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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: 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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Morning Meditation — With her [Kannon bodhisattva] eyes she hears the song of Spring.
‘With her [Kannon bodhisattva] eyes she hears the song of Spring; With her ears she sees the colouring of the mountain.’
Zen Master Hakuin
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Morning meditation: Even bad thoughts.
‘Even bad thoughts or horrible thoughts arise and cease, just like good thoughts.’
Everyday Buddhist
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Morning Meditation — Our purpose is to be clear about birth and death.
‘Our purpose is to be clear about birth and death and to attain Buddhahood. To be clear we must have recourse to this hua t’ou (koan).’
Master Hsu Yun
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Morning meditation — Once the illusory nature is seen in actuality.
‘Once the illusory nature is seen in actuality, then the solid character that we have attached to what we experience, simply vanishes.’
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
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