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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 — Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change.
‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change — this is turning the negative into the positive.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — I often say we should think of our dharma practice as a hobby.
‘I often say we should think of our dharma practice as a hobby.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
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Morning meditation — Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states.
‘Dhyāna, or meditative absorption, allows the mind to settle into profound states of tranquillity and clarity. As awareness deepens, the mind becomes less prone to agitation and restlessness. This focused stability creates the conditions for prajñā (wisdom) to arise.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — All conditioned things are not-self.
‘All conditioned things are not-self’ — when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering. This is the path to purification.
The Dhammapada
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Morning meditation — While we are unenlightened.
‘While we are unenlightened, there is an element of shared or general experience.’
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
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Morning meditation — The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges.
‘The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges with acceptance rather than resistance. It teaches us to let go of our reactive tendencies — anger, frustration, or resentment — and instead, respond with understanding and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy.
‘Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy or enthusiastic effort. It is the driving force that sustains our Buddhist practice, propelling us forward on the path to awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm.
‘When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm. The practice of śīla aligns our actions with this understanding, helping us to act in ways that reduce suffering and promote wellbeing for ourselves and others.’
Everyday Buddhism
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