Everything that you have done has led up to what you are now. Everything you do now will lead up to what you will be.
Frederick LenzThere are parts of us that are miserable, that hate, that love, that are cruel, are kind, are reasonable, are unreasonable. You know, you live inside your own mind. Who are you kidding?
Frederick LenzIn the state of emptiness, you are the action not the performer of the action. Allow an activity or event to take precedence over your own point of view.
Frederick LenzIf President Bush does a lousy job, then he'll lose power. If the guy at McDonalds who's selling burgers does a great job, then he'll be much more powerful than President Bush.
Frederick LenzWhat matters is that you meditate, you're seeking enlightenment, you're on the pathway to enlightenment, and you're having fun. Don't look for reassurance in the eyes of others. Look for reassurance in your own eyes. Only you know if Buddhist practice is improving the quality of your life.
Frederick Lenz