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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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Crossing the Flood.
This sutta uses the metaphor of crossing a dangerous flood (ogha) to represent transcending samsara. The Buddha’s method—neither striving too hard nor being completely passive—illustrates the Middle Way.
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Morning meditation — The spiritual source shines clear.
‘The spiritual source shines clear in the light; the branching streams flow on in the dark.’
Sandōkai
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Morning meditation — Awareness is not something we create.
‘Awareness is not something we create; it is already present, a natural quality of mind.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Strong faith combined with weak intellect.
‘Strong faith combined with weak intellect are apt to lead to the error of narrow minded dogmatism.’
Gampopa
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Morning meditation — Weakness of faith combined with strength of intellect.
‘Weakness of faith combined with strength of intellect are apt to lead to the error of talkativeness.’
Gampopa
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Morning meditation — The Buddha’s path is one of waking up from delusion.
‘The Buddha’s path is one of waking up from delusion and seeing the world with the bright clarity of awareness. This is not an intellectual exercise, but a lived experience.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Delusion and awareness are not static forces.
‘Delusion & awareness are not static forces; they’re in constant motion. In one moment, we may be lost in delusion, caught up in a story of self or desire. In the next moment, awareness may arise, illuminating the truth and revealing the emptiness of that story.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — According to Buddhism it is very important to understand.
‘According to Buddhism it is very important to understand that whatever feelings other people have, you also share those same feelings.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
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