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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 — Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Āsava is a Pali term often translated as “outflows” or “taints”, referring to deep mental habits that keep the mind caught in saṃsāra.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Between mind and mind there is no gap.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Between mind and mind there is no gap.
  They all flow into the sea of original nature.’

  Nan-yüan

• Morning meditation — Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Sages seek from mind and not from the Buddha, whereas those who seek from the Buddha and not from mind are fools!’

  Zen Master Hui Hai

• Morning meditation — Reflecting on the way it is brings into consciousness.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Reflecting on the way it is brings into consciousness what a lifespan as a human being involves, the possibilities.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — You begin to trust the quiet knowing.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘You begin to trust the quiet knowing beneath the noise of the mind. You see the power of awareness.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — In the seen, only the seen.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In the seen, only the seen.
  In the heard, only the heard.
  In the sensed, only the sensed.
  In the cognised, only the cognised.
  Then, Bāhiya, there will be no ‘’you” in connection with that.’

  The Buddha

• Morning meditation — There are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In the long tradition of Buddhism, there are moments when words fail to fully express the depth of an awakened mind. The experience of liberation — of living an awakened life — often transcends the ordinary boundaries of language and logic.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 October 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Pause throughout the day to check in with yourself. Notice when you’re caught up in thought or emotional reactivity. The more you do this, the more intuitive it becomes.’

  Everyday Buddhism