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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 Middle Way is a path that both transcends the self.

  By Buddhism Now on 15 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Middle Way is a path that both transcends the self and meets us where we are, offering wisdom and compassion for all stages of the journey.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The point that the path offers a way to live in alignment with deeper truths.

  By Buddhism Now on 14 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The point that the path offers a way to live in alignment with deeper truths suggests that the Eightfold Path is more a way of liberation than merely a way to liberation, which makes sense.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Asked why he wore such a large hat.

  By Buddhism Now on 13 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Asked why he wore such a large hat, Zen master Huang Po replied, ‘because it has to cover the myriad worlds.’

  Huang Po

• Morning meditation — How can one cultivate a path to liberation.

  By Buddhism Now on 12 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘How can one cultivate a path to liberation when the idea of a ‘self’ progressing along such a path is, according to the Buddha, fundamentally delusional?’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The cessation of suffering.

  By Buddhism Now on 11 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The cessation of suffering is not simply the result of following a methodical path; it is a truth that can be directly realised through wisdom.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom.

  By Buddhism Now on 10 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The act of giving becomes a natural expression of compassion and wisdom, free from attachment and egotism. It is a moment of profound unity, where the boundaries between self and other dissolve.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — When we can’t wait for other people to honour us.

  By Buddhism Now on 9 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When we can’t wait for other people to honour us, we tend to put robes of honour on ourselves.’

  Trevor Leggett

• Morning meditation: Today is Rohatsu – the Zen Buddhist day celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment.

  By Buddhism Now on 8 December 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Then the practice will naturally ripen and gradually you will enter wonderful states. If you practise in such a way for a very long time, then you will surely realise great awakening.’

  Zen Buddhism