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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 — Why do you have doubts?
‘Why do you have doubts? Who is it that doubts? Only through self-examination can you understand.’
Ajahn Chah
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Happy New Year everyone. — Whatever is in the future is not here yet.
‘Whatever is in the future is not here yet, so do not direct your hopes and longings towards it; for, when minding about the future ceases of itself, it can be said that there is no future.’
Hui Hai
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Morning meditation — The past is an idea.
‘The past is an idea.
The future is an idea.
All the time; all the time.’Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — In the quest to accomplish the wisdom tradition.
‘In the quest to accomplish the wisdom tradition
As taught by the mighty Tathagata himself,
Keep inner vision as your peerless guide;
Launch into meditation on the nature of voidness,
Legacy of Nagarjuna, and accomplish his state.’Yangchen Shepai Dorje
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Morning meditation — Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces.
‘Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces beyond our control.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning meditation — Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures.
‘Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures
Numerous beyond count, and accomplishing the
Ocean of practices, like the six perfections,
Place all sentient beings, blind as cattle, on the
Path leading to knowledge, freedom, and joy.’Yangchen Shepai Dorje
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Morning Meditation — Ordinary Mind is Tao.
‘Ordinary Mind is Tao. Hundreds of flowers in spring, the moon in autumn.’
Zen Comments on the Mumonkan.
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Morning meditation — The highest principle cannot be explained.
‘The highest principle cannot be explained;
It is neither free nor bound.
Lively and attuned to everything,
It is always right before you.’Niutou Farong
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