It takes quite a bit of time to become enlightened. But it really is not so different from learning any other art; all you need is time, a good teacher, and practice. Frederick Lenz More Quotes by Frederick Lenz More Quotes From Frederick Lenz Each time you meditate, you create a stronger connection with the world of inner light and happiness that exists within you. Frederick Lenz buddhism light meditation Happiness is found principally in meditation. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation found It is not simply a transient happiness that you experience in meditation that creates balance; it is a transformative light. Inner light is the most powerful thing there is. Frederick Lenz buddhism powerful light I'm not suggesting that everyone should meditate, far from it. Meditation is for very few individuals. I'm speaking of something that is a powerful experience. Frederick Lenz buddhism powerful meditation Meditation is not for everybody. When you meditate you become conscious. Most people don't want to be too conscious because they are afraid of awareness, of death, and of being happy. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation people In meditation all the fake dull thoughts that you think, all the ridiculous philosophies, the necessities, all the things that won't matter a bit when you are dead - fade away. Frederick Lenz buddhism philosophy thinking Meditate and bath in the light of eternity. Nothing else is worthwhile. Frederick Lenz buddhism light meditation Meditation is like taking a shower. You are going to wash all the dirt off that you have picked up since your last shower and be clean. Frederick Lenz buddhism lasts meditation The practice of meditation is an ancient practice. It's been practiced in many lands, for many lifetimes. You may have practiced it before. Frederick Lenz buddhism land practice Meditation is when we go beyond incarnation, beyond all cycles, to immortality, to something that is not transient. Frederick Lenz immortality buddhism meditation Some people are drawn to meditation without knowing why. Their inner being realizes that they've totally fouled up their life so far, and now it's just going to drag them to the local meditation hall. Frederick Lenz buddhism knowing people Some people meditate because they want to get the larger picture on life. It could get kind of discouraging if this was all there was. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation people Some people meditate because they are sick and tired of their life, of the world, of the way people abuse each other and abrogate each other's freedoms. Frederick Lenz buddhism tired people Some people meditate because they need more energy and when you meditate you get a tremendous amount of energy. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation people The reason one enters into lower mental states is because you don't have the power or chi flowing through you. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation reason You are down in the valley and the valley is filled with smog. You can't see too well. When we meditate, we are going beyond the smog to the top of the mountain. Frederick Lenz mountain buddhism meditation The place that you gain the most power is within your own mind. Stopping thought generates power. That is why people meditate. The longer you can stop thought, the more power you gain. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation people You need energy and life force to see and feel what you need to do. Otherwise you are in a dark room and you can't tell what's going on. You need to practice meditation. Frederick Lenz buddhism practice dark When you meditate properly you are able to take your mind and merge it with the cosmos. Essentially, this causes your IQ to increase. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation mind When you meditate you will be able to get in touch with that part of yourself which knows what it wants, as opposed to the levels and layers of conditioning in your mind. Frederick Lenz buddhism meditation mind