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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.

• Afternoon meditation — If we are constantly following.

  By Buddhism Now on 8 May 2023 • ( 2 )

  

  ‘If we are constantly following what others say and think, we never live our own lives.’

  Diana St Ruth

• Morning meditation — Keep a constant eye on our own faults.

  By Buddhism Now on 7 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Provided we keep a constant eye on our own faults, We cannot go astray from the right path.’

  Hui Neng

• Evening meditation: It’s no use putting meditation.

  By Buddhism Now on 6 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘It’s no use putting Buddhist meditation on your “to do” list.’

  Zen Graffiti

• Morning meditation — Avoid a teacher whose heart.

  By Buddhism Now on 5 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Avoid a teacher whose heart is set on worldly fame or possessions.’

  Gampopa

• Some Guanyins (Avalokiteshvara) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

  By Buddhism Now on 4 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  The world of all living things is but emptiness,
  And so Guanyin’s compassionate heart is at rest.

• Morning meditation — Avoid earning your living in a way.

  By Buddhism Now on 4 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Avoid earning your living in a way that involves deceit or theft.’

  Gampopa

• Morning meditation — When things Happen.

  By Buddhism Now on 3 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When things happen make no response: keep your mind from dwelling on anything whatsoever.’

  Zen Master Hui Hai

• Morning Meditation: Busy mind has trouble thinking things through.

  By Buddhism Now on 2 May 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Busy mind has trouble thinking things through and confuses things. Giving us an idea of how important it is to use wisdom in our work.’

  Buddhadasa Bhikkhu