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Delve into the diverse belief systems and historical cosmologies of ancient civilizations such as Egyptian, Mayan, and Tibetan. Reflect on 2D representations of the universe in a 3D world and ponder questions of space and time. Engage with others to contemplate the vastness and boundaries of the universe, inspired by figures like Dante and Copernicus.
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Geshe Activity Everyone holds the universe in their head, reflecting their belief systems and training. Use a piece of paper to show the universe as you understand it, in words and pictures.
Geshe Activity Cosmology raises profound questions of time and space. With a neighbor or in a group ask: Space: Is the universe finite or infinite? Time: Is the universe endless or bounded?
A Copernican model implies a much larger universe than a geocentric model, possibly infinite. Stars are hot gas balls like the Sun and planets are geological “worlds” like the Earth. And so cosmology begins…