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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 enlightenment in which you see your true mind and realise your true nature.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The enlightenment in which you see your true mind and realise your true nature is transmitted outside of the scriptures; it is not based on names and words.’

  Bassui Tokushō

• Morning meditation — We have; yellow hat, red hat, black hat.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘We have; yellow hat, red hat, black hat — one day will we get a green hat so lamas take more care of environment.’

  Dalai Lama

• Morning meditation — Prove it to the people who live in your home.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Prove it to the people who live in your home that you are master of yourself. This is a very good
  practice.’

  Thich Nhat Hanh

• Morning meditation — Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures Numerous beyond count.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘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 — If my heart is tormented by hatred.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If my heart is tormented by hatred, my mind will never be at peace. I will find neither joy nor wellbeing, neither sleep nor repose.’

  Acharya Shantideva

• Morning meditation — When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Those who seek the Buddha and dharma outside of mind are all children of rich men who have forgotten where their homes are. When you awaken to the unique and wonderful dharma of your true nature, it is as if the lost child had come home.’

  Bassui Tokushō

• Morning meditation — It is simply that when ordinary people hear a true discourse.

  By Buddhism Now on 19 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘It is simply that when ordinary people hear a true discourse, because of their ignorance, there are a thousand variations and ten thousand distinctions. It’s like squinting your eyes to make one moon appear as two.’

  Bassui Tokushō

• Morning meditation — May all those lost in the pain of jealousy.

  By Buddhism Now on 18 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘May all those lost in the pain of jealousy find delight in the success of others’

  Everyday Buddhism