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The first task is to discover the dharma by introspection, by constantly questioning yourself and asking yourself, What is right?

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
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Dharma
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Questioning
Right
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Buddhism
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Tasks
Constantly
Asking
Introspection

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