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Buddhism Now is an online Buddhist magazine based upon the teachings of the Buddha.

Buddhist Publishing Group (BPG) was formed in 1983 and published the paper issue of Buddhism Now between 1989-2007.

• Morning meditation — The courage that sustains us when insight seems distant.

  By Buddhism Now on 14 March 2026 • ( 2 )

  

  ‘The courage that sustains us when insight seems distant, that carries us through the inevitable ups and downs of practice. It is the courage to continue, to trust, to open, to be with whatever arises, knowing that Buddha is not somewhere else but here, in our own experience.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — Moved by their selfish desires, people seek after fame and glory.

  By Buddhism Now on 13 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Buddha’s path is one that must be lived. As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.’

  Buddha
  Sutra in 42 Sections

• Morning meditation — May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness.

  By Buddhism Now on 12 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘May all beings overcome low self-esteem and sadness by reflecting on their own goodness.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — Moved by their selfish desires, people seek after fame.

  By Buddhism Now on 11 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Moved by their selfish desires, people seek after fame and glory. But when they have acquired it, they are already stricken in years. If you hanker after worldly fame and practise not the Way, your labours are wrongfully applied and your energy is wasted.’

  Buddha
  Sutra in 42 Sections

• Morning meditation — The mind lets go of external mind-objects.

  By Buddhism Now on 10 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The mind lets go of external mind-objects and you continue to observe internally.’

  Ajahn Chah

• Morning meditation — If the mind abides in no-circumstances.

  By Buddhism Now on 9 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If the mind abides in no-circumstances, then the circumstances abide in no-mind.’

  Shen Hui

• Morning meditation — If in the mind there is nothing different from mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 8 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If in the mind there is nothing different from mind, one does not have to stop desire.’

  Shen Hui

• Morning meditation — If as Buddhists we have true awareness.

  By Buddhism Now on 7 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If as Buddhists we have true awareness then morality will be our natural behaviour.’

  Zen Master Bukko