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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.
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Morning meditation — Emotions can be very convincing.
‘Emotions can be very convincing, very powerful, like a melodrama. They can sound real and true when they’re going on.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning meditation — If you only believe that Buddha.
‘If you only believe that Buddha speaks no words. Then the Lotus will blossom in your mouth.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation: Words of love.
‘Words of love are not always kindly words.’
Zen master Iida Toin
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Morning meditation — Worry is a thought habit.
‘Worry is a thought habit. Counting the arising of it uses patience to overcome the worry. Try it next time — it works.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning Meditation — High on a mountain peak.
‘High on a mountain peak only boundless space is seen.’
Han Shan
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Compassion, by John Aske
Compassion requires wisdom as well as love to grow in us.
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Morning Meditaton — Don’t be deluded by anyone.
‘Don’t be deluded by anyone, this is all I teach. If you want to make use of it, then use it right now without doubt or delay.’
Zen Master Rinzai
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Morning Meditation — How to sit in meditation.
‘How to sit in meditation, no one knows. The solitary moon shines on the icy pool, but in the pool there is no moon.’
Han Shan
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