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Silver-haired Alex and Maya, a young waitress, sit by a café window, gently holding hands across a wooden table with two coffees in golden afternoon light.

Inspired by Buddhism

The Empty Seat

On the compassion of simply being there.

Every Thursday, Alex orders two coffees. One day, Maya sits across from him — and listens.

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