I think if rationalists are interested in Buddhism as part of their quest to find truth, they should know that it has, at the very least, deathist origins.
I agree that it’s valuable to be aware of the life-denying aspects of the tradition, since those mindsets do affect some teachings of it and it’s good to be able to notice them and filter them out rather than accidentally absorbing them.
I do however object to characterizing “Buddhism proper” anti-life, as it implies that any proper attempt to delve into or practice Buddhism will eventually just lead you into deathism.
I think if rationalists are interested in Buddhism as part of their quest to find truth, they should know that it has, at the very least, deathist origins.
I agree that it’s valuable to be aware of the life-denying aspects of the tradition, since those mindsets do affect some teachings of it and it’s good to be able to notice them and filter them out rather than accidentally absorbing them.
I do however object to characterizing “Buddhism proper” anti-life, as it implies that any proper attempt to delve into or practice Buddhism will eventually just lead you into deathism.