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Why East and West See God Differently: The Shocking Truth from Joseph Campbell
The Masks of God, Volume II: Oriental Mythology
In this video, we explore Joseph Campbell's groundbreaking book, *The Masks of God, Volume II: Oriental Mythology*. Campbell reveals a mind-blowing split in human mythology that happened around 3000 BC in Sumer. The West focused on the 'fruit of the knowledge of good and evil'—creating a world of history, ethics, and a separate God. The East, however, chased the 'fruit of eternal life'—seeing the divine inside everything and aiming to dissolve the self. We break down how this led to Hinduism’s cycles, Buddhism’s emptiness, China’s harmony, and Japan’s nature worship. Plus, we look at the modern clash with Western ideologies in Tibet. This isn't just ancient stories—it's the key to understanding why our cultures think so differently today.
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