Rev Left Radio [BEST OF] Dialectics & Liberation: Insights from Buddhism and Marxism
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Apr 14, 2025 Explore the compelling fusion of Buddhism and Marxism, where dialectical materialism meets the Four Noble Truths. Discover how the 'Bodhisattva revolutionary' archetype advocates for inner and outer liberation. Delve into concepts of interconnectedness, challenging fixed identities and critiquing capitalist structures. Witness the call for collective action that marries compassion with revolutionary change, offering a radical path toward societal and spiritual transformation.
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Breht's ASU Speech Experience
- Breht was invited to ASU to speak bridging a Marxist and a Buddhist student organization.
- He gave a speech on dialectical materialism, Buddhism, and Marxism that was well received.
Both Traditions Aim for Liberation
- Marxism and Buddhism both aim for liberation, though in different realms.
- Marxism seeks social liberation from class oppression; Buddhism seeks liberation from individual suffering.
Dialectical Materialism Reveals Change
- Dialectical materialism views all phenomena as interconnected and constantly evolving.
- Contradictions drive societal change, showing capitalism is historically transient.