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Cross River Meditation

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Authentic Buddha Dhamma for householders

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Spiritual Poetry Event

Cross River Meditation ·

2026/04/08

Cross River Meditation Center and Doylestown Community Zen announce a joint project that seeks to bring lovers of spiritual poetry, from any or no faith, together to write, read, and spontaneously compose before, during, and after meditation. We will alternate periods of traditional meditation with time to compose, read aloud, or otherwise share the poetry… Read More »Spiritual Poetry EventThe post Spiritual Poetry Event first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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WON Retreat Registration Now Open

Cross River Meditation ·

2026/03/25

We will once again be retreating at Won Dharma Center this coming June 19th through June 23rd. Please use the registration form below if you are planning to attend. Also, please read our cancellation and refund agreement here: Cancellations and Refunds. Upon completion of this form, you will be directed to our support page, please make… Read More »WON Retreat Registration Now OpenThe post WON Retreat Registration Now Open first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Upcoming Study

Cross River Meditation ·

2026/02/14

Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Sumedho Our next study will kick off March 14th returning to The Four Noble Truths which, of course, stand at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings, not as abstract doctrine but as a direct invitation to look into the nature of our own experience. In this text, Ajahn Sumedho presents… Read More »Upcoming StudyThe post Upcoming Study first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Spring Hybrid Retreat 2026

Cross River Meditation ·

2026/01/31

We will be holding our annual spring (almost) retreat on March 7th, 2026 at the mediation center in Frenchtown, NJ as well as Zoom online (if you need the Zoom info, please Contact us). We will do a little teaching on merit followed by several mediations and the opportunity for reflection. Merit has a bit… Read More »Spring Hybrid Retreat 2026The post Spring Hybrid Retreat 2026 first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Fall Meditation Retreat

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/09/19

Our Fall Retreat will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the center in Frenchtown and on Zoom. This will be a one day only event focused on deepening our meditation practices. Similar to our Won retreat, we will be doing several 90 minute sessions with breaks in between. We hope… Read More »Fall Meditation RetreatThe post Fall Meditation Retreat first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Upcoming Classes

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/09/19

The Book of Eights (Atthaka Vagga) Our upcoming next set of classes will cover The Book of Eights (Atthaka Vagga), found in the Sutta Nipāta, one of the earliest and most radical expressions of the Buddha’s teaching. It emphasizes the relinquishment of attachment to views, even those considered correct or noble. Rather than promoting a fixed doctrine, the… Read More »Upcoming Classes The post Upcoming Classes first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Retreat Expectations & Guidelines

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/05/29

Dear Friends in the Dhamma, Welcome to this year’s Cross River Meditation Center retreat. Thank you for committing your time and intention to deepening your understanding and direct experience of the Buddha’s Dhamma. This retreat follows the principles and practices taught by the Buddha and presented through the lens of the Sutta Pitaka, especially as… Read More »Retreat Expectations & GuidelinesThe post Retreat Expectations & Guidelines first appeared on Cross River

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Won Retreat Schedule

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/05/29

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at Won in a few weeks' time. Our retreat will be focused on deepening our practice as it relates to the Sublime Attitudes as well as an opportunity to cultivate the precepts. Below is the currently proposed schedule. This is, of course, subject to impermanence and change. The post Won Retreat Schedule first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Won Retreat Registration Closed

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/05/22

We are all booked up for the retreat at Won this coming June 24th – 27th! We’re looking forward to spending time practicing together. We are working through the itinerary and will update here, and in the newsletter, as we finalize it. Any questions in the meantime, please feel free to Contact Us.The post Won Retreat Registration Closed first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Spring 2025 Hybrid Retreat

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/03/08

Hello friends, we will conduct our annual hybrid Spring retreat in Frenchtown and on Zoom (if you need the link, please Contact Us) this coming Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16th. We will be focusing on the Sacca-Vibhanga Sutta, to reinforce the importance of integrating the Four Noble Truths into our daily lives. Suggested donation is… Read More »Spring 2025 Hybrid RetreatThe post Spring 2025 Hybrid Retreat first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Won Retreat Registration Open!

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/01/30

We will once again be retreating at Won Dharma Center this June 24th through June 27th. Please use the registration form below if you are planning to attend. Also, please read our cancellation and refund agreement here: Cancellations and Refunds. Upon completion of this form, you will be directed to our Support page. Please submit full… Read More »Won Retreat Registration Open!The post Won Retreat Registration Open! first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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Summer Retreat

Cross River Meditation ·

2025/01/02

Won Dharma Center We will once again be retreating at Won Dharma Center this coming June 24th – 27th. If you are interested in attending, please use the Contact page to let us know and we will get back to you with more details.The post Summer Retreat first appeared on Cross River Meditation.

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The Four Foundations Of Mindfulness

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/07/15

In the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha teaches the Four Foundations of Mindfulness for developing concentration and refined mindfulness of the Eightfold Path...Source

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Anicca, Anatta, Dukkha The Three Marks Of Existence

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/07/06

Anicca, Anatta, Dukkha The Three Marks Of Existence is an article on the importance of understanding the interplay of impermanence, Not-Self, and the underlying unsatisfactory life experience... Source

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The Kimsuka Sutta – A Swift Pair of Messengers...

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/07/02

A Swift Pair of Messengers Shamatha-Vipassana in the Pali Canon. The Buddha's teachings on Shamatha-Vipassana are found throughout the Pali Canon... Source

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Right View, Right Intention

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/06/27

The Eightfold Path is the path to be developed leading to lasting peace and happiness. It is the fourth of The Four Noble Truths. The Eightfold Path is the framework for Dhamma practice. All eight factors are to be integrated into the life of a practitioner of the Dhamma. Each factor contributes to a cohesive system of developing insight and understanding of impermanence and the distraction of stress... Source

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The Buddha Sutta – The Self-Governing Principle of...

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/06/22

There are three governing principles of awakening. The self, the cosmos, and the Dhamma are the governing principles of awakening... Source

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The Wisdom of Restraint

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/06/13

The Wisdom of Restraint is an article on developing restraint. It is mindful restraint at the Six-sense base that develops awakening or full human maturity. ... Source

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Going Forth

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/06/13

The Buddha called himself the “Tathagata” which means “one who has gone forth and” and has through his own efforts awakened to the truth of reality... Source

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Upajjhatthana Sutta – 5 Subjects For Contemplation

Cross River Meditation ·

2017/06/10

In the Upajjhatthana Sutta the Buddha teaches that there are five subjects that should be mindfully considered as part of developing release from clinging... Source

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