I seek the meaning of existence." said the stranger.
"You are of course, assuming." said the Master, "that existence has a meaning."
"Doesn't it?"
"When you experience existence as it is - not as you think it is - you will discover that your question has no meaning. (Anthony de Mello)

I seek the meaning of existence." said the stranger. "You are of course, assuming." said the Master, "that existence has a meaning." "Doesn't it?" "When you experience existence as it is - not as you think it is - you will discover that your question has no meaning.

Anthony de Mello

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