..续本文上一页e, it is necessary to draw support from religion, especially the wisdom in Buddhism. Otherwise, solely based on your presuppositions, I am afraid that even after years of research, your puzzles will remain unsolved. When I was at another university a few days ago, I cited a quotation from Zhu Qingshi, the former president of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). What he said is this: “After enduring an arduous journey, scientists finally reach the peak of the mountain, only to discover that the great Buddhist masters have already arrived there a long time ago.” The meaning of this statement is very profound. As a believer of science, you ought to think deeply about it.

　　Although I am not a scientist, I have spent a lot of time reading many books from ancient and modern times, from China and from other countries. As for Buddhism, I have also read many sutras and treatises. During the process of comparing Buddhist books with other books, I was deeply impressed by the wisdom of the Buddha. On account of this, my confidence became firmer and unwavering. There are many people in this world who claim “Buddhism is superstition” merely after reading one Buddhist book. However, they are not aware that the real superstition is simply making assertions and comments like that. Historically, there are so many scientists and wise people who respected and did not show contempt for Buddhism, so what are the grounds for talking so irresponsibly about these profound teachings

　　Actually, the science of psychology revealed by Buddhism is viewed highly in western countries. Many psychologists still acknowledge today the psychologist Carl Jung, who is as influential as Freud. Many psychologists see him as unparalleled or matchless. What attitude did Jung have toward Buddhism

　　 For decades, he always carried the Tibetan Book of the Dead with him everywhere he went; it was his permanent partner. He attributed many of his inspiring ideas and discoveries to this Buddhist scripture, and he had enthusiastically recommended this book to Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein, and other prominent academic figures.

　　A while back, when I met a friend from the University of Cambridge, he told me that before Jung passed away, he earnestly urged his daughter: “Please do not publish those articles that I wrote describing and discussing the Tibetan Book of the Dead, including those descriptions of various principles of dreams, until fifty years have passed, because people may not be able to accept them now.” His decision was indeed very far-sighted, because at that time, European society was not as tolerant, free, and open as today. He was also very clear that later, this eastern religion would flourish in every corner of western countries. When this time came, his research on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, his own experience of clear light dreams and near-death experiences, would be revealed.

　　In the Tibetan area, the Tibetan Book of the Dead is widely known to every household. It is not only Buddhist thought, but has already been integrated into our daily lives. However, many intellectuals now have a rather strange attitude toward it; they think it is a complete superstition. This behavior is quite arrogant. A world of difference exists between this attitude and the attitude of the wise people from the past. This is worth reconsidering by everyone.

　　In Search of the Past Life Footprint

　　For every sentient being, life has always continued unbroken. When humans die, life definitely does not disappear similar to when a fire is put out. Within the pision of body and consciousness, the body has coarse and subtle levels, and, likewise, the consciousness also has a coarse consciousness and subtle consciousness.

　　The coarse level of the body is constituted of t…

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