Causality in Buddhism and Quantum Mechanics [video recording]

by Victor Mansfield

DVD and Streaming, 2008

Publication

Imprint: Vic Mansfield Context: From a panel discussion on Science and Religion held at Colgate University April 23, 2008. Responsibility: Produced by Victor Mansfield Appearances: Victor Mansfield and H.H. the Dalai Lama. Physical: 1 videodisc (47 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-0478

Original publication date

2008

CSS Library Notes

Description: Dr. Victor Mansfield, professor of physics and astrophysics at Colgate University, gives an overview of various types of causality then discusses with H.H. the Dalai Lama the problem of reconciling quantum indeterminism with causality in Buddhist philosophy.

About Vic Mansfield:

Vic Mansfield, longtime professor of physics and astronomy, helped lead an insightful workshop during a 2008 visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He died June 3, 2008 after a two-year battle with lymphoma. He was 67 years old.
Vic attended Dartmouth College and completed graduate studies at Cornell. Vic and his wife, Elaine, were among the founding members of Wisdom’s Goldenrod Center for Philosophic Studies, where they were students of Anthony Damiani's and were later class leaders in their own right.
Vic joined the Colgate faculty in 1973, armed with a PhD in theoretical astrophysics from Cornell University and burning interests in cosmology, computational methods, and the conjunction of science and spirituality. In his 35 years at Colgate, he lectured in physics, astronomy, numerical analysis, and in all components of the Core Curriculum, inspiring students with his eloquence, enthusiasm, expertise and high expectations. Students consistently described his classes as rigorous and challenging, yet always a joy to attend. His Core: Tibet course was a perennial favorite with students, who called it transformative, citing Vic’s passion, humor, and spontaneity. In April, 2008, he was the co-recipient of the Sidney J. and Florence Felten French Prize for inspirational teaching.

Vic’s interest in understanding the universe was matched by his profound personal dedication to living the examined life. His deep connection to Tibetan Buddhism launched him on a scholarly quest to compare scientific thought with Buddhist teaching. His many years of studies resulted in numerous published articles as well as three highly regarded books. The latest, Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Science (2008, Templeton Foundation Press), was graced by an introduction written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and was presented by Vic to His Holiness during a visit to Colgate in April. This was the culmination of Vic’s scholarly endeavors and the most poignant moment of his intellectual life. What could have been sweeter than the affectionate embrace bestowed on him by the Dalai Lama upon accepting Vic’s final book? Vic felt that it was worth the physical struggle of the last months to receive this embrace and the French Prize for inspirational teaching.

Online Availability: In addition to the DVD in our library, Vic's family has made his films available for online streaming: https://www.vicmansfield.com/media/

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Physical description

4.75 inches

Language

Original language

English
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