Question

Since the 70' a lot of people have been talking about comparisons that should exist between for instance zen and the physics of the twentieth century - quantum physics and theories of relativity. Do you consider these parallells substantially ? Is there a real growth of knowledge in these fields, the western sciences and the mystics or philosophies of the east, pointing to a new complete philosophy ?

Answer from Master Kosen

How couldn't we find similarities between a serious spiritual practice, and an exact science? The fundamental truth is expressed through all things.

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