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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: The problem with Descartes.

  By Buddhism Now on 2 August 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The problem with Descartes was he thought too much.’

  Zen Graffiti

• Morning Meditation — We should endeavour to know.

  By Buddhism Now on 31 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘We should endeavour to know where this “Who” comes from and what it looks like.’

  Master Hsu Yun

• Morning meditation — Be free from illusion and error.

  By Buddhism Now on 30 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Be free from illusion and error… It’s the mind of emptiness and tranquility.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning Meditation — One should not be afraid of rising thoughts.

  By Buddhism Now on 29 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘One should not be afraid of rising thoughts but only of the delay in being aware of them.’

  Master Hsu Yun

• Morning meditation — Though some unwholesome deeds may not wound you.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Though some unwholesome deeds may not wound you immediately, still any effect from them will become manifest when the time comes’

  Nagarjuna

• Morning Meditation — If the hua tou (koan) is properly looked after.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If the hua tou (koan) is properly looked after, training will become easier and former habits will be brought automatically to an end.’

  Master Hsu Yun

• Morning meditation — The khandhas didn’t originate from chance.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The khandhas didn’t originate from chance, time, nature, intrinsic being, God or without cause, but from ignorant deeds and craving.’

  Nagarjuna

• Morning meditation: Those who cover the Buddha.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 July 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Those who cover the Buddha with concepts, will never reach Buddhahood.’

  Everyday Buddhist