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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 Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma is not the articulation of truth but the direct experience of it.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves. In this way, awareness and wisdom are not separate; they are two aspects of the same practice, each deepening and supporting the other.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice, as it trains the mind to stay grounded in reality rather than becoming lost in distraction or delusion.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanence) with the practice of patience.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanenc) with the practice of patience, we develop a profound equanimity. We recognise that whatever difficulties or challenges we face will also pass, just as all things do.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society is that it’s in headlong flight from the truth of the human condition, from the fact that we all, without exception, are subject to old age, sickness and death.’

  John Snelling

• Morning meditation — As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object. There is only just this, known without grasping, seen without separation. No drama. No statement. Not-one, not-two.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Just as a rock is not shaken by a storm, the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Buddha emphasised this point throughout his teachings: ‘Do not associate with bad friends, do not associate with the worst of people. Associate with good friends, associate with the best of people.’

  The Dhammapada

• Morning meditation — Each moment of mindful awareness.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 August 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Each moment of mindful awareness, each breath, each act of kindness is an expression of this awakened nature. This is why practice is described not as the path to awakening but as the activity of awakening.’

  Everyday Buddhism