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[UNLOCKED] Buddhist Perspectives: Self-Immolation and Political Struggle
Revolutionary Left Radio
Buddhism, Social Responsibility, and Capitalism Critique
This chapter explores the relationship between Buddhism and societal obligations, comparing Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism's attitudes towards social and political engagement. It evaluates criticisms of Western Buddhism's complicity in capitalist systems and advocates for a more active role in critiquing and transforming socio-political norms. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of combining compassion with action to address broader societal injustices and inequalities.
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