[UNLOCKED] Buddhist Perspectives: Self-Immolation and Political Struggle
Rev Left Radio
Cultural Influence of Buddhism in the West
Moving a tradition like Buddhism into a new culture like the West generates both positive and negative outcomes. Some negative aspects observed are the commercialization of meditation for productivity at work and the adoption of hyper-individualism from neoliberal capitalism. The cultural baggage of neoliberal America has deeply influenced the practice of Buddhism in the West, leading to alienation, individualism, and societal crises. The fusion of Buddhism with the cultural norms of neoliberal America has resulted in unsustainable libertarian ideologies that contribute to the healthcare and mental health crises in society.
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