We are obliged to live as if there's meaning in life,

We are obliged to live as if there's meaning in life, without any guarantee that there is.

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The quote by Lama Surya Das from "The Big Questions: A Buddhist Response to Life's Most Challenging Mysteries" illustrates the human condition of seeking meaning even in the absence of certainty. It emphasizes the inherent obligation we have to act as if life possesses significance, highlighting the existential struggle many face when grappling with uncertainty about existence.

This perspective encourages us to create our own meaning and purpose in life, regardless...

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Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

We are obliged to live as if there's meaning in life, without any guarantee that there is.

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