Revolutionary Secular Monasticism!
Within modern China, Laos, Vietnam and North Korea, the similarities between the thinking of Marx and Engels – and the philosophy of Early Buddhism – are emphasised. The Dharma, in this instance, becomes a vehicle for the establishment of Socialism and the removal of all human suffering on the material and psychological plane of existence. Of course, the Western monastic traditions can possess similar parallels – but this should negate the history or purpose of slavish-types of religion.
If You Meditate – Sit with Strength – Do Not Wobble! (27.4.2024)
Conventional religion is not the answer – as invariably this developed within a primitive tribal and/or feudalistic environment. Traditionally, conventional religion was designed to maintain a certain hierarchy and status quo with no change from generation to generation. However, once the means of production have changed hands and religion has been transformed into a Revolutionary vehicle – then certain aspect of religious practice might be useful for freeing the working class from oppression!
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 