that this non-steady-state model of the universe described in detail by the Buddha ~ 2500 years ago, first was "rediscovered" in the 1920ties as the Big Bang theory... Details and references for further study: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/Sati_Studies.htm http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/wtb/g_m/kappa.htm http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/III/One_and_only_Way.htm http://What-Buddha-Said.net/drops/III/Four_Foundations_of_Awareness.htm Source (edited extract): The Grouped Sayings of the Buddha. Samyutta Nikāya . [V:301-2]