A Philosophic analysis of the middle way buddhist conception of emptiness is first presented. then the philosophic foundations of quantum mechanics are explored through a nontechnical derivation of bell's inequality and a discussion of its experimental refutation. the paper shows the intimate relationship between the middle way buddhist conception of emptiness, the experimental refutation of bell's inequality，and the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. it is hoped that these comparisons, contrasts, and applications spark a dialogue between those concerned with the philosophic ramifications of quantum mechanics and those interested in an ancient path to liberation.
