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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 — In the absence of thought-coverings.
‘In the absence of thought-coverings he has not been made to tremble, he has overcome what can upset, in the end sustained by Nirvana.’
Heart of Perfect Wisdom
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Morning meditation — Joy is not something we can grasp.
‘Joy is not something we can grasp and hold on to, it comes and goes like spring rain, softening everything.’
John Aske
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Morning meditation — Don’t let your insights get washed away.
‘Don’t let your insights get washed away in thought.’
Zen Graffiti
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Morning meditation — It’s hard training the mind.
‘It’s hard [training the mind] in that it doesn’t conform to our desires.’
Ajahn Chah
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Morning meditation — Our mortal nature is Buddha nature.
‘Our mortal nature is Buddha nature. Beyond this nature there’s no Buddha. Buddha is our nature. There’s no Buddha besides this nature.’
Bodhidharma
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Morning meditation — In regard to training the mind.
‘In regard to training the mind, sometimes we may say it’s easy. It’s easy to say, but it’s hard to do, very hard.’
Ajahn Chah
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Morning meditation — Just know yourself.
‘Just know yourself, this is your witness.’
Ajahn Chah
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Morning meditation — Just listening to the Dharma rain.
‘Just listening to the Dharma rain.’
Zen Graffiti
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