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.
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.
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.
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.
Balderdash, existentialism does whippits
Can confirm. Troys' whippit problem exists.