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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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31:49

Week 4: Four Noble Truths Sumedho - Pleasure &...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/04/11

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 page of the website along with a link to Ajahn Sumedho's (free) book. We will be working through this

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23:01

Week 3: Four Noble Truths Sumedho - Denial of...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/04/04

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 understand the nature of our own experience. Details can be found on the Classes page of the website along

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18:23

Week 2: Four Noble Truths Sumedho - First Noble Truth...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/03/28

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 this material over the next three months. Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom,

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26:35

Week 1: Four Noble Truths Sumedho - Introduction -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/03/21

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 (free) book. We will be working through this material over the next three months. Should you have any

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29:22

On Merit and Other Feel Good Things

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/03/08

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 types of merit: giving (dāna), virtue (sīla), and meditation (bhāvanā). These three acts are essential

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41:05

Week 17:Book of Eights - Recap & Integration - Brian-...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/02/28

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

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36:55

Week 16: Book of Eights - SN 4:16 To Sariputta - Matt...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/02/14

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 class on February 28th. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should

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37:15

Week 15: Book of Eights - SN 4:15 The Rod Embraced -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/02/08

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 and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to

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24:37

Week 14: Book of Eights - SN 4:14 Quickly - Brian -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/01/31

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 classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to join

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32:39

Week 13: Book of Eights - SN 4:13 The Greater Array -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/01/24

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 and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to

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25:23

Week 12: Book of Eights - SN 4:12 The Lesser Array -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/01/10

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 past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to

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46:04

Week 11: Book of Eights - SN 4:11 Quarrels & Disputes...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2026/01/03

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. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or

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25:27

Week 10: Book of Eights - SN 4:10 Before the Break up...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/12/27

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 weeks. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any

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32:59

Week 9: Book of Eights - SN 4:9 To Magandiya - Brian...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/12/13

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 past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to join

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35:45

Week 8: Book of Eights - SN 4:8 To Pasura - Matt -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/12/06

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 classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation. Should you have any questions, or wish to join us

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14:37

Week 7: Book of Eights - SN 4:7 To Tissa-Metteyya -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/11/29

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:7 To Tissa-Metteyya, 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

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33:30

Week 6: Book of Eights - SN 4:6 Old Age - Jen -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/11/24

On this episode, Jen continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:6 Old Age | sutta, 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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34:53

Week 5: Book of Eights - SN 4:5 The Supreme Octet -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/11/08

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, withSn 4:5 The Supreme 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

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11:47

Week 4: Book of Eights - SN 4:4 The Pure Octet -...

Cross River Meditation Center Podcast ·

2025/11/01

On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Octet Chapter, or the Book of Eights, with Sn 4:4 The Pure 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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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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