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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: Attaching to emptiness, denying cause and effect.

  By Buddhism Now on 30 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Attaching to emptiness, denying cause and effect, brings calamities beyond measure. Rejecting existence and grasping emptiness is same mistake’

  Yung Chia

• Evening meditation — The real function of zazen is.

  By Buddhism Now on 29 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The real function of zazen is not to rest the mind but to establish a base or foundation for it.’

  Rindo Fujimoto Roshi

• Afternoon meditation — Awakening is the very core of the Buddha’s teaching.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 December 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Awakening is the very core of the Buddha’s teaching, but if we’re thinking about awakening we’re separating ourselves from it.’

  Taizan Maezumi Roshi

• 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.