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This is Zen, and in Zen, as we all know ... anything goes!

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
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All states of mind have different views. On the higher plateau, opportunities will open to you because you can see them.
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The things you see are real, but they are not a complete seeing - Samsara.
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