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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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Afternoon meditation — Those who seek the Buddha and dharma.
‘Those who seek the Buddha and dharma outside of mind are all children of rich men who have forgotten where their homes are.’
Bassui Tokushō
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Morning Meditation — Very naturally mind and dharmas emerge.
‘Very naturally mind and dharmas emerge and harmonise.’
Hongzhi Zhengjue
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Morning meditation — You are not able to dismiss lingering habits.
‘You are not able to dismiss lingering habits simply because you are not looking into your own nature.’
Bassui Tokushō
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Morning meditation — It is certain that we have seeds of happiness.
‘It is certain that we have seeds of happiness, seeds of joy, of peace, of love, in us, but it may be that during our daily lives, nobody knows how to touch those seeds.’
Thich Nhat Hanh
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Morning Meditation — Have you not heard.
‘Have you not heard that what comes in through the front gate is not the family treasure.’
Zen master Mumon
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Morning meditation — Awareness; you can chew gum, wash up and listen.
‘Awareness; you can chew gum, wash up and listen to the radio at the same time and still be aware, because it includes the thing.’
Ajahn Sumedho
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Morning meditation — Do not gulp the tea but sip it slowly.
‘Do not gulp the tea but sip it slowly allowing its fragrance to fill one’s mouth. There is no need to have any special attitude while drinking except one of thankfulness’
Popchong Sunim
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Morning meditation — The deathless is a way of life.
‘The deathless is a way of life.’
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