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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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Ten Verses on Oxherding, Zen master Guoan Shiyuan
In Zen, a herdboy’s search for his lost oxen has served as a parable for a practitioner’s pursuit of enlightenment since this Buddhist sect’s early history in China. In the eleventh century, the Song-dynasty Zen master Guoan Shiyuan (active ca. 1150) codified the parable into ten verses (gāthā), recorded and illustrated in this handscroll…
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Buddhism: What is So-Called Tathāgata Chan
Chinese Chan masters in the earlier periods did not possess a unified definition of Tathāgata Chan and Patriarchal Chan—instead, they wrote with rather ambiguous meanings and loose definitions…
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The Eye-opener, a short video of Nepalese sacred-art.
A short video of a Nepalese sacred-art master and his journey of patience and time. (around 6 minutes)
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A moment of realisation, by Diana St Ruth
A moment of realisation about the way we operate in the world can open doors in our mind for the light to come in and bring insight. It may cause us to cringe a bit when we reflect on how we’ve been in the past, a very uncomfortable feeling. On the other hand…
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Part 7 Zazenshin: Acupuncture Needle of Zazen, by Shohaku Okumura
Our practice is not so simple that when we sit in zazen, we automatically have fantastic experiences.
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The Helgö Buddha
A remarkable collection of religious items from diverse lands was discovered during archaeological excavations on the Swedish island of Helgö. Undoubtedly the most extraordinary find discovered during the excavations at Helgö was a small, bronze Buddha…
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The Four Vows. Harada Sekkei Roshi
As expressed in these words, we vow to awaken to the Way of Buddha. To receive the precepts means that by repeatedly making repentance, it is possible to awaken to the Dharma and this is why we chant these vows. Using these four vows as a common guide for all mankind…
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Dealing with Disease, by Ajahn Sumedho
Maybe disease isn’t something to get rid of; maybe it’s something to understand, to contemplate, to come to terms with. Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces beyond our control. We can, of course, learn how to live more carefully, respecting life, not misusing our bodies, nor exploiting them…
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