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Ep. 192 - The Buddha's Life And Journey

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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The Journey of the Bodhisattva

This chapter explores the journey of the Bodhisattva, from renouncing worldly life to practicing ascetic disciplines in search of enlightenment. It delves into the challenges faced by the Bodhisattva, including his encounter with the god of desire and death, and how he overcame them. The chapter also highlights the mythopoetic language used to depict this dramatic scenario.

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