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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 — What is Wholehearted Practice?

  By Buddhism Now on 27 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Dōgen asked the cook of Tiantong Monastery, ‘What is wholehearted practice?’ The cook replied, ‘Nothing in the entire universe is hidden.’

  Shohaku Okumura

• Morning meditation — In Functioning of the Essence of Mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In functioning of the Essence of Mind and in conversation with others, outwardly we should free ourselves from attachment to objects.

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — For just as Someone.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘For just as someone whose body is engulfed by fire finds no pleasure in desirable objects, it is impossible for the compassionate ones to be joyous when a sentient being is in pain…’

  Acharya Shantideva

• Morning meditation — What Buddha is.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Prajna is “What mind is”, Samadhi is “What Buddha is”. In practising Prajna and Samadhi, let each keep pace with the other.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — It’s Best to Look.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Instead of following other people’s spiritual guidance, it’s best to look to your own ordinary straightforward mind.’

  Bankei

• You Don’t Get Rid of Your Personality, by Ajahn Sumedho.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Buddhist film about 44 minutes.

• Morning Meditation: Hatred is Universal.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Hatred is universal. Better to live a harmless awakened life free from the duality of good and bad.’

  Everyday Buddhist

• Morning Meditation: At Every Moment.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘At every moment, where language can’t go, that’s your mind.’

  Bodhidharma