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Why does Buddha emphasize that life is suffering?

Buddha's emphasis on "life is suffering" is not a pessimistic view, but a compassionate call to awaken from our illusions and attachments, urging us to seek the bliss that lies beyond.

— Osho
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He keeps saying it loudly to wake us up from clinging, so we look for the path to real happiness.
Why this matters practically
- Breaks complacency and denial about pain hidden in ordinary success and relationships.
- Encourages letting go of attachments and examining how we live.
- Points you toward meditation and awareness to shift from suffering to bliss.
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