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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 — While we are unenlightened.
‘While we are unenlightened, there is an element of shared or general experience.’
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
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Morning meditation — The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges.
‘The practice of kṣānti (Patience) requires us to meet life’s challenges with acceptance rather than resistance. It teaches us to let go of our reactive tendencies — anger, frustration, or resentment — and instead, respond with understanding and compassion.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy.
‘Vīrya, the fourth perfection, represents energy or enthusiastic effort. It is the driving force that sustains our Buddhist practice, propelling us forward on the path to awakening.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm.
‘When we understand śīla we naturally wish to avoid actions that cause harm. The practice of śīla aligns our actions with this understanding, helping us to act in ways that reduce suffering and promote wellbeing for ourselves and others.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Please understand that all your experience is your personal experience.
‘Please understand that all your experience is your personal experience rather than somebody else’s. It is your experience, and thus is different from the personal experience of others.’
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
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Morning meditation — The great beings see with their wisdom eye.
‘The great beings see with their wisdom eye
All things like reflections of forms;
They do not become stuck In the mire of so-called objects.’Arya Nagarjuna
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Morning meditation — Buddha’s Teaching: Just a few things that have fallen into words.
‘Buddha’s Teaching: Just a few things that have fallen into words..’
Zen Graffiti
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Morning meditation — One comes across a weed.
‘One comes across a weed, and it turns out to be an orchid.’
Zen Master Yunmen
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