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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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Evening Meditation: When we say that there is no self.
‘When we say that there is no self, people get worried, or angry. Their attachment and identification to this idea of a self is so strong.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
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Morning Meditation: As long as you’re subject to birth and death.
‘As long as you’re subject to birth and death, you’ll never attain awakening.’
Bodhidharma
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Morning meditation — ‘Mind being the same nature as.
‘Mind being the same nature as uncreated Dharmakaya, it would be a cause of great regret to let it fall into worldly illusions.’
Gampopa
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Morning meditation — Followers of the way, we are all brothers and sisters.
‘Followers of the way, we are all brothers and sisters because we all share the same—old age, sickness, and death.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning Meditation: There’s no advantage.
‘There’s no advantage in deceiving yourself.’
Bodhidharma
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Morning Meditation: Work with an empty mind.
‘Whether one’s a thinker, scientist, or whatever, all must work with an empty mind. If least hint of ego sneaks in, things fall apart.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
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Afternoon Meditation: To find Buddha.
To find Buddha you have to see your nature directly.
Bodhidharma
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Morning Meditation: Don’t suffer them in vain.
‘Life and death are important. Don’t suffer them in vain.’
Bodhidharma
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