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I will be against any kind of totalitarian imposed system to force humankind to fit into a personal idea, even if this idea seems to be noble and kind as it could have been in the case of Marxism.

To see similarities between historical Buddha teachings and, as in the case of Marxism, any kind of totalitarian system hidden in a philosophy, in a religious system or behind an beautiful ideal, indicates a complete lack of understanding of those teachings.

I think that humankind has to experience many kind of forms of dukkha before the understanding of the Four Noble Truths. Even, a true awakened mind will have an absolute respect for human condition and will never intend to adopt an ideal, a philosophy or a religious system so to be imposed to others.

There are age and gender heirarchies built into the Sangha system described in the Pali Canon, and though a limited number and type of personal possessions are allowed for monks/nuns, other property is held in common.

Yes. To reach this state of art is a personal decision that has grown and rippen through a deep understanding about the need to live this way... nobody can force anybody to adopt this way of life. It is freely chosen.

Marxism is a mixture of theories about history and economics, not personal liberation. The individual is irrelevant in Marxism, the subjective perspective is absolute in Buddhism. One pledges unwavering loyalty to the State or the Party in Marxism for the welfare of the State/Party, one takes refuge in the Triple Gem as an aid to one's own development and the general welfare.

Absolutely true...