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The universe is perfection. But there are different views that universe provides for itself to view itself. Beyond all views there is nirvana.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
Author
Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
Buddhism
Perfection
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Beyond
Views
Wisdom
Universe
Nirvana
Different
Provides

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