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EP 30: Jesus, Buddha & Europe

Pathways with Joseph Campbell

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Parallels Between Jesus, Buddha, and Mithra

This chapter explores the parallels between the lives of Jesus and Buddha, discussing the concept of virgin birth and the symbolism behind it. It also highlights the similarities between the birth of Mithra and Christ, and delves into the symbolism of extracting the immortal essence from temporal matter. The chapter further examines the birth of Jesus and the connections to Egyptian mythology, as well as the significance of the three Meiji who visit the new Savior.

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