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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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The A, B, C of Buddhism, by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
You have heard that the Lord Buddha, in his enlightenment, discovered the Dhamma…
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Morning meditation — Even the experience of one-pointed concentration.
‘Even the experience of one-pointed concentration without discursive thoughts is a manifestation of mind.’
Padmasambhava
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Evening meditation: To overcome low self-esteem or sadness.
‘To overcome low self-esteem or sadness, reflect on your own goodness’
Everyday Buddhist
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Morning Meditation —If you are free from life and death.
‘If you are free from life and death, you know where you will go.
When the four elements are decomposed, where do you go?’Zen master Tosotsu
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Morning meditation: When fidgety in meditation.
‘When fidgety in meditation, see if the discomfort is in the body or if the discomfort is in the mind.’
Everyday Buddhist
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Morning Meditation — True nature: It is on this mountain.
‘True nature: It is on this mountain.
Because of the heavy mist, the exact location is unknown.’An old Zen master
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Morning Meditation —I tell you, my agonised crying.
‘I tell you, my agonised crying is no different at all from my joyful singing.’
Zen master Routan
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Morning Meditation —48 years! I’m all done with the ignorant and wise.
‘Forty-eight years!
48 years! I’m all done with the ignorant & wise
I am no hero
My way to Nirvana is serene and peaceful.’Zen master Tosotsu
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