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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 — However, everything I’ve just said.
‘However, everything I’ve just said – the seeing of the difference between fact and opinion, the ability to simply see everything arising, one thing after another – is only the first step.’
Gien Inour Roshi
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Morning meditation — As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms.
‘As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms, it is essential to return to the simplicity of the teachings and to understand that the true power of the Dharma lies not in the techniques we use, but in the quality of our attention, intention, and understanding.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning Meditation — Whether one goes on or returns.
‘Whether one goes on or returns, there is no “elsewhere”. The very body he has is, indeed, Buddha.’
Zen Master Hakuin
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Morning meditation — After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward.
‘After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward, subsides naturally, and the true face shows itself as the solution to the koan.’
Trevor Leggett
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Morning meditation — Though all his life a fool.
‘Though all his life a fool associates with a wise person, he no more comprehends the Truth than a spoon tastes the soup.’
The Dhammapada
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Morning meditation — Buddha is the teacher who uses no words.
‘Buddha is the teacher who uses no words.’
Zen Graffiti
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Look at the image of Fudo, by Hakuin Zenji.
The sword which he holds in his right hand shows that he cuts off all illusionary ideas
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Morning meditation — No Dukkha no awakening.
‘No Dukkha no awakening.’
Zen Graffiti
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