Author Archives

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 — It is this quiet, persistent practice.

  By Buddhism Now on 25 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘The Buddha often likened his teachings to a raft — a means of crossing the river of suffering to reach the far shore of liberation. Once the far shore is reached, there is no need to carry the raft further.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — The relationship between anicca (impermanence) and patience (kṣānti).

  By Buddhism Now on 24 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Another integration that deepens through Buddhist practice is the relationship between anicca (impermanence) and patience (kṣānti).’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — He who is puffed up by the slightest impression.

  By Buddhism Now on 23 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Within our mind there is a Buddha, and that Buddha within is the real Buddha. If Buddha is not to be sought within our mind, where shall we find the real Buddha?’

  Hui Neng

• Morning meditation — But in true giving, these distinctions fall away.

  By Buddhism Now on 22 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Ordinarily, when we give, we are aware of ourselves as the giver, of the object as the gift, and of the person receiving it. These distinctions create a sense of separation between the three elements. But in true giving, these distinctions fall away.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — But in true giving, these distinctions fall away.

  By Buddhism Now on 21 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Ordinarily, when we give, we are aware of ourselves as the giver, of the object as the gift, and of the person receiving it. These distinctions create a sense of separation between the three elements. But in true giving, these distinctions fall away.’

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Our society is based on becoming.

  By Buddhism Now on 20 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Our society is based on becoming. I was brought up to become something. We were always looking ahead into the future, always thinking there was something we must do. ‘You’re not good enough the way you are.’

  Ajahn Sumedho

• Morning meditation — I offered you gold.

  By Buddhism Now on 19 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘I offered you gold; it’s not my fault you preferred a pebble.’
  (The leprechaun in the film
  The Luck of the Irish.).

  Everyday Buddhism

• Morning meditation — Many monks who practise in meditation halls.

  By Buddhism Now on 18 November 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  ‘Many monks who practise in meditation halls often just settle down in such places. Thus out of ten practitioners eight or nine are unable to pierce through the barrier of the patriarchs.’

  Kusan Sunim