Available Quote by Frederick Lenz

True teachers of enlightenment are hard to find. The popular ones, of course, usually aren't enlightened because how could they be? They just tell…

— Frederick Lenz

There are certain people who people think are enlightened. The problem with the word enlightenment is what you mean by it.

— Tenzin Palmo

Most teachers are not enlightened. Very few are. That doesn't mean they are not great teachers.

— Frederick Lenz

In enlightenment you have to convince a teacher not only that you are worthy of teaching, but then that they should show you some…

— Frederick Lenz

Enlightenment is a lot like dying. You might wonder why there aren't more enlightened people. It is because they are afraid to die.

— Frederick Lenz

Obstructions on the way to enlightenment, are you kidding? Hey, they crucify people here. You think this is an easy place?

— Frederick Lenz

Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm.

— Idries Shah

It is not the responsibility of the enlightened teacher to bring the student to enlightenment. That may be true in the classroom, but in…

— Frederick Lenz

The purpose of enlightenment is certainly not the teacher, nor is it you. It doesn't have a purpose. Enlightenment simply exists.

— Frederick Lenz

It's a very complicated matter to become enlightened. If it happens to a person without a teacher in this lifetime, you can bet their…

— Frederick Lenz

Enlightenment is just the beginning, later on come other skills . . . patience, a forgiving nature, extreme attention . . . .

— E. J. Gold

Enlightenment is already there inside us and all things. All we have to do is get something out of the way that is causing…

— Frederick Lenz