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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 — Free from fear of death.
‘Understanding life and death — free to come and go—free from fear of death. No need to look for worthiness it will arise of itself.’
Zen Master Rinzai
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Morning meditation — Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality.
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation – A beginner to Buddhist practice has more chance.
‘A beginner to Buddhist practice has more chance of awakening than someone who thinks they know it all.’
Zen Graffiti
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Morning meditation — As we continue our journey.
‘Buddha’s path is not one of striving but a path of realising, not a path of becoming but a path of being. It is a path that asks us to let go of our ideas about enlightenment and to experience the truth of our own being, directly and intimately, in each moment of our lives.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Teachings can be most profound.
‘Teachings can be most profound, but those who listen may not understand. Just do the practice wholeheartedly and you can arrive at real understanding; it will bring you to the same place the teachings are talking about.’
Ajahn Chah
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Fragrance of chrysanthemums.
Fragrance of chrysanthemums
in Nara there are so many
old Buddha statues
Basho
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Morning meditation — Doing what the Buddha did.
‘When we practise Buddhism, we are doing what the Buddha did.’
Geshe Tashi Tsering
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Morning meditation — Entering the Buddha gate.
‘The precepts are a shortcut for entering the Buddha gate.’
Bassui Tokushō
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