# Buddhism and Identity Politics | 2023

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Podcast: [Ajahn Brahmali Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ajahn-brahmali-podcast-7340917)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Identity politics often revolves around the idea that people have fixed identities defined by their race, gender, religion, socio-economic standing, etc. This understanding can sometimes lead to social division and animosity. From a Buddhist point of view, however, it is a mistake. People are ever-changing, especially when one takes account of rebirth. True social harmony and brotherhood emerges from seeing identity as an ever-evolving construct without real essence. Recorded 2023-09-03 - This talk by Ajahn Brahmali was recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia (BWSA) under the ⁠Creative Commons⁠ license. ⁠You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.⁠

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