Buddhist Socialism is a form of 
Religious Socialism which combines the beliefs and ethics of Buddhism with 
Socialism. Buddhist socialists believe Buddha and Buddhism preach for socialism and follow its teachings and practices while trying to create a Buddhist society.
History
The first Buddhist Socialist was Uchiyama Gudō. He was both a priest and a social activist. Ever since his time, several Buddhist socialists were elected in various Buddhist countries.
Laos
Kaysone Phomvihane Thought builds upon 
Marxism-Leninism and 
Ho Chi Minh Thought developed by Kaysone Phomvihane, the first leader of the 
Lao People's Revolutionary Party and is a variant of Marxism-Leninism adapted to circumstances and special time periods of Laos. It includes views on the issues of basic principles of the Laotian Revolution, specifically the application and development of Marxism-Leninism to the material conditions of Laos.
Variants
Burmese Way to Socialism 
The Burmese Way to Socialism, Burmese Socialism for short, is an authoritarian left, culturally right ideology. It was the ideology of the military junta of Burma from 1962 to 1988[2]. It is totalitarian, nationalist, socialist and isolationist, and is influenced by Buddhism, Marxism and humanism.
How to Draw
- Draw a red ball
- Draw a golden 8 point star
- Draw a white circle in the middle of it
- Draw a golden Buddha inside it
- Add the eyes and you're done
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #CD0000 | 205, 0, 0 | |
| Gold | #EFC800 | 239, 200, 0 | |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | |
Relationships
Friends
Christian Socialism - Me but in Christianity.
Buddhist Theocracy - Buddha was a socialist!!!
Socialism - Power to the Buddhist workers!!!
Religious Socialism - Thanks for teaching me how to be both religious and socialist, love you mom.
Buddhist Anarchism - Uchiyama Gudō was also an Anarchist.
Marxism - The Dalai Lama IS a Marxist.
Sikh Theocracy - I stand with the farmers of Punjab!
Frenemies
Marxism–Leninism - Great socialist, but you are far too extreme.
Hindu Theocracy - My religion is based off you but your caste system sucks
Islamic Socialism and 
Islamic Democracy - We don't have the best historical relations, but I support the Uyghurs in their liberation from Chinese False-Revolutionary Oppressors!
Ikki Kita Thought - You're a buddhist and a socialist, but you want to implement a weird socialist Japanese empire.
Enemies
Imperialism - Cringe Chinese, Brits and Franks coming to Asia and suppressing us.
Fascism - Warmonger and Suppressor.
Nazism - Same as above, fake socialist. And why did you take my symbol? What will Jain Socialism use as a flag?
State Atheism - Fascist!!!
Maoism - False communist who destroyed our chance at true revolution
Dengism - Same thing but somehow even worse
Crapitalism - Worst system ever, just another caste system.
Wikipedia
Gallery
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Burmese Way to Socialism
