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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 — It would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball.
It would be better to swallow a red-hot iron ball, blazing like fire, than as an immoral and uncontrolled monk to eat the alms of the people.
The Dhammapada
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Sympathetic joy — Mudita by John Aske
Sympathetic joy is not bound by give and take, it is founded on compassion.
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Morning Meditation — Having turned yourself around.
‘Having turned yourself around, accepting your situation, set foot on the path, spiritual energy will marvellously transport you.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Afternoon Meditation — The self divides into ten billion distinct.
‘The self divides into ten billion distinct illuminating spirits. Distinguish these without falling into names and classifications.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning meditation — The wise, constantly cultivate.
The wise, constantly cultivate tranquillity and insight.
The Dhammapada
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Morning meditation — Since liberation depends upon oneself.
‘Since liberation depends upon oneself and not on others, cultivate the four truths through study, morality and concentration.’
Nagarjuna
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Morning Meditation — Beginners are inclined to give rise to all kinds.
‘Beginners are inclined to give rise to all kinds of thoughts; they have pain in the legs and don’t know how to undergo the training.’
Master Hsu Yun
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Evening meditation — Those who give up harbouring enmity.
‘Those who give up harbouring enmity sleep happily.’
Nagarjuna
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