Ethics of Revolutionary Buddhism

The text explores the over-arching theme of Buddhist compassion and the need to give that purpose a practical focus. While those who view Buddhism as the antithesis of political discourse, seeking instead to attach themselves to a peaceful purity, this text explores the need to create social change in order to make a difference in the world and to enable those who bear the brunt of human cruelty to be released from suffering. For some Buddhists, Cooke's conclusions will make unconfortable reading. When faced with the world as it has become, the only way forward as a Buddhist is social revoluition.