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The Zen master can see precisely what it will take to cause your awareness to become free. But the Zen master can't do it for you.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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Don't preach about meditation.
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The last game on earth is in progress. And when you lose, you win. And when you win, you can't lose.
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