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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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The Embossed Tea Kettle: Orate Gama and other works of Hakuin Zenji
For the first time, I realised the meaning of the words: ‘The eighteen great enlightenments of wonderful joy, and the little joys which are without number.’ In truth, I have not been deceived.
Zen Master Hakuin
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Morning meditation — External Things.
‘A monk who does not direct his mind to external things is aware: My mind is not directed to external things.’
The Buddha
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Morning meditation — Truth is Beyond Words.
‘Truth is beyond words, but the Buddha used them to teach, to point out the truth.’
Lucid Exposition of the Middle Way
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Morning Meditation: A Foundation of Buddhist Teachings.
‘To call something a foundation of Buddhist Teachings is only correct if firstly, it is a principle which aims at the extinction of Dukkha.’
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu
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Morning meditation — Forty-eight Years!
‘Forty-eight years! 48 years! I’m all done with the ignorant and wise I am no hero My way to Nirvana is serene and peaceful.’
Zen master Tosotsu’s last poem in 1091
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Morning meditation — Rest in the Uncreated.
‘Allow the mind to rest in the uncreated like for example the pouring of water into water. The mind should be allowed its own easy mental posture in its natural condition, clear vibrant.’
The Bardo Thödol
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Morning Meditation: In One Instant.
‘In one instant infinite numbers of kalpas are realised.
There is no leaving, no coming, and no abiding.’Kegon-kyo
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Morning Meditation — The spiritual care.
‘The spiritual care of others is the gravest responsibility.’
John Snelling
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