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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.

• China, Taoism, Buddhism, and its Hermits: Red Pine

  By Buddhism Now on 14 July 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  In this humorous and informative talk, Red Pine takes us on a journey from the time before China began, through the ages, and the development of Taoism and Buddhism.

• Branches of the Sandokai, by Shunryu Suzuki

  By Buddhism Now on 8 July 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Shunryu Suzuki’s comments of the Sandokai. Short film (around 15 minutes).

• Who is the Laughing Buddha?

  By Buddhism Now on 29 June 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Pointing at the moon, looking at the moon, I’m just an old traveler along the way.

• Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness 

  By Buddhism Now on 22 June 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Your voice and Buddha’s voice. That is what the Sandokai is talking about.

• Rebirth, by Tulku Thondup

  By Buddhism Now on 15 June 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  Many people have a hard time believing that there will be any rebirth when the present life is over. How do we know that rebirth is possible?

• Harmony of Difference and Equality (Sandōkai)

  By Buddhism Now on 8 June 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  Not understanding the way before your eyes, how do you know the path you walk?

• Seated Bodhisattva

  By Buddhism Now on 25 May 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Seated Bodhisattva with one leg pendent. Japan, Asuka or Nara Period dated 606 or 666.

• Living in the Mountains

  By Buddhism Now on 18 May 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Neither seeking fame nor grieving my poverty