We Burmese, ' he began, 'are experts at looking for what's not there. It's something you should learn to do too. You must look for what's missing and learn how to find the truth in these absences.

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It is a Buddhist belief that life is suffering. In order for us to transcend suffering, we must learn to accept it and find meaning in it. This quote reminds us that suffering will not disappear by ignoring it. It also teaches us the importance of finding a purpose in a suffering world.

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1. We Burmese, ' he began, 'are experts at looking for what's not there. It's something you should learn to do too. You must look for what's missing and learn how to find the truth in these absences.

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