Transformations of Myth Through Time

Season 1 • Episode 6: The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism • Watch with subtitles

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Episode 6: The Way to Enlightenment: Buddhism

January 1, 1989

Campbell introduces stories of Buddha's life and enlightenment to reflect the essence of the Buddhist religion. The different sects of Buddhism are contrasted in their conception of transcendence. Campbell compares Buddhism with Taoism and Confucius and also discusses Buddhism's impact on the ancient West.

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