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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 — Those Wishing to Overcome Sorrow.

  By Buddhism Now on 5 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’

  Acharya Shantideva

• Morning Meditation: Don’t use Buddha.

  By Buddhism Now on 4 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Don’t use Buddha to worship a Buddha.’

  Bodhidharma

• Morning meditation: Don’t get Lost.

  By Buddhism Now on 2 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Don’t get lost in the maze of words and phrases.’

  Zen Graffiti

• Morning meditation: Even if you Seem to be a Beginner.

  By Buddhism Now on 2 March 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Even if you seem to be a beginner, if the mind is turned around for a moment to reveal its originally inherent qualities, nothing at all is lacking.’

  Transmission of the Lamp

• Morning meditation — Nature of Mind is Luminous.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 February 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The nature of mind is luminous, the defilements are only temporary.’

  Dalai Lama

• Morning meditation —We Create Burdens.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 February 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘We create burdens out of the foolishness of our thoughts.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — Delight in Heedfulness.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 February 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Those who delight in heedfulness and look with fear on heedlessness will not slip. They are close to Nibbana.

  The Dhammapada

• Morning Meditation — No one Would Deny.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 February 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘No one would deny that the spiritual care of others is the gravest responsibility with which a person can be invested.’

  John Snelling