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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 — It’s great fun to observe.
‘I’m telling you, it’s great fun to observe closely how the mind works.’
Ajahn Chah
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When we see events through the lens of a pure mind.
This pure awareness is not detached or indifferent.
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Morning meditation — Though there are ten thousand different names.
‘Though there are ten thousand different names, there are not even two dharma realities. For that reason it is written in a sutra: ‘The teachings in the sutras are fingers pointing to the moon.’
Bassui Tokushō
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Season’s Greetings from us all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group.
Season’s Greetings from us all at Buddhism Now and Buddhist Publishing Group.
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Morning meditation — The unskilful make distinctions such as.
‘The unskilful make distinctions such as ‘this person’s my friend, this one’s my enemy’ The wise show goodwill to all.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning Meditation — Going beyond thought is going into sensitivity.
‘Going beyond thought is going into sensitivity; it is going into awareness and finally having the mind thinking in a creative, positive, sensitive way, instead of being clogged by the afflictions.’
Corrado Pensa
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The Buddha’s Meeting with Upaka
The Buddha’s awakening was not some flashy miracle but a quiet, serene realisation of the nature of suffering.
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Morning meditation — Delusion may be clever.
‘Delusion may be clever, but its cleverness is fragile. Awareness, when cultivated, shines through it, illuminating the truth of impermanence, suffering, and not-self.’
Everyday Buddhism
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