Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscri...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website.    If you are subscribed...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Z...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our websit...

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   Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. ...

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   Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, bo...

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   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     If you are subscri...

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/9083919...

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     If you are...

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

On this episode, Brian covers Week Five of the Truth of Happiness, the virtue factors of the eightfold path. 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   Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.u...

On this episode, Matt covers Week Four of the Truth of Happiness focusing on the need for skillful fabrications. 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   Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zo...

On this episode, Brian covers Week Three of the Truth of Happiness focusing on the Four Noble Truths. 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   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/908...

On this episode, Jen covers Week Two of the Truth of Happiness focusing on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. 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   Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoo...

On this episode, Brian covers Week One of the Truth of Happiness and provides an overview of the Four Noble Truths in relation to our practice and meditation in particular. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next several weeks on this material. Next week we will cover the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Pleas...

On this episode, Matt and Brian provide an introduction to the Truth of Happiness (TOH) focusing on cultivating virtue in tandem with mediation practice. A group discussion follows. We will be spending the next 12 weeks or so covering this material. Details and readings can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation   Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am ea...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 25: Monks.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notificatio...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 24: Craving.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notificati...

On this episode, Jen continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 23: Elephants.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notificat...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 22: Hell.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notifications...

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 21: Miscellany.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notific...

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 20: The Path.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notifica...

On this episode, Tom continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 19: The Judge.   Please join us for (interim) classes on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079     If you are subscribed to our Podcast on  Podbean , iTunes , or Spotify  you will receive notificat...