We feel crowded by other people; we feel crowded by social rules; we feel crowded by ourselves, mainly.
Frederick LenzLao Tsu found Taoism easy to reconcile withthe world of human beings, which is interesting because with all the nature imagery, one might think it was in some way antithetical to contempory life.
Frederick LenzIf you seek the realms of light, the best thing to do is to meditate with love and the gentle aliveness. Meditation should not be forced.
Frederick LenzI can assure you that next to my bed, there is always a copy of the Dharmapada which I read from every night.
Frederick Lenz