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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 — The problem is when we.
‘The problem is when we try to articulate reality.’
Zen Graffiti
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Afternoon Meditation — Have you eaten breakfast?
A monk said to Joshu: ‘I have just entered the monastery. Please teach me.’
Joshu said, `Have you eaten breakfast?’
The monk said, `Yes, I have.’
`Then wash your bowls and put them away,’ said Joshu.Zen Master Rinzai
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Morning Meditation — The strength of our vows.
‘The strength of our vows will depend upon our compassion.’
Zen Master Torei Enji
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Morning meditation — I declare that the heart’s release.
‘I declare that the heart’s release by sympathetic joy has the sphere of infinite consciousness for its excellence.’
The Buddha
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Morning meditation — The other type of love and compassion arises.
‘The other type of love and compassion arises when one realises that others are human beings, sentient beings “just like me”.’
Dalai Lama
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Morning meditation — Awareness is aware of doubts.
‘Awareness is aware of doubts about our ability to meditate, about our doubts about being aware!’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Getting Started in Mindfulness With Breathing, by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
You will discover something that everyone should find in order to not waste this opportunity of having been born.
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Morning meditation — Before moving in sitting meditation.
‘Before moving in sitting meditation, see if there is discomfort in the mind causing discomfort in the body.’
Everyday Buddhist
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