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Through the practice of meditation and Buddhism, as you experience light, it immediately delights you.

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
Delights
Immediately
Buddhism
Delight
Meditation
Practice
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Light

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