers. Some of these careers are: sports science, computer science, political science, health science, animal science, life science, and social science. Other top science careers are: library science, marine science, earth science, food science, human science, biomedical science, human science, math and science, and information science.

In fact, there are almost as many science careers as there are career options.

Biology, for some, is the most popular of science careers because of its many interesting, much needed and comprehensive subject topics such as: evolution, genetics, ecology, immunology, population dynamics, toxicology and zoology.

Applied sciences is the application of knowledge from a scientific field and used to solve problems. Engineering is an example of an applied knowledge.

Additional examples of science careers are landscape gardener,one who deals with garden design, forester—forestry commission, chemical engineer—dealing with oil and metal refining, seismologist—research and monitoring earthquake regions, medical researchers—studying cancer, stem cells, fertility treatment, food scientist—dealing with nutrition, food additives, chocolate and wine, veterinary assistant archaeologist—working in museums and job investigations, computer programmer and paper manufacturer.

Where to find vacancies when seeking a science career is highly important. Many science employers advertise their needs on specialist Job Boards and Job Sites. Other ways where you can find science job vacancies are with recruitment fairs, on-campus presentations, vacancy bulletins and recruitment agencies.

What do you think can contribute significantly in the pursuit of happiness- Science or Spirituality? I know that most of you would answer in favour of science. With its spectacular progress in last couple of centuries, science has definitely made human life much easier, healthier and comfortable with its innumerable inventions. Not only that, science has also provided human race with countless means of entertainment. It is no surprise that most of the younger generation is fervent enthusiast of Science.
 
Another factor that helped you in deciding in favour of science might be the ignorance of true meaning of spirituality and its misinterpretation as part of religion. There are wide spread myths that science is logical, while spirituality is only based on beliefs and superstitions; science can be applied usefully in human life, whereas spirituality is mere set of esoteric impractical philosophies.
 
If Spirituality is defined as the exploration of the inner world: your mind, intellect, ego, life energy and the true nature of your spirit, then you might reconsider your answer. Let me shed some light on the word “spirituality”, before re-phrasing my question. As per Wikipedia, Spirituality is defined as “an ultimate reality or transcendent dimension of the world; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his or her being, or the deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop an individual’s inner life.
 
In the light of this clarification, let me ask you a few more questions: “Do you think peace of mind and contentment are important components of happiness?”, “Do you think Science has contributed to improve love, compassion, peace and contentment amongst people, societies and countries?”, “Do you think that because of recent scientific progress, man has become even more stressful and restless?”
 
Well, now you might be interested in analyzing this topic even further. One of the well accepted definition of science is “the experimentally acquired knowledge of the objective laws that govern creation.” Spirituality can also be defined as science because it constitutes of the knowledge of divine laws that governs our inner world. When the objective knowledge is applied in the external world for the material benefit of human race, it can be called as applied modern science. When the subjective knowledge that is acquired by self-analysis of inner world by the mystics and saints, is applied for the spiritual benefit of human race, it is called as spirituality.
 
A few distinctions between science and spirituality
Science explores the outer world and deals with the analysis of the objective world that can be sensed by our senses or instruments. Spirituality explores the inner world and deals with the analysis of the subjective world that is beyond senses i.e. the world of mind, intellect, spirit, love, compassion, peace and inner happiness. Science limits itself to the physical forms of energies that can be gauged, whereas spirituality deals with the supreme energy- the consciousness.
 
The goal of Science is to provide you with physical well being and physical comforts. The goal of Spirituality is to provide you with mental peace, contentment, love, compassion, peace and long lasting happiness.
 
Science has made human race selfish with no consideration to environment. During last century, due to scientific progress, human race has exploited and continue to exploit nature beyond viable limits. Spirituality refrain us from exploiting nature for our physical benefits and has thrived for thousands of years in true harmony with nature.
 
Science provides us with various means of deriving momentary sensual pleasures, whereas spirituality gives us insight to experience long lasting inner happiness by means of meditation, contemplation etc. Science tends to make us restless, whereas spirituality helps us to gain serenity of mind.
 
Just by exploring the outer world with the help of science, you get to know yourself as a limited body in the vast universe, whereas by exploring the inner world with the help of spirituality, you come to realize that you are part and parcel of the supreme spirit that is regulating the whole universe.
 
While exploring the objective world, science divides the object into parts and then analyze. In this manner it disintegrates the whole universe into different components. While exploring the subjective world, spirituality unites the whole universe as one non-dual conscious being.
 
Science and spirituality goes hand in hand in our pursuit of happiness
Unfortunately, we learn a lot about various streams of science and the outer world in schools and colleges. However, there is no methodical training available to educate us about the inner world and about life in general; about what is the goal of life; about how to cope up with the adversities of life; about self restraint and refraining from over indulgence in sensual pleasures; about the higher values of life. This is where spirituality can help us.
 
Science can definitely provide us with a lot of gadgets to make our life easier and to entertain us. However, you also need spirituality, with the help of which you can make proper use of science, without abusing it.
 
Einstein insisted, “Science without Religion is lame, Religion without science is blind.” However, those scientists are very who try to spiritualize the Science and it’s rare to find spiritual mystics who scientifically approach spirituality. Science, if not supported with moral values, might put on an ugly face of destruction.
 
Science and spirituality are integral part of human endeavours to gain fulfilment in life. Science and spirituality are inseparable in the interest of the wholesome human progress. Thousands of years ago, the mystics of India realized this and inscribed in one of the Upnishads, called Ishopanishad that “the life of bare contemplation (spirituality and meditation) and the life of bare activity (applied science) are alike, fraught with evil; but that he alone may be said to attain the goal of life who knows how to harmonise the two different paths.”
 
For true human progress, money and materials alone cannot deliver the goods. The power given to man by science can be used to make heavens on earth if the due importance is given to spirituality as well. Our fulfilment is dependent on our ability to live in harmony with the external world, where science can help and our ability to live in harmony with ourselves, where spirituality can help. By maintaining the equilibrium of science and spirituality in our lives, we can not only enjoy the pleasures of outer world, but also the wholesome ever-present bliss of our spirit. This is the goal of our pursuit of happiness.
 
-The Happy Baba ( http://thehappybaba.blogspot.com)