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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.

• Morning meditation — It’s Best to Look.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Instead of following other people’s spiritual guidance, it’s best to look to your own ordinary straightforward mind.’

  Bankei

• You Don’t Get Rid of Your Personality, by Ajahn Sumedho.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Buddhist film about 44 minutes.

• Morning Meditation: Hatred is Universal.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Hatred is universal. Better to live a harmless awakened life free from the duality of good and bad.’

  Everyday Buddhist

• Morning Meditation: At Every Moment.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘At every moment, where language can’t go, that’s your mind.’

  Bodhidharma

• Morning meditation — A Treader of the Path.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘A treader of the Path should do away with all thoughts, good as well as evil ones.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — Only those who think that.

  By Buddhism Now on 19 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Only those who think that they will live forever don’t settle their quarrels.

  The Dhammapada

• Morning meditation — ‘Everybody’s mind is the Buddha Mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 18 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Everybody’s mind is the Buddha Mind, which is originally enlightened, so it’s not something that is “born” or that “dies”.’

  Bankei

• Morning meditation — The Foolish and Ignorant Indulge.

  By Buddhism Now on 17 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The foolish and ignorant indulge in heedlessness, unlike the wise who protect their awareness like a treasure.

  The Dhammapada