Common Ground

What if science and spirituality weren’t opposites—but allies in understanding reality?

In Common Ground, B. Alan Wallace bridges the divide between Western science and Eastern contemplative traditions, offering a compelling call for collaboration, not conflict. Drawing from his deep roots in Tibetan Buddhism and his background in physics and philosophy, Wallace makes the case that both disciplines seek truth—but from different vantage points.

The book explores how scientific materialism, while powerful, offers only a partial view of existence—focused on the outer, physical world. In contrast, contemplative traditions like Buddhism have spent millennia mapping the inner landscape of consciousness. Rather than choosing sides, Wallace argues for a radical middle path: honoring both empirical observation and introspective insight.

Inside, you’ll explore:

The philosophical assumptions behind modern science

Why consciousness cannot be reduced to brain activity alone

How meditation complements scientific inquiry

Ways to integrate first-person experience with third-person research

A model for a more complete, human-centered understanding of the universe

Wallace invites readers—whether scientists, meditators, or curious minds—to rethink what counts as knowledge. He proposes a “contemplative science” that investigates the mind with the same rigor and respect that physics applies to matter.

Common Ground is not only thought-provoking—it’s transformative. It challenges you to question rigid worldviews, open your mind to multiple forms of knowing, and recognize that truth may be larger than any one method can contain.

Now available as a Free pdf download on Bookdio, this is a must-have free books download for anyone interested in merging the worlds of science, spirituality, and human experience.