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Those who are already adept at some disciplines of the body will find that the study of Zen and meditation will give you much more control than you now have.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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San Diego
California
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