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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 — The wise who point out our faults.
‘The wise who point out our faults, are worth cultivating as they guide us to a hidden treasure.’
The Dhammapada
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Morning Meditation — If you see into this fact.
‘In one instant, as it is, is an infinite number of kalpas.
An infinite number of kalpas are at the same time this one instant.
If you see into this fact,
The True Self which is seeing has been seen into.’Zen master Mumon
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Morning meditation — Metta, or loving-kindness, is much deeper than just having nice ideas.
‘The Buddhist practice of Metta, or loving-kindness, is much deeper than just having nice ideas and good thoughts.’
Everyday Buddhist
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Morning Meditation — Deep existence is beyond forms.
‘Deep existence is beyond forms, wisdom illuminates the inside of the circle. Inside the circle the self vanishes, neither existent nor nonexistent.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning Meditation — Those who are following the Way.
‘Those who are following the Way should behave like a log drifting along a stream. If the log is neither held by the banks, nor seized by men, nor obstructed by the gods, nor kept in the whirlpool, I assure you that this log will reach the ocean.’
Buddha
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Morning Meditation — Those who follow the Way are like warriors.
‘Those who follow the Way are like warriors who fight single-handed with a multitude of foes.’
Buddha
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Morning Meditation — Nothing is gained by speaking.
‘The motto for becoming genuine: nothing is gained by speaking. The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate of nonduality.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning meditation — When we see the goodness or the badness of other people.
‘When we see the goodness or the badness of other people we are not attracted by it, nor repelled by it, nor attached to it; so that our attitude of mind is as void as space. In this way, we say our mind is great.’
Hui Neng
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