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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 — At the heart of the Buddha’s message is the notion of the Middle Way.

  By Buddhism Now on 30 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘At the heart of the Buddha’s message is the notion of the Middle Way — a path that avoids the extremes of indulgence in sensual pleasures on one side and severe asceticism on the other.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness.

  By Buddhism Now on 29 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘There are ‘four virtues’ of perpetual happiness and purity. This is why it is said that the one who comes to meditate truly and correctly, must sit facing the innermost sanctuary of truth.’

  Zen Master Hakuin

• Morning meditation — Luminous, monks, is the mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Luminous, monks, is the mind. And it is freed from incoming defilements. The well-instructed disciple of the noble ones discerns that as it actually is present.’

  Bassui Tokushō

• Morning meditation — The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The significance of the Three Marks of Existence cannot be overstated. These truths about the nature of reality — impermanence, suffering, and not-self — are at the core of the Buddha’s teaching enlightenment.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — That is what is called peace.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 March 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘You must neither postulate a mind, nor try to compel a state of peace. That is what is called peace.’

  Zen Master Niutou

• Morning Meditaton — Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Dharma — In the eye, it is called seeing. In the ear, hearing. In the nose, smelling; in the mouth, tasting. In the feet, walking.’

  Zen Master Rinzai

• Morning meditation — One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 March 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  ‘One of the greatest challenges in spiritual practice is to go beyond the need for names and descriptions, for these are the tools of thought, not of awareness.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Those who are able to realise the Truth.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Those who are able to realise the Truth within their own mind have sown the seed of Buddhahood.’

  Hui Neng