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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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Dalai Lama gives the Opening Prayer in the U.S. Senate
Dalai Lama gives the Opening Prayer in the U.S. Senate 6 May 2014
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Have You Awakened? by Kusan Sunim
For the ninety days of this winter retreat people from nine different countries have gathered here. The times and seasons of all countries are not the same. Thus when it is winter here, it is summer elsewhere; and when it is daytime here, it is night-time elsewhere.
North, south, east and west being void, they form a single house.
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Learning or leaning?
The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience and understanding. But we’re inclined to forget this and try to obtain understanding second-hand…
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Einstein and Contemplation by John Aske
Einstein’s eyes were luminous and serene, like the eyes of a jade bodhisattva, lost in an absoluteness of being, where there is neither cat nor mouse, but only grace…
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Charismatic Modern Gurus, by John Snelling
Of course, in following a spiritual path — as in anything in life — one needs information, support and the guidance of experienced people…
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Selfie with the Dalai Lama
Member of the audience takes a selfie with the Dalai Lama
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Zazen is not step-by-step learning meditation, by Harada Sekkei Roshi
As long as you do not understand the Way of Buddha, you think that practice is the result of the Way.
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Notes on Meditation, from Ajahn Chah
If the mind is agitated by different things and you can’t concentrate, try taking an extra–deep breath until the lungs are completely full, and then release all the air until there is none left inside. Do this several times, then re–establish awareness…
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