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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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Morning meditation — The mind is an affirmative phenomenon.
‘The mind is an affirmative phenomenon, but on the ordinary level it is obscured by concepts.’
Dalai Lama
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Morning meditation — The upper part of our consciousness is called ‘mind consciousness’.
‘The upper part of our consciousness is called ‘mind consciousness’, and this is linked to the intellect. So a dharma talk should be considered to be like rain falling down on the earth.’
Thich Nhat Hanh
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Morning meditation — Buddhahood comes from cultivation of the. self-nature within us.
‘Buddhahood comes from cultivation of the. self-nature within us. Do not seek it outside the body. When your self-nature is under delusion, you are ordinary people, but when your self-nature is awakened and alert, you are Buddhas.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation — Those who think ‘this is me’.
‘Those who think ‘‘this is me’’, ‘‘this is mine’’, are on the path of suffering.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning Meditation — Truth, always apparent and exposed.
‘Truth, always apparent and exposed.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning meditation — How do we get rid of self.
‘Q: How do we get rid of self.
Chime Rinpoche: You never had one in the first place.’Lama Chime Rinpoche
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Morning meditation — A static condition is not the right zazen.
‘A static condition is not the right zazen.’
Rindo Fujimoto Roshi
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Morning meditation – The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience.
‘The Buddha placed great emphasis on personal experience and understanding.’
Everyday Buddhism
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