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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 — When freed from selfishness our mind is.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When freed from selfishness our mind is the mind of Buddha — delusion is transformed into the four wisdoms of Buddha.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Matsuo Basho

  By Buddhism Now on 26 December 2023 • ( 4 )

  

  Matsuo Basho was one of the most famous Zen poets of Japan.

• Morning Meditation — Do not let the word ‘Tao’ delude you.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Do not let the word ‘Tao’ delude you; Realise it is nothing else than what you do morning and night.’

  Shido Bunan

• Morning meditation — When our mind is firm and stable.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When our mind is firm and stable, mindfulness will arise quickly and easily and this is where we have wisdom.’

  Ajahn Chah

• Season’s Greetings from all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Season’s Greetings Everyone.

• Morning Meditation — Ordinary Mind is Tao.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 December 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘Ordinary Mind is Tao. Hundreds of flowers in spring, the moon in autumn.’

  Mumonkan

• Morning meditation — Life is like this.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 December 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘Life is like this; death is like this.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — If the Way lies deep within the mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If the Way lies deep within the mind,
  It is just as well not to go off to the mountains of Yoshino’

  Zen Master Hakuin