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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 — Buddha is wisdom.
‘Buddha is the knowing of condition as condition. Buddha is wisdom, knowing wisdom, and this is what we take refuge in.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning meditation — Food as medicine.
‘Food as medicine, neither use it with hatred, nor attachment, nor for might, pride or beauty, but solely for maintaining the body.’
Arya Nagarjuna
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Evening Meditation: When we say ‘nonjudgemental’ awareness.
‘When we say “nonjudgemental” awareness, “nonjudgemental” mindfulness, we are talking about “accepting” mindfulness.’
Corrado Pensa
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Morning meditation — Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives.
‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’
Acharya Shantideva
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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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