Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

On this episode, Matt continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho wrapping up the book with the section on Harmony. In two weeks, we'll provide a recap and integration for the whole series. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn...

On this episode, Jen continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho Things as They Are. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be working through this material over the next several weeks.   Should you...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho beginning continuing the final section on the Fourth Noble Truth, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, & Right Concentration. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classe...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho beginning the final section on the Fourth Noble Truth, Right View and Right Intention. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be wo...

On this episode, Matt continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho closing out the third noble truth with Realization.  Next week will close start the fourth noble truth, the truth of the path of cessation. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with...

On this episode, Matt continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho and on the third noble truth with Cessation, next week will close out the third with realization. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We...

On this episode, Jen continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho opening up the section on the third noble truth, next week will dive deeper. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be working throug...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho closing out the Second Noble Truth and Accomplishments. In two weeks we'll continue our review with Third Noble Truth. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sume...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho continuing our talks on the Second Noble Truth and the nature of grasping and then letting go. Next week we'll continue our review with Accomplishments. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the websi...

On this episode, Matt continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho beginning our talks on the Second Noble Truth and the nature of desire. Next week we'll continue our review with Grasping is Suffering. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a li...

On this episode, Jen continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho closing out the First Noble Truth with Pleasure & Displeasure and insight into those situations. Next week we'll begin the Second Noble Truth of the cause of suffering. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho with a closer look at the First Noble Truth and how we deny suffering and how we can use morality and compassion to investigate it. Next week we'll wrap up the First Noble Truth with Pleasure / Displeasure and insight into our various situations. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to unde...

On this episode, Brian continues our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho with a closer look at the First Noble Truth and suffering and self-view. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be working through...

On this episode, Matt begins our study of the Four Noble Truths as presented by Ajahn Sumedho with an introduction to the book and overview of the approach. The Four Noble Truths offer us a profound means to understand the nature of our own experience, they are an integral part of daily life and practice. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's...

On this episode, Brian and Matt have a conversation about Merit. Merit has a bit of a stigma to it, especially in Western societies; we can easily turn this into an "I-making" process. But this shouldn't be thought of as a means towards some achievement or recognition or validation. It is meant as a means of deepening practice, integrating the precepts, and cultivating mindfulness. There are three...

On this episode, Brian completes our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with a recap and integration session. Next week will be our (almost) Spring Hybrid Retreat, details can be found here . Starting on March 7th, we'll begin a series on Ajahn Sumedho's book on the Four Noble Truths, information for that can be found on the Classes page of the website.   Should you have any quest...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with the final chapter Sn 4:16 To Sāriputta , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will wrap up the Book of Eights with a recap and integration...

On this episode, Jen continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:15 The Rod Embraced , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next couple of weeks. Details a...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:14 Quickly , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next couple of weeks. Details and past...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:13 The Great Array , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several weeks. Details an...

On this episode, Jen continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:12 The Lesser Array , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several weeks. Details and...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:11 Quarrels & Disputes , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several weeks. Det...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:10 Before the Break-up (of the Body) , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:9 To Māgandiya , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several weeks. Details and pa...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:8 To Pasūra , located in the  Sutta Nipāta , in the fifth book of the Pali Canon, the  Khuddaka Nikāya . This part of the Canon holds some of the earliest teachings of the Buddha, cutting to the heart of his Dhamma. We will be working through this chapter for the next several months. Details and past...