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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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Is that really the Middle Way? By Ajahn Sumedho
To some people, the Middle Way sounds like a mediocrity.
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Morning meditation — In Front of the Patriarch’s Room.
‘In front of the Patriarch’s room
The road is smooth
A thousand years pass in vain
Moss grows
Bright moon
Shines like snow
The Second Patriarch
His arm severed
Still hasn’t arrived.’Jakushitsu Genkō
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Morning meditation — The Unborn does not.
‘The unborn does not come within the realm of time.’
Diana St Ruth
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Morning meditation — Buddha Goes Everywhere.
‘Buddha goes everywhere, roaming the kingdoms and talking with living beings, yet he never strays for a single thought from shining purity.’
Zen Master Rinzai
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Morning meditation — Wealthy and Famous.
‘Many have become wealthy and famous, but no one knows where they have gone with their wealth and fame.’
Acharya Shantideva
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Morning meditation: Awakening Dissolves the Idea.
‘Awakening dissolves the idea of both self and not self.’
Zen Graffiti
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Morning meditation — Name and Form.
‘Not having attained enlightenment, however, a person holds onto name and form, praising himself and claiming his dharma to be the One Dharma.’
Bassui Tokushō
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Morning meditation — Just Because.
‘Do not let the word ’emptiness’ delude you — just because there’s no self, it doesn’t mean there is no Buddha.’
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