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Zen is the study of mind in all of its manifestations. The purpose of Zen is to be happy.

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
Manifestations
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Study
Purpose
Happy
Mind

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