Astronomy in Buddhist Idealism Perspective
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Astronomy, Buddhist, Idealism, PerspectiveAbstract
This academic articles investigates the epistemological and ontological intersections between modern astronomy and Buddhist Idealism, with a particular focus on the Yogācāra and Madhyamaka traditions. While astronomy traditionally relies on empirical observation and mathematical modeling to understand the cosmos, Buddhist Idealism offers a mind-centered view of reality, positing that all experiences, including celestial ones, arise within consciousness and are shaped by karmic imprints (vāsanā), conceptual constructions (abhilāpa), and the absence of inherent nature (niḥsvabhāvatā). By reinterpreting astronomical phenomena through the three natures (trisvabhāva) and the principles of dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda), this study reveals that the cosmos, as perceived by science, is not an objective entity but a conditioned appearance arising within awareness. Rather than opposing scientific cosmology, Buddhist Idealism provides a contemplative and phenomenological framework that complements astronomy, promoting a holistic vision that integrates empirical knowledge with introspective insight.
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