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[BEST OF] Dialectics & Liberation: Insights from Buddhism and Marxism

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Buddhism Meets Marxism: A Path to Liberation

This chapter explores the theoretical intersections between Buddhism and Marxism, highlighting their shared goal of liberation from suffering and oppression. It discusses key concepts such as dialectical materialism in Marxism and the principles of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing their relevance in critiquing capitalist structures. The chapter concludes with the proposal of the 'Bodhisattva revolutionary' archetype, advocating for a synthesis of inner and outer transformation in the quest for societal and spiritual liberation.

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