Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

Dhamma talks on the direct teachings of the Buddha as preserved in the second book of the Pali Canon, the Sutta Pitaka.

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July 12, 2025 37 mins

On this episode, Jen continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the second step: Virtue. We will be spending the next few months working through this series of teachings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Brian begins our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, starting with the first step: Hearing the Dhamma. We will be spending the next few months working through this series of teachings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Brian finishes our discussion on the Sublime Attitudes with Upekkha, Equanimity. This talk highlights the importance of finding balance, of staying in the middle of all phenomena, to cultivate the heart limitlessly. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Brian continues our discussion on the Sublime Attitudes turning to Mudita, Empathetic Joy. We will wrap up the Sublime Attitudes next Saturday with Equanimity. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Jen continues our discussion on the Sublime Attitudes turning to Karuna, Compassion. We will be reviewing these attitudes for the next few weeks. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Brian discusses the importance of Metta, or Goodwill and how it relates to the Noble Eightfold Path. The first of four Brahmaviharas, or Sublime Attitudes. We will be reviewing these attitudes for the next few weeks. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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May 24, 2025 39 mins

On this episode, Brian provides a recap of the Truth of Happiness series, covering everything from holding the precepts to the ending of the effluents, the four noble truths, and dependent co-arising. A group discussion follows. Over the next several weeks we will be reviewing the Brahmaviharas, or the sublime abidings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes...

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On this episode, Matt covers Week Fifteen of the Truth of Happiness covering the Aditta-pariyaya Sutta, the All is aflame. A group discussion follows. We will be wrapping up the Truth of Happiness next weekend with an integration / recap session. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Matt covers Week Fourteen of the Truth of Happiness covering the Ratana Sutta and recapping the precepts. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Brian covers Week Thirteen of the Truth of Happiness and discusses the effluents, the underlying conditions that both create and perpetuate dukkha. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Jen covers Week Twelve of the Truth of Happiness and discusses the common hindrances to our practice. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Brian covers Week Eleven of the Truth of Happiness and discusses the Buddha's awakenings and the central importance that Kamma and Rebirth play in our daily practice. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Jen covers Week Ten of the Truth of Happiness and discusses Dependent Origination, or Dependent Co-arising, the process by which we give birth to stress and suffering. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Brian covers Week Nine of the Truth of Happiness and discusses the Five Clinging Aggregates, along with an aggregates meditation. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Jen covers Week Eight of the Truth of Happiness with the Three Marks of Existence, also referred to as the Three Perceptions. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Brian covers Week Seven of the Truth of Happiness continuing the Eightfold Path with the Wisdom factors, Right View and Right Resolve. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

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On this episode, Jen finishes our weekend retreat with Part 3 of the Sacca-vibhanga Sutta with a discussion on the eightfold path. A class discussion follows. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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On this episode, Matt continues our Spring Retreat with the second part of the Sacca-Vibhanga Sutta going into more detail about the first three noble truths. A class discussion follows. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 

 

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On this episode, Brian discusses the first part of the Sacca-Vibhanga Sutta with a discussion on the Dhamma Wheel and the First Noble Truth. A class discussion follows. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 

 

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On this episode, Matt covers Week Six of the Truth of Happiness continuing the eightfold path with the Concentration factors. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation

 

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