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“The samskaras that were developed in previous incarnations are usually hidden by the temporary amnesia of infancy and by the transient personality.”

Quote by Frederick Lenz

Book:Surfing the Himalayas: conversations and travels with Master Fwap

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Surfing the Himalayas: conversations and travels with Master Fwap

This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and teachings of Master Fwap, as narrated through a series of engaging conversations and personal anecdotes. The narrative takes readers on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, providing insights into the philosophy and wisdom of the master. more

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Frederick Lenz was an American author known for his profound understanding and unique insights into Zen Buddhism. His works blended Zen philosophy with modern life, resonating with readers worldwide. more

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Book:Surfing the Himalayas: conversations and travels with Master Fwap

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“You identify with your self. You have a personal history. You have commitments. There are things that you want to experience and other things that you want to avoid.”

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“All souls do not reach enlightenment. Some souls reach a certain point and stay there. Some souls actually decline and go into different cycles.”

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“You reincarnate forever because you exist forever. You can't die. You can't be born, your essence that is. You are on a big wheel.”

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“Every moment gives birth to the next moment and influences it. Getting out of that chain of perpetual being is getting off the wheel of birth and death. That is enlightenment.”

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“It is through many lifetimes of shifting the aggregate of the self that one finally reaches a point of maximum velocity whereby one can snap off the circle completely and move into freedom.”

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“Some of the snowballs have a kind of animal energy. Not just because of the materials inside them, but in the way that they appear caged, captured.”

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Source: Midsummer Snowballs