gentle bridges

"What is the essence of the mind? Could computers ever have consciousness? Can compassion be learned? When does consciousness enter the human embryo? These are just some of the many questions that were discussed during a historic meeting that took place between several prominent Western scientists and the Dalai Lama. Gentle Bridges is a chronicle of this extraordinary exchange of ideas." (from product description)

the dalai lama has always been most interested in building bridges between the insights of buddhist philosophical thinking and scientific endeavors and theory. I've read that every year his holiness invites groups of scientists to his home in dharamsala to discuss their work and how buddhism might contribute to it.

there are many books out that explore the intersection of buddhism and science. in addition to Gentle Bridges the bookmouse has found these interesting sounding books:

The Universe in a Single Atom by Dalai Lama
Contemplative Science: Where Buddhism and Neuroscience Converge by B. Alan Wallace
The Joy Of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness by Eric Swanson, Rinpoche Yongey Mingyur, Yongey Mingyur, Daniel (FRW) Goleman

mouse guard

how fitting that the book currently needing archiving sports orange cover art.

the bookmouse joins other bloggers who are celebrating the color orange today.

the book mouse guard fall 1152 was published in 2007 (and the paperback came out in 2008) it contains six issues of david petersen's captivating series. in david's world brave mice battle forces, conditions and predators that create a constant state of code orange!

apparently there are mouse guard action figures, good thing I don't have a problem taking care of my inner child!

p.s. the color of the bookmouse will return to a non-orange state soon.....

a trip to the library: ithaca new york

last week while on a wander I checked out the tomkins county public library in ithaca new york where blogging bud salty jill likes to hang.

it's a very nice library. airy and spacious and based on all the folks inside during a gorgeous summertime afternoon, quite popular with the locals!

I've long been a fan of artists who interpret the peaceable kingdom story (most notably quaker artist edward hicks) and was most impressed with the art quilt hanging in the children's department by alice gant.