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Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

Cross River Dhamma

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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43:04

Week 3: Book of Eights - SN 4:3 The Corrupted Octet -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/10/11

On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:3 The Corrupted Octet, 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 classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. NOTE: next week's class will be

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18:53

Week 2: Book of Eights - SN 4:2 The Cave Octet -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/10/04

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:2 The Cave Octet, 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 classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation.Should you have any questions, or wish to

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40:20

Week 1: Book of Eights - SN 4:1 Sensual Pleasures -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/09/27

On this episode, Jen begins our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with SN 4:1 Sensual Pleasures, 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 classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation.Should you have any questions, or wish to

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45:32

Week 12: Gradual Training - Recap & Integration -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/09/20

On this episode, Brian provides a recap of the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta. A group discussion follows. Next week will begin the Book of Eights. Details and past classes 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 to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.

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29:16

Week 11: Gradual Training - Liberation (Ending the...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/09/13

On this episode, Brian completes our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the twelfth step: Liberation through the ending of the Effluents. Next week will provide a recap and integration session. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or

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27:35

Week 10: Gradual Training - Knowledge & Vision - Jen...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/09/06

On this episode, Jenn continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the eleventh step: Knowledge and Vision. Next week will conclude the Gradual Training, we'll spend the week after doing a recap and integration session. Details and past classes 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 to our Podcast

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43:14

Week 9: Gradual Training - Insight - Matt - 08302025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/09/01

On this episode, Matt continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the tenth step: Insight. We will be spending the next few weeks working through this series of teachings. Details and past classes 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 to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive

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34:26

Week 8: Gradual Training - Jhana Part 2 - Brian -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/08/23

On this episode, Brian continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the ninth step: The Four Jhanas. We will be spending the next few weeks working through this series of teachings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you

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44:23

Week 7: Gradual Training - Jhana Part 1 - Brian -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/08/16

On this episode, Brian continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the eighth step: Access Concentration. We will be spending the next few weeks working through this series of teachings. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or

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48:59

Week 6: Gradual Training - Seclusion & Hindrances -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/08/09

On this episode, Matt continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the sixth and seventh steps: Seclusion & Abandoning the Hindrances. 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast

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21:53

Week 5: Gradual Training - Contentment - Brian -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/08/02

On this episode, Brian continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the fifth step: Contentment. 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will

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55:31

Week 4: Gradual Training - Mindfulness - Matt - ...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/07/26

On this episode, Matt continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the fourth step: Mindfulness & Clear Comprehension. 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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean,

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21:37

Week 3: Gradual Training - Sense Restraint - Brian -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/07/19

On this episode, Brian continues our journey through the Buddha's Gradual Training, as presented in Digha Nikaya 2: Samannaphala Sutta, with the third step: Sense Restraint. 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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you

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37:46

Week 2: Gradual Training - Virtue - Jen - 07122025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/07/12

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive

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38:36

Week 1: Gradual Training - Hearing the Dhamma - Brian...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/07/05

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or

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32:06

Sublime Attitudes: Equanimity Brian 06212025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/06/21

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive

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25:32

Sublime Attitudes: Empathetic Joy Brian 06142025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/06/14

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.

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30:32

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Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/06/07

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive notifications when new episodes are posted.

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31:11

Sublime Attitudes: Goodwill Brian 05312025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/05/31

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 MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify you will receive

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39:36

TOH Week Sixteen - Recap 05/24/2025

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/05/24

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 - Cross River MeditationShould you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you

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