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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 — In the play of emptiness.

  By Buddhism Now on 4 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘In the play of emptiness, Buddha functions through us, not as a distant deity, but as the very essence of our awakened nature.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — As we practise, we come to see that liberation is not something to be attained in the future.

  By Buddhism Now on 3 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘As we practise, we come to see that liberation is not something to be attained in the future, but a way of being that can be lived in the present — through the cessation of attachment via awareness and freedom from dukkha through awakening.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — However, everything I’ve just said.

  By Buddhism Now on 2 March 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘However, everything I’ve just said – the seeing of the difference between fact and opinion, the ability to simply see everything arising, one thing after another – is only the first step.’

  Gien Inour Roshi

• Morning meditation — As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms.

  By Buddhism Now on 1 March 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  ‘As we engage with Buddhism in its many forms, it is essential to return to the simplicity of the teachings and to understand that the true power of the Dharma lies not in the techniques we use, but in the quality of our attention, intention, and understanding.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning Meditation — Whether one goes on or returns.

  By Buddhism Now on 28 February 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Whether one goes on or returns, there is no “elsewhere”. The very body he has is, indeed, Buddha.’

  Zen Master Hakuin

• Morning meditation — After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward.

  By Buddhism Now on 27 February 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘After a good time, the rush of thoughts outward and inward, subsides naturally, and the true face shows itself as the solution to the koan.’

  Trevor Leggett

• Morning meditation — Though all his life a fool.

  By Buddhism Now on 26 February 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Though all his life a fool associates with a wise person, he no more comprehends the Truth than a spoon tastes the soup.’

  The Dhammapada

• Morning meditation — Buddha is the teacher who uses no words.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 February 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Buddha is the teacher who uses no words.’

  Zen Graffiti