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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 — Should we introspect our mind with real Prajna.

  By Buddhism Now on 12 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Should we introspect our mind with real Prajna, all erroneous views would be vanquished in a moment, and as soon as we know the Essence of Mind we arrive immediately at the Buddha stage.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — Learned Audience, without enlightenment.

  By Buddhism Now on 11 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Learned Audience, without enlightenment there would be no difference between a Buddha and other living beings; while a gleam of enlightenment is enough to make any living being the equal of a Buddha.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life.

  By Buddhism Now on 10 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Whether in a literal forest or in the midst of a busy life, the challenge remains the same: to step away from the distractions of the world, to face the restless mind, and to find the peace that comes from understanding the true nature of existence.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation.

  By Buddhism Now on 9 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The third noble truth offers the promise of liberation: the cessation of suffering is possible. This state, known as Nirvana (Nibbana), is the extinguishing of craving, the ending of attachment, and the realisation of the unconditioned.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent.

  By Buddhism Now on 8 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Buddha taught that all conditioned things are impermanent—that everything arises and passes away according to causes and conditions. This understanding of impermanence is central to Buddhist practice, as it reveals the futility of clinging to constantly changing things.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — I cannot stress enough to you the absolute importance of sticking to your practice.

  By Buddhism Now on 7 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘I cannot stress enough to you the absolute importance of sticking to your practice no matter what. No adjustment is required; no calculation is needed.’

  Harada Tangen Roshi

• Morning meditation — The early Buddhist forest-dwellers saw themselves not as individuals with rigid identities.

  By Buddhism Now on 6 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The early Buddhist forest-dwellers saw themselves not as individuals with rigid identities but as part of the interconnected flow of all things, just as impermanent and insubstantial as the trees and rivers around them.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — For those steeped in conventional ideas about teachers.

  By Buddhism Now on 5 January 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘For those steeped in conventional ideas about teachers, doctrines, and spiritual attainment, the Buddha’s self-enlightenment was difficult to grasp.’

  Everyday Buddhism