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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand
Volume XIII – 2021
Volume XII, 2020

as tools for economic and social development, especially in Asia. As I have said, this

• The paper should be submitted to the Editorial Board in three copies
looks a little strange because Buddhism seems to many to be a world-renouncing
and an electronic file as a text file (e.g. doc).
religion and hence appears to have little to do with economic development.
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Nonetheless, I intend to carry on my earlier project of building up scientific and
included in the main text file.
• Either English or American spelling can be used but should be
technological capabilities for economic development through reliance on indigenous
consistent for the entire article.
sources and integration of these sources into the kind of mindset that is beneficial
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for science and technology for development. Nalanda’s position as a religious
Article Structure
institution is also significant in that it can provide us with insights as to how the
Each article should contain the following :

enterprises of science and technology should be conducted. As the world is now
• Title
• Short title for page headings
plunging toward absolutely total reliance on science and technology, and as
• Authors and their affiliations
science and technology have become so powerful as to change to nature of life
itself and to make environment fully pliable to our desires, the need for the ethical
• A concise abstract (not more than 300 words)
• Key words
dimension is greater than before. This insight into the ethical aspects of science
• Main text divided into sections e.g. Introduction, Materials and
and technology is perhaps Nalanda’s greatest contribution.
Methods, Results and Conclusion
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the text)
In an article on “Renewing the Nalanda Legacy: Science, Religion and
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Objectivity in Buddhism and the West,” Joseph Loizzo points out some of the
Abstract
ways in which Buddhism could contribute to breakthroughs in science. Going
The abstract should be concise and informative, not more than 300 words.

It should not only indicate the general scope of the article but also state the main
against the probably mainstream view among Buddhist circles that Buddhism is a
results and conclusions.
“scientific” religion which fits well with the findings and theories of modern
science, Loizzo first acknowledges that Buddhism rejects the divine origin of
Ethical Guidelines
nature, arguing instead that the natural world arises out of causes and conditions
Experimental investigation papers must state in the Materials and

which lead far back in time indefinitely. Source of knowledge is one’s own
Methods section that
perception and understanding, rather than scriptural revelation (Loizzo, 2006: 102).
1) informed consent was obtained from all adult participants and from
parents or legal guardians of minors, including the name of the appropriate
However, the “empirical” method used in Buddhism is broader than what is used
institutional review board having approved the project;
in the West, since Buddhism allows for one’s own inner insights through meditation

2) the maintenance and care of experimental animals comply with the
as a source, while modern science rejects this as being unverifiable. This points to
Thai National Institute of Health Guidelines for the humane use of laboratory
animals or the equivalent country authority or agency;
7 Soraj Hongladarom, 2004. “Growing Science in Thai Soil: Culture and Development of Scientific and Tech-
3) approval is obtained from the relevant ethical committee.
nological Capabilities in Thailand.” In: Science, Technology and Society 9.1, (2004): 51-73.
8 Joseph Loizzo, 2006. “Renewing the Nalanda Legacy: Science, Religion and Objectivity in Buddhism and
the West,” in: Religion East and West 6 (2006): 101-120.

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