本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A group of 900 scientists, concerned about mixing faith with science, wants to stop the Dalai Lama from speaking at a science meeting in Washington.
The exiled Tibetan leader was scheduled to speak Tuesday on the neurological effects of meditation at a conference presented by the Mind and Life Institute, reports The Washington Times.
Some researchers say meditation can contribute to physical and mental well-being and lead to a heightening of traits such as compassion and altruism.
But the scientists, who signed a petition against the Buddhist leader's participation, say that inviting a religious leader to speak at a scientific assembly sends a damaging message about the role of faith in science.
Supporters of the Dalai Lama's presentation say many of the protesters are Chinese or of Chinese heritage, suggesting their opposition may have more to do with politics than science, the report said.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Georgetown University Medical School are co-sponsors of the Science and Clinical Applications of Meditation conference, the report said.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
The exiled Tibetan leader was scheduled to speak Tuesday on the neurological effects of meditation at a conference presented by the Mind and Life Institute, reports The Washington Times.
Some researchers say meditation can contribute to physical and mental well-being and lead to a heightening of traits such as compassion and altruism.
But the scientists, who signed a petition against the Buddhist leader's participation, say that inviting a religious leader to speak at a scientific assembly sends a damaging message about the role of faith in science.
Supporters of the Dalai Lama's presentation say many of the protesters are Chinese or of Chinese heritage, suggesting their opposition may have more to do with politics than science, the report said.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Georgetown University Medical School are co-sponsors of the Science and Clinical Applications of Meditation conference, the report said.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net