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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 — When we try to grasp the nature of enlightenment or liberation.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When we try to grasp the nature of enlightenment or liberation purely through the intellect, we often find ourselves at an impasse. The concepts that once seemed clear become paradoxical, and the distinctions we rely upon begin to dissolve.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — For those who do not know their own mind.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘When you hear me talk about the Void, do not at once fall into the idea of vacuity. It is of the utmost importance that we should not fall into this idea, because when a man sits quietly and keeps his mind blank he will abide in a state of ‘‘Voidness of Indifference’’.’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — What’s worrying you now?

  By Buddhism Now on 26 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Everyone has a natural koan. What’s worrying you now? A seemingly intractable problem. Illness, old age, death?’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The enlightenment in which you see your true mind and realise your true nature.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The enlightenment in which you see your true mind and realise your true nature is transmitted outside of the scriptures; it is not based on names and words.’

  Bassui Tokushō

• Morning meditation — We have; yellow hat, red hat, black hat.

  By Buddhism Now on 24 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘We have; yellow hat, red hat, black hat — one day will we get a green hat so lamas take more care of environment.’

  Dalai Lama

• Morning meditation — Prove it to the people who live in your home.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Prove it to the people who live in your home that you are master of yourself. This is a very good
  practice.’

  Thich Nhat Hanh

• Morning meditation — Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures Numerous beyond count.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 March 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  ‘Mastering the essence of the profound scriptures
  Numerous beyond count, and accomplishing the
  Ocean of practices, like the six perfections,
  Place all sentient beings, blind as cattle, on the
  Path leading to knowledge, freedom, and joy.’

  Yangchen Shepai Dorje

• Morning meditation — If my heart is tormented by hatred.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 March 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘If my heart is tormented by hatred, my mind will never be at peace. I will find neither joy nor wellbeing, neither sleep nor repose.’

  Acharya Shantideva