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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.

• Morning meditation — The past is an idea.

  By Buddhism Now on 31 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The past is an idea.
  The future is an idea.
  All the time; all the time.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — In the quest to accomplish the wisdom tradition.

  By Buddhism Now on 30 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘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

• Morning meditation — Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces.

  By Buddhism Now on 29 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Being born itself implies that we are going to be subject to different forces beyond our control.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘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

• Morning Meditation — Ordinary Mind is Tao.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Ordinary Mind is Tao. Hundreds of flowers in spring, the moon in autumn.’

  Zen Comments on the Mumonkan.

• Morning meditation — The highest principle cannot be explained.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘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

• Merry Christmas from all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 December 2025 • ( 4 )

  

  Merry Christmas from all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group.

• Morning meditation — In this troubled world of ours.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In this troubled world of ours, there are plenty of opportunities for deeds of compassion; but there seem to be all too few for sharing in others’ joy.
  It mostly requires a deliberate effort to identify oneself with the joys and successes of others.’

  Nyanaponika Thera