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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 — As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object.
‘As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object. There is only just this, known without grasping, seen without separation. No drama. No statement. Not-one, not-two.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Just as a rock is not shaken by a storm, the wise are not affected by praise or blame.
‘The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings: ‘Do not associate with bad friends, do not associate with the worst of people. Associate with good friends, associate with the best of people.’
The Dhammapada
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Morning meditation — Each moment of mindful awareness.
‘Each moment of mindful awareness, each breath, each act of kindness is an expression of this awakened nature. This is why practice is described not as the path to awakening but as the activity of awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — The Buddha’s skill in teaching (upaya-kaushalya).
‘The Buddha’s skill in teaching (upaya-kaushalya) allowed him to present the Dhamma in ways appropriate to his audience, sometimes emphasising distinctions, sometimes interconnectedness, always aiming at liberation.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Here, bhikkhus, some misguided men learn the Dhamma.
‘Here, bhikkhus, some misguided men learn the Dhamma — discourses, stanzas, expositions, verses, exclamations, sayings, and answers to questions — but having learned the Dhamma, they do not examine the meaning of those teachings with wisdom.’
Alagaddupama Sutta
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Morning meditation — Buddha made an important distinction between ordinary acts of giving and true dāna.
‘The Buddha made an important distinction between ordinary acts of giving and true dāna, which transcends the ordinary understanding of giving. In true dāna, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient.
This is the union of giving and anattā (not-self).’Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — In the teachings of the Buddha, dāna (giving) holds a place of great significance.
‘In the teachings of the Buddha, dāna (giving) holds a place of great significance. At its most basic level, giving is an ethical practice that cultivates generosity, selflessness, and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — In his profound teachings.
‘In his profound teachings, the Buddha illuminated the possibility of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth — what we know as samsara.’
Everyday Buddhism
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