IRB #2 The Universe in a Single Atom (His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

At the age of 14 the Dalai Lama was selected as the 14th reincarnation of the historical leaders of the Buddhist faith. He has advocated for peace in Tibet, especially after leading a "government in exile" during the 1959 Tibetan Uprising. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his humanitarian work. He admits that he has always been interested in science and mechanics, and in The Universe in a Single Atom he seeks to explain "the convergence of science and spirituality." After conversing with scientists, especially quantum physicists, for decades, the Dalai Lama was inspired to write this book to unite two practices for a holistic view of the universe. I am very interested in quantum mechanics and understanding the fundamental facts and laws of the universe. This often conflicts with spirituality, a topic with which I struggle, so I think this book will present an open-minded and pragmatic approach to belief. It will be some fantastic food for thought.