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[–] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 81 points 2 years ago (4 children)

That entire first sentence is just projection. No, the majority of people do not agree that life is suffering. People still find enjoyment in life despite things not being good.

[–] Grimble@hexbear.net 37 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

They don't realize that the Buddhist mantra means "Life always involves suffering" - it's not the same as "Life is inherently miserable". It's a reassurance, to prepare you for life and help you make sense of the chaos.

They're thinking of white western existentialism, which is largely self-pitying and useless.

[–] a_blanqui_slate@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Balderdash, existentialism does whippits

[–] Scew@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

Can confirm. Troys' whippit problem exists.

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