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“Without innocence, nothing can further, as they say in the I Ching.”

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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

“The I Ching tells us that for every ending there is a new beginning. In other words, what appears like a transition isn't really a transition; it's a continuum of existence. If you close your eyes for a moment the room will appear to go away. But does it really? Open your eyes again and the room will still be there. That's all death is.”

Ifs Doe Stills Moments Eye Rooms Existence Taoism Going Away Transition New Beginnings Continuum

Author:Frederick Lenz

“Buddhism teaches us not to want things, not to avoid things, not to be upset by the loss. In the I Ching, there's a hexagram that says, "Be like the sun at midday". View all things as being equal.”

Want Loss Views Teach Sun Buddhism Equal All Things Upset Taoism Being Equal

Author:Frederick Lenz

“Enlightenment is part of everything and so our minds have to be very big to encompass all things, to understand all things - To see the tao in a grape, the act of sexuality, meditation, work, play, taking a shower, brushing your teeth, being sick and hurting.”

Mind Play Bigs Hurt Meditation Enlightenment All Things Sick Sexuality Teeth Taoism Showers Tao Grapes Brushing Being Sick Work Play Brushing Your Teeth

Author:Frederick Lenz

“Alow immortality to work through you. Be but a mere instrument. And that instrument should be so absorbed in the perfect perfection of existence, that it knows not even that it is absorbed.”

Knows Should Perfect Existence Perfection Instruments Mere Immortality Taoism

Author:Frederick Lenz

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