Buddhism & Marxism

Buddhism and Marxism both seek to end human suffering, yet approach the goal from different angles. This seminar explores how each tradition’s strengths can address the other’s blind spots—bringing mindfulness and compassion into leftist organizing, and grounding Buddhist practice in material realities. We’ll examine how structural change and personal transformation can reinforce each other. Participants will leave with practical tools for integrating these insights into their activism, community work, and spiritual practice.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Core Buddhist and Marxist teachings
• Key intersections between the two traditions
• Divergences and tension points that emerge
• Practical applications and considerations for bringing Buddhism and Marxism into conversation

This workshop is approximately 90-mins in length and encompasses both lecture and discussion components.