“We have seen how the Buddhist conception of the universe underwent numerous changes over time. If we view those shifts as changing responses to the problem of human suffering, we can see a steady progression in one direction: Buddhists gradually ceased to regard life as suffering.” SufferingBuddhism Book:Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins Source: Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins
“According to Buddhism, the human life span today has diminished to around a hundred years, and will continue to decrease. That we are living in a time of increasing evil is a common idea among ancient people.” BuddhismLife Span Book:Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins Source: Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins