Communism and Zen Fire, Zen Wind
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Marx and buddha hand in hand
Osho is not a religious leader but a religious man—his followers are friends. Gorbachev is not a politician but a humanitarian working for world peace. Criticism of America and Christianity is not personal hurt but opposition to all organized religion, which destroys individuality. Yakusan's sword: Zen responds to the moment directly.
Raise the temple of consciousness
What is missing in communism? Zen Fire and Zen Wind—meditation. Marx knew only Judaism and Christianity, both prayer-based fiction religions, so he created dialectical materialism out of ignorance. He never knew Buddhism or Taoism—religions without God. Had he known Eastern meditation, communism would have included consciousness.
This I call Zen Fire, Zen Wind
Why communism needs dictatorship of the proletariat: in democracy, the rich buy elections and votes. But Marx was a stargazer, not practical—he forgot the middle class wouldn't disappear. Even the poor have something to lose. Yakusan: 'Thinking the unthinkable—non-thinking.' The hall is falling down: no one understood.
I am a spiritual terrorist
Socialism is a compromise with capitalism; communism is revolutionary. Gorbachev is reactionary—bringing back private property, 'each according to his work' which is capitalism's motto. Marx forgot man has a mind and soul, not just economics. Change consciousness first, then society changes. Ungan sweeping: busy, yet something not busy.
Socialism is a judas
Neither communists nor capitalists are ready for the consciousness revolution, but communists will be first—their inner vacuum cries to be filled. The atheist is closer to truth than the believer. Socialism is an invention of the capitalist mind to distract from communism—reformist, not revolutionary. Dogo dries wheat: the original sky is herenow.
Wolves in a sheep's skin
Gorbachev forces women back into the kitchen to rebuild the family and private property. Stalin gave women equality; Gorbachev takes it away. Socialist parties are funded by capitalists to prevent communism—Jugal Kishore Birla paid Jaiprakash Narayan's salary. Dogo and 'the beasts' way': never express where wisdom doesn't reach.
My interest is in you
Gorbachev's failures: alcoholism reform failed, Coca-Cola and McDonald's invade Russia, advertising agencies polish his image while twenty percent live below nourishment. Communism means collective ownership—dignity for all. But communism is only the first step; once religions are removed, a vacuum opens for meditation. Ungan's child: no books, not even a single letter.