Democratic from the Start
Western Buddhist groups often assume that hierarchical modes of organization are inherent to Buddhism. But there's another part of Buddhist tradition—one that embraces political equality.
James Kierstead
James Kierstead is a Senior Lecturer in Classics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where his research focuses on the history of democracy. He is a founding member of the Aro Valley Meditation Group.
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