[gjm11]

The linked article gives no actual support for its claim that the Buddha's was "the quintessential rational mind". It cites a few of his opinions and draws tenuous connections with the findings of modern neuroscience.

It's pretty clear that the Buddha was a clever and insightful chap. It wouldn't surprise me to find that some of the things he said about minds and bodies and persons fit well with contemporary science. It would be interesting to read something about this written by someone with no axe to grind. The hyperbole of the linked article, though? A waste of space.

[chanux]

I can't complain since I don't think hindu.com (or thehindu.com) specifically aims Neuroscientists who know Buddhism very well as their target audience.

[kunley]

This is a take I found on modern Buddhism view on science http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhmaK4Q19RY

Though it's only a few minute spot directed rather to non-tech people, it scratches the surface.

[acous]

I think there's a lot to be learned from buddhism but I don't think the statements in this video add up to much. Why does the notion of space as information promote a more compassionate outlook? Is Rupert Sheldrake is the best person to cite as a buddhist scientist? Is he even a buddhist? Just playing devils advocate here ;)

[GrandMasterBirt]

I am sorry I have to 1-up that.

Spiritual text has a "goal" in mind. The text is then written very vaguely so that most text is open to interpretation. In the end people seem to make each scripture of any sort apply to current everyday life, even with new evolving views on life, society, new technologies, etc.