The encounter between Jungian psychology and Buddhist philosophy is a product of centuries of cultural exchange.
The doctrine of Anatta emerged from Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree in 485 BCE.
In contrast, Carl Jung’s analytical psychology positioned the self as the center of psychological wholeness.
At first glance, Jung’s emphasis on the self appears irreconcilable with the Buddha’s doctrine of no-self. Yet a deeper analysis reveals complementary truths: 1.
Explore the fascinating dialogue between Carl Jung's self and Buddha's no-self doctrine. Discover how Western psychology and Eastern wisdom converge on consciousness.