Arthur Schopenhauer was the first Western philosopher to introduce Buddhist ideas to intellectual circles in 19th century Germany, and his work directly captivated young Carl Jung, opening Jung's eyes to Eastern wisdom.

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our story begins in the vibrant streets of 19th century Germany where a young philosopher named Arthur Schopenhauer first introduced Buddhist ideas to western intellectual circles

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The SELF vs NO-SELF: Jung & Buddha's Greatest DebateBuddha's Wisdom
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