"The Veil of Maya" explores the interpretive problems, complexities, and legacies of Schopenhauer's encounter with ancient India. It sets out to determine exactly to what degree the formation of Schopenhauer's system was influenced by his knowledge of Indian philosophy, exposes his Eurocentric prejudices and reactions to India, as well as details how his understanding of the concept of "maya" profoundly affected his theories of knowledge, metaphysics and ethics. This study will challenge us to rethink both the dangers and the possibilities of cross-cultural philosophical reflection.