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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 Prajna immanent in the Essence of Mind of every one.
‘The Prajna immanent in the Essence of Mind of every one may be likened to the rain, the moisture of which refreshes every living thing, trees and plants as well as sentient beings.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation — Negative motivations have negative reactions.
‘Get to the point of realising, without doubt, that negative motivations have negative reactions’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Enlightenment is just the same thing as this Manjusri.
‘If I had set out for enlightenment, then I would wish to fully know it. But I do not strive after enlightenment, because enlightenment is just the same thing as this Manjusri, the Crown Prince.’
Prajnaparamita
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Morning Meditation — The Muni can observe delusion.
‘The Muni can observe delusion; the person with delusion cannot.’
Aryadeva
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Morning meditation — Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality.
‘Buddha as an experience transcends mere personality; it invites us to embody his enlightened awareness, manifesting wisdom and compassion in our own lives.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — The mind is an affirmative phenomenon.
‘The mind is an affirmative phenomenon, but on the ordinary level it is obscured by concepts.’
Dalai Lama
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Morning meditation — The upper part of our consciousness is called ‘mind consciousness’.
‘The upper part of our consciousness is called ‘mind consciousness’, and this is linked to the intellect. So a dharma talk should be considered to be like rain falling down on the earth.’
Thich Nhat Hanh
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Morning meditation — Buddhahood comes from cultivation of the. self-nature within us.
‘Buddhahood comes from cultivation of the. self-nature within us. Do not seek it outside the body. When your self-nature is under delusion, you are ordinary people, but when your self-nature is awakened and alert, you are Buddhas.’
Hui Neng
