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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 — When the mind feels attraction, when it feels aversion.
‘When the mind feels attraction, when it feels aversion, you don’t lose the path, but you know these conditions for what they are.’
Ajahn Chah
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Morning meditation — In order to recognise the essential nature.
‘In order to recognise the essential nature of the mind, we have to peel off different layers and clear away obscurations.’
Dalai Lama
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Morning meditation — We can’t meditate in only one posture.
‘We can’t meditate in only one posture. There are four postures for humans, standing, walking, sitting, and lying down.’
Ajahn Chah
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Morning meditation —When practising Buddhist meditation.
‘When practising Buddhist meditation, best not to look for answers in words or actions.’
Zen Graffiti
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Morning meditation — If only beings would recognise their own true face.
‘If only beings would recognise their own true face as that of the Tathagata whom they so eagerly seek.’
Shen Hui
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Morning meditation — Everything is True nature.
‘Everything is True nature. If you apply effort to anything other than finding it, even the smallest amount is a waste.’
ManGong Sunim
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Morning meditation — Anyone who knows that soy sauce is salty.
‘Anyone who knows that soy sauce is salty can practise Zen.’
ManGong Sunim
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Morning meditation — Everyone has Buddha nature.
‘Everyone has Buddha nature but they cannot become Buddha because they do not understand themselves’
ManGong
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