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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 — The nature of the tea itself is that of no-mind.
‘The nature of the tea itself is that of no-mind. It does not discriminate and make differences. It is just as it is.’
ManGong Sunim
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Morning meditation — Those who think ‘this is me’.
‘Those who think ‘‘this is me’’, ‘‘this is mine’’, are on the path of suffering.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Don’t get distracted.
‘Don’t get distracted. Don’t look for the Buddha anywhere apart from your own mind.’
Beopjeong Sunim
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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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