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Religion and science are two important aspects of human civilization. Because religion and science have a profound impact on human existence, the relationship between religion and science has attracted the attention of many scholars in modern times. In Western academic circles, the discussion of the relationship between religion and science generally does not follow several modes such as conflict, separation, dialogue, and integration. Each model reveals the implications of the relationship between religion and science, but neither model is sufficient to explain the totality of the relationship between religion and science. Therefore, the understanding of the relationship between religion and science is still controversial and inconclusive. Since the 20th century, with the eastward wind, science has swept away all contrary clichés with great authority, posing a powerful challenge to traditional Chinese religions, including Buddhism. Buddhism, as a religious and cultural system, needs to make the necessary adjustments to exert its influence as scientific understanding progresses. How to cope with scientific challenges and integrate the relationship between Buddhism and science has become an unavoidable mission for many people who care about the fate of Buddhism. They are either Buddhist scientists, Buddhist researchers, or general intellectuals with a keen interest in Buddhist culture. When integrating the relationship between Buddhism and science, some religious scientists put forward the views of "Buddhism is a special science" and "Buddhism is an applied science" to illustrate the special value of Buddhism to the hearts of the world. Based on their profound understanding of the Dharma, Buddhist scholars have shown that Buddhism and science are integrated with each other, and there is no irreconcilable contradiction at all. People who are generally interested in Buddhism expound their views on the relationship between Buddhism and science from different angles and levels based on their understanding of Buddhism and science. These theories reflect the different understandings of Buddhism and science, and are not meaningless for integrating the relationship between Buddhism and science, but from the perspective of Buddhist philosophy itself, they are also famous sayings, and have the nature of convenient statements in a certain sense, so the author of this book judges them as "fusion". With the increasing convenience of cultural exchanges in the world, not only Western science and technology have had a profound impact on the ancient Eastern world, but Buddhism has also spread from the Eastern world where it was born and grew up to other regions such as Europe and the United States. Today, Buddhism has taken root in various civilizations and has been accepted by many scholars and the general public. Buddhism has its own characteristics in teachings, philosophy, practice, etc., which are very different from other religions, and many scientists who have been deeply influenced by Western civilization have also deeply recognized this. They focused on the philosophical, ethical, and psychological values of Buddhism, and believed that Buddhism could be an important partner in dialogue with modern science. This exchange between heterogeneous cultures has not only shown strong interest among some natural scientists, but also enthusiastically promoted by many psychologists and humanities. This phenomenon is the "dialogue" between Buddhism and science today. History shows that the harmonious development of human society requires the participation of different cultures. The status of modern science in human society is naturally irreplaceable, but the expansion of scientism and the monopoly of scientific culture have also caused many drawbacks of human civilization. In the face of this situation, human beings need to deeply reflect on their own thoughts and behaviors, and correct their own good, only in this way can we truly improve the well-being of mankind and promote the upgrading of civilization. Buddhism, which was born in the period of "axis civilization", has become an important carrier of human thought after more than 2,000 years of development, and has inherent enlightenment and supplement for today's "scientific culture". Of course, the progress of science will wash away the superstitious content of Buddhism and eliminate its anachronism, but the development of science has also brought historical opportunities for the self-renewal of Buddhism. Therefore, in today's social landscape, Buddhism and science, as the achievements of different civilizations, do have the mission of actively engaging in dialogue and jointly promoting the harmonious development of human society. Wang Meng was admitted to the Institute of Religious Studies of Sichuan University in 2001 to pursue a doctorate with me, and after graduation in 2004, he went to South Central University for Nationalities to engage in teaching and research in religious studies. Wang Meng originally came from a science and engineering background, but he was cautious and studious, and he was deeply interested in philosophy and religion. During his Ph.D., he chose the topic of the relationship between Buddhism and science for research, which can be said to fully reflect the strength of his knowledge structure and the characteristics of good thinking. Before graduation, he had published several papers in authoritative and core journals, and now he has compiled and published his doctoral dissertations. Buddhism and science belong to two different fields, and it is invaluable for the author to transcend the barriers of faith and worldly prejudices, clarify his thoughts in the complex materials, and discover the essence of the problem. Of course, the dialogue between Buddhism and science is very rich in content and meaning, and some issues need to be further explored and determined. The study of the relationship between religion and science has become a hot spot abroad, and "Buddhism and science" has also attracted the attention of some people of insight. Although many people in China have discussed such issues, the results of systematic research from the viewpoint of religious theory have not yet been seen. In this sense, the publication of Wang Meng's monograph fills the academic gap and is of enlightening significance in helping people correctly understand the relationship between Buddhism and science, which is a gratifying thing. is the order. Chen Bing in Zhulin Village, Sichuan University in June 2010（AI翻译）
