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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 — Those who follow the Way are like warriors.
‘Those who follow the Way are like warriors who fight single-handed with a multitude of foes.’
Buddha
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Morning Meditation — Nothing is gained by speaking.
‘The motto for becoming genuine: nothing is gained by speaking. The goodness of Vimalakirti enters the gate of nonduality.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning meditation — When we see the goodness or the badness of other people.
‘When we see the goodness or the badness of other people we are not attracted by it, nor repelled by it, nor attached to it; so that our attitude of mind is as void as space. In this way, we say our mind is great.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation — If intense cold strikes not to the bone.
‘If intense cold strikes not to the bone, how can plum blossom be fragrant?’
Huang Po
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Morning meditation — When mental processes arise.
‘When mental processes arise, all dharmas [things] spring forth; when mental processes cease, all dharmas cease likewise.’
The Buddha
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Morning meditation — When alone check your mind.
‘When alone check your mind. When in company watch your mouth.’
Atisa Dipamkara
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Morning meditation — Awareness is a natural state; it’s normal.
‘Awareness is a natural state; it’s normal. It isn’t a compounded state that depends on other conditions.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning meditation — You don’t have to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist.
‘You don’t have to be a vegetarian to be a Buddhist, but it certainly helps the beings you decide not to eat.’
Zen Graffiti
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