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Freedom Is Not the Same as Freedom — Part Two — Buddhism
The concept of freedom in Buddhism is spiritual. This does not mean that worldly matters are negated, but political and individual freedom are secondary, similar to the Chinese view. In Buddhism, freedom is liberation from Samsara to end the cycle of suffering.
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Freedom Is Not the Same as Freedom — Part One — Western & Chinese View
Freedom is an idea, not reality itself. That’s why we have different understandings of freedom in different cultures.
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