EAST vs. WEST: Eastern Religions, Philosophies, Core Values versus Western Religions, Philosophies, Core Values. World Cultures Comparison

The Wheel of Life is viewed differently in Eastern and Western philosophies.

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Westerners believe in single human life.

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Life Philosophies, Religions and Cultural Values

Main Principles. Search for Absolute Truth, Beliefs, Individualism / Collectivism,
Leadership, Improvement, Innovation, Venturing

Vadim Kotelnikov

EAST vs. WEST. Eastern Religions, Philosophy, Core Values versus Western Values, Religion, Philosophy

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Search for Absolute Truth >>>

East: Systemic approach – all events in the universe are interconnected; searching inside yourself – by becoming a part of the universe through meditation and right living.

→ Wise Listening: 3 Levels

→ Knowledge, Wisdom, Enlightenment

West: More focused on individual events and the role of the person; searching outside yourself – through research and analysis.

Beliefs and Values

East: The true key is inside. The inner world of a human being and his or her ability to control and develop it is of the highest value. The way to the top is inside yourself, through self-development.
West: The main values are success and achievement. The majority of success and achievement criteria have an external nature (money, faith, popularity, etc.). The way to the top is through active outside intervention.

→ 7 Paradoxical Rules of True Success

Individualism / Collectivism

East: A human being is an integral part of the universe and the society. People are fundamentally connected. Duty towards all others is a very important matter. Collectivism is stronger.
West: A human being has an individualistic nature and is an independent part of the universe and the society. Individualism is stronger.

Leadership >>>

East: Spiritual; walking behind people; silence is golden. >>>
West: Hands-on; walking ahead of people; speech is golden. >>>

→ Leader 360

Improvement / Evolution

East: Cyclic development, hence improvement is a never ending journey that has no limits.

→ Kaizen Mindset

West: Linear development, hence improvement has a goal. Development stops when the goal is reached.

→ Stretch Goals

Radical Innovation

East: The fundamentals of the status quo should not be questioned. The culture for radical innovation is weaker.
West: The fundamentals of the status quo can – and often should – be questioned. The culture for radical innovation is stronger.

→ Innovation Is Love

Passion & Venturing

East: Entrepreneurial creativity and venturing is contained by the habit to control one's passions.
West: Entrepreneurial creativity and venturing is encouraged emotionally. >>>

Living Principles

East: Virtue.

West: Ethics