Zen Physics: The Science of Death, the Logic of Reincarnation

A scientific approach to the mysteries of human death combines scientific logic and Buddhist principles in order to prove the existence of an afterlife and to explain the Zen view of self, the senses, and reincarnation. Acclaimed astrophysicist David Darling comes well-armed with both science and mysticism to provide a theory of consciousness and its final conclusion. The science of death and the logic of reincarnation give pause to our current thinking process.

"One of the most intriguing and riveting books about the soul.... It explores areas of Darling's particular fields, physics and astronomy, and beyond into near-death experiences and ancient Oriental cultures. Reading it is a singularly gratifying experience intellectually and emotionally." —Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Drawing on research in neurology, anthropology, cosmology, and quantum physics, as well as philosophy, history, religion, and mythology, [Darling] points out the limits of consciousness in this life’ . . . This book pushes us to look beyond ourselves and our immediate life tasks to see we are part of something much bigger." —Lovisville Courier-Journal

“A watershed volume, offering for the first time a compelling, convincing argument from science for the survival of consciousness beyond death. A must read for anyone who thinks deeply about the Ultimate Question." —Tom Harpur, author of Life After Death

“In this intriguing speculative essay, [Darling] develops a . . . scientific pantheism, positing that, with death, we move from the narrow consciousness of our highly selective, reality-filtering brain to the wider, timeless consciousness of the unbound universe.” —Publishers Weekly