Beyond Capitalism - Radical Dharma for the Modern World
non-residential Retreat
Is capitalism associated with the decline of community and the degradation of work? If so, what can we do as Buddhists to turn this situation around?
Vaddhaka, author of The Buddha on Wall Street, will lead us on a two day exploration of these topics. Each day will include an introductory talk from Vaddhaka and group discussions. Here is what we will be exploring on the days.
(i) The decline of community: Community is vital to a meaningful life. What do we mean by community? And does capitalist economic development support such community? Where can we find community in our lives? What can we do to preserve and promote its development?
(ii) The degradation of work: Unfortunately, the vast majority of people in the world today do not find fulfillment in their job, whilst over 200 million are unemployed. Work, and the lack of work, are major sources of suffering in the world. How did we get to this situation? Can we do anything to change it? What is the Buddhist attitude to work?
When
Cost
$100 - all participants
(includes contribution to Vaddhaka's travel costs)
Caring for each other's health
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Led by
Vaddhaka
Before joining the Triratna Buddhist community in which he has lived and worked since 1994, Vaddhaka completed a first degree in economics and a…