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The Dharma in DNA

Insights at the Intersection of Biology and Buddhism

Dee Denver

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Description

The Dharma in DNA (2022) explores the intersections between Buddhist philosophy and biology. At first glance, these two traditions couldn’t be more different. One is spiritual; the other empirical. But there are overlaps. Both traditions are attempts to discover meaning, for one. But there’s more to it than that: both the teachings of the Buddha and the findings of biologists appear to converge on a similar understanding of what it means to be human.

Who Should Listen

  • Open-minded rationalists and skeptics
  • Thinkers who love big ideas
  • Spiritualists interested in science

About the Authors

Dee Denver is a professor of evolutionary genetics at Oregon State University who specializes in the study of DNA mutation and the evolution of genomes. He’s currently working on a multidisciplinary project exploring what Buddhists and biologists can learn from each other.