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22 hours ago
22 hours ago
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.
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Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Week 9: Book of Eights - SN 4:9 To Magandiya - Brian - 12/13/2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
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.
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Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Week 8: Book of Eights - SN 4:8 To Pasura - Matt - 12/06/2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
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.
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Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Week 7: Book of Eights - SN 4:7 To Tissa-Metteyya - Brian - 11/29/2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
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.
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Week 6: Book of Eights - SN 4:6 Old Age - Jen - 11/15/2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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.
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Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Week 5: Book of Eights - SN 4:5 The Supreme Octet - Brian 11/08/2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
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.
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Week 4: Book of Eights - SN 4:4 The Pure Octet - Brian - 11/01/2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
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.
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Week 3: Book of Eights - SN 4:3 The Corrupted Octet - Matt - 10/11/2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
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.
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Week 2: Book of Eights - SN 4:2 The Cave Octet - Brian - 10/04/2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
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.
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Week 1: Book of Eights - SN 4:1 Sensual Pleasures - Jen - 09/27/2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
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.
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Week 12: Gradual Training - Recap & Integration - Brian - 09202025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
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
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Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Week 11: Gradual Training - Liberation (Ending the Effluents) - Brian - 09132025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Week 10: Gradual Training - Knowledge & Vision - Jen - 09062025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
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
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Monday Sep 01, 2025
Week 9: Gradual Training - Insight - Matt - 08302025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
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
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Week 8: Gradual Training - Jhana Part 2 - Brian - 08232025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Week 7: Gradual Training - Jhana Part 1 - Brian - Brian - 08162025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Week 6: Gradual Training - Seclusion & Hindrances - Matt - 08092025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
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
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Week 5: Gradual Training - Contentment - Brian - 08022025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
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
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Week 4: Gradual Training - Mindfulness - Matt - 07262025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Week 3: Gradual Training - Sense Restraint - Brian - 07192025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Week 2: Gradual Training - Virtue - Jen - 07122025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Week 1: Gradual Training - Hearing the Dhamma - Brian - 07052025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Sublime Attitudes: Equanimity Brian 06212025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Sublime Attitudes: Empathetic Joy Brian 06142025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Sublime Attitudes: Compassion Jen 05312025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Sublime Attitudes: Goodwill Brian 05312025
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
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 Meditation
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Saturday May 24, 2025
TOH Week Sixteen - Recap 05/24/2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
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 Meditation
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Sunday May 18, 2025
TOH Week Fifteen - Aflame Matt 05/24/2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
On this episode, Matt covers Week Fifteen of the Truth of Happiness covering the Aditta-pariyaya Sutta, the All is aflame. A group discussion follows. We will be wrapping up the Truth of Happiness next weekend with an integration / recap session. Details and past classes can be found at Classes - Cross River Meditation
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Saturday May 10, 2025
TOH Week Fourteen - Ratana Sutta / Precepts Matt 05/10/2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
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
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Saturday May 03, 2025
TOH Week Thirteen - Effluents Brian 05/03/2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
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
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
TOH Week Twelve - Hindrances Jen 04/26/2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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
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Saturday Apr 19, 2025
TOH Week Eleven - Kamma and Rebirth Brian 04/19/2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
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
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Saturday Apr 12, 2025
TOH Week Ten - Dependent Origination Jen 04/12/2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
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
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Saturday Apr 05, 2025
TOH Week Nine - The Five Clinging Aggregates Brian 04/05/2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 29, 2025
TOH Week Eight - Three Perceptions Jen 03/29/2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 22, 2025
TOH Week Seven - 8FP - Wisdom Brian 03/22/2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
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
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Part 3 Jen - 03/16/2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Part 2 Matt - 03/15/2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Sutta Part 1 Brian - 03/15/2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 08, 2025
TOH Week Six - 8FP - Concentration Matt 03/08/2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
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
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Saturday Mar 01, 2025
TOH Week Five - 8FP - Virtue Brian 03/01/2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
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
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Saturday Feb 22, 2025
TOH Week Four - Fabrications Matt 02/22/2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
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
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025
TOH Week Three - Four Noble Truths Brian 02/15/2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
TOH Week Two - Mindfulness Jen 02/08/2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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
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Saturday Feb 01, 2025
TOH Week One - Meditation Brian 02/01/2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
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
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Saturday Jan 25, 2025
TOH Introduction / Expectations Matt & Brian 01/25/2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
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 eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079
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Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Dhammapada Chapter 25 Monks Brian 01/18/2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
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
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Friday Jan 17, 2025
Dhammapada Chapter 24 Craving Matt 01/14/2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
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
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Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Dhammapada Chapter 23 Elephants Jen 01/11/2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
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
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Dhammapada Chapter 22 Hell Matt 01/07/2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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
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