I wonder if the original premise of Buddhism is wrong

In Buddhist teachings, the idea of “cherish the present” is an important element. While Buddhism has the goal of being free from suffering, it also teaches the pursuit of happiness and peace of mind in this world.
In Buddhism, it is believed that obsession or ignorance is the cause of people experiencing suffering. Obsession is continuing to be attached to things and feelings, and ignorance indicates a state of losing sight of the truth. It is possible to gain peace of mind and happiness by going beyond this obsession and ignorance and objectively accepting reality.
Therefore, Buddhist teachings place importance on happiness and suffering in this world. It is important to look at current situations without being attached to the past or future, and improve the state of mind through self-exploration and good deeds.
Also, Buddhism teaches that experiencing suffering is part of necessity, and seeking relief from suffering. However, this aims to be freed from suffering and anxiety in this world, and it does not necessarily seek only salvation in the afterlife.
Therefore, in Buddhist teachings, the idea of “cherish the present” is not contradictory. Conversely, it can be said that the pursuit of happiness and peace of mind in this world is at the heart of Buddhist teachings.
In conclusion, according to Buddhist teachings, it is important to value this world rather than expecting the next life or blaming it on others. Accepting reality and pursuing peace of mind and happiness through self-exploration and mental improvement can be said to be a way of life in line with Buddhist teachings.

　My name is Yoshida Toshihide from the Soto sect.

Shakyamuni did not actively preach the afterlife, but he explained his teachings in line with India's general view of the afterlife at the time. It is generally referred to as a gradual sermon. “Born in the Heavenly Realm” is a metaphorical expression until you get tired of it. They accrue good roots and merits through doing good deeds, keep the Five Commandments, and live a proper life. He explains that it is important to live in the present.

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In Zen Buddhism, people use the word back and forth to teach people to live in the present time with care. Dogen Zenji is thoroughly explained in “Shohōgenzō Gensei Koan Volume.” If you search, there are several sites that explain in detail, so please check them out.

　Good evening. I was also born as a son of a temple, and now I am the chief priest. “Let's pray to the Buddha to get out of this difficult world. The phrase “if you do that, you will be saved in the next life” probably belongs to the Jodo sect or the Jodo Shinshu sect (I am the Jodo sect).
And you think, “We should work for this world rather than the next (we should emphasize that).” I totally agree.
Well, “I'm traveling. Is it still painful right now?” I mean, actually, it depends on that person and at that time. It's not about whether traveling itself is penance or not, but how do you perceive it? It becomes a question of whether it is painful or not. Simply put, it's painful if you think “I have to go home tomorrow, but I don't want to go home,” and “ah, that was fun. If you think “I'll do my best at work when I get home,” it's not a pain. On the other hand, there are also people who “feel lonely thinking that the trip will end right after it starts.”
How do you capture “I'm using an iPhone 12 now” as an example where light and dark are easily mixed. If you think “I want an iPhone 15,” it will lead to suffering, and if you say “12 is enough,” it's not suffering. The point is whether you are satisfied with what you call “a certain level of happiness,” or “more!” I wonder if it makes me think.
And humans say, “No!” It's easy to get pulled over by points that make you think. “I'm happy to be with her. When it comes to “and I don't like iPhone 12,” which one do you prioritize?
“How to find the cause in yourself and enjoy this world” is exactly the same. My “more!” How do you find the cause of the suffering you think about and be satisfied with what you have now. Buddhism explains that the cause is “obsession, anger, ignorance” (translation).
However, this is quite difficult. We will eventually become ill, unable to walk, or lose our ability to function. The same goes for families. Even if you think “I want my dad to live forever,” it doesn't come true. In extreme terms, someone had an accident tomorrow, so they might say goodbye.
At that time, can we find the cause in ourselves and say, “How can we enjoy this world?” I don't have that confidence. That's why I pray to the Buddha. However, the reason we can do that is because, in a sense, we “do what we can do ourselves.” You can't leave extra power to beat someone else.
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The raison d'être of Buddhism is to save all sentient beings.
There are probably people who explain such a worldview to people who think there is another world and make them feel at ease, but it also explains the importance of living in the present to rational people who are not satisfied even if they are told about a world they have never seen before.
However, it is a myth that anything is fine if you don't like it now. What exists now itself is already made up of benefits from the past, so if you neglect the present, it will be an anti-Buddhist way of life where you or someone else will suffer in the future.
First of all, “suffering” in Buddhism is called “duckha,” and it is not “painful.” This is often misunderstood. Suffering = not going the way you want it to. I'm just saying it's painful that it looks completely different from what I'm asking for here.
I also feel that it was misunderstood as “this world equals suffering” due to the use of the characters suffering in China and suffering in Japan, but this is not Buddhism, but it is an example of a theory that interprets Buddhism. You're right, people don't suffer 24 hours a day.
So, it's not that life is suffering; it's just that this world doesn't go according to human wishes. Even if you're on a fun trip, you'll get stuck in traffic, and someone will get into an accident along the way. Something painful is probably happening to someone somewhere today too. However, even if it is said that there is an unavoidable barrier called four struggles, the suffering of four struggles can be relieved by the teachings and doctrines of the Buddha. The Buddha's teaching is that you can feel unbound by life, old age, illness, or death while being here and now.
Dad's “Let's pray to the Buddha to get out of this difficult world. If you do that, you will be saved in the next life.” I mean, that's also one convenience.
What is the origin of the afterlife in the first place? One second from now is always the next life. One second ago, we all lived in the past. As a monk, let's have clarity that doesn't talk about the world after death or before birth.
Even if it is one of teaching or convenience, you must be able to freely explain things that cannot be proven by ordinary people, rather than absolutely viewing them as people say. That is the convenient and counterfactual theory of salvation according to the opponent.
The indescribable expression of parents is that there are probably people who can be saved by rational teaching, but when humans get really weak, kind words resonate and stain, so it means that he is a great monk who stands in the position of a weak person. Please be a great monk who can save people from every angle.

People who are satisfied with eating stop eating.
People who are satisfied with sleeping wake up from sleep.
If so, I think people who are satisfied with living will graduate from being living beings.
In other words, peaceful destruction, complete nirvana.
It's what's called “attain Buddhism without leaving a thought behind.”