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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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Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
7 min
This is a five-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
12 min
This is a ten-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
17 min
This is a fifteen-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
21 min
This is a twenty-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
30 min
This is a thirty-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
46 min
This is a forty-five-minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation session. Shamatha-Vipassana meditation is the meditation method the Buddha taught to deepen concentration to support the refined mindfulness necessary to integrate the Eightfold Path as the framework for self-awakening.
Additional information and written instructions are here: Shamatha-Vipassana Meditation Instructions.
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
20 min
The is a recording explaining fabrications and introducing Shamatha-Vipassana meditation and includes an impromptu explanation of what is meant by “calming bodily and mental fabrications” during our Saturday morning Dhamma class from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown, New Jersey on June 23, 2018.
Complete instructions and recordings of guided meditations are available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/shamatha-vipassana-and-metta-meditation/
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016
1hr 30 min
This is a dhamma talk on the seven factors to be developed that brings enlightenment.
Jun 11, 2016
Jun 11, 2016
1hr 38 min
This is a dhamma talk on The Culavedalla Sutta and the formation of a self-referential ego personality.
Jun 10, 2016
Jun 10, 2016
1hr 46 min
This is a talk on Dependent Origination and how conditioned thinking maintains ignorance.
Jun 7, 2016
Jun 7, 2016
1hr 27 min
This is a Dhamma talk on the Sundari Sutta, the sutta on te liberation of practicing restraint. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Jun 1, 2016
Jun 1, 2016
1hr 50 min
This is a dhamma talk on the Anusota Sutta and how to avoid following foolish paths.
May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016
1hr 20 min
The Sallatha Sutta The Two Arrows is a key teaching as it clearly explains what for many is a confusing aspect of the Dhamma. In the teachings on what it means to awaken to The Four Noble Truths. The Buddha states that awakening is “understanding stress and unhappiness, abandoning the cause of stress and unhappiness, experiencing the cessation of stress and unhappiness, and developing the Eightfold Path leading to the cessation of stress and unhappiness.”
May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016
1hr 23 min
This talk is on the Buddha's first discourse known as the Dhammacakkappavatthana Sutta. This is when the Buddha taught The Four Noble Truths for the first time. A related article is here: The Four Noble Truths
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 44 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 35 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 39 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 22 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 38 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 33 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: https://becoming-buddha.com/becoming-buddha-retreat/
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
1hr 37 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: Becoming Buddha Retreats.
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
20 min
These are recordings of our Spring 2016 Wisdom 1.0 retreat at Won Dharma Center in Claverack NY.
Information on future retreats is here: Becoming Buddha Retreats.
A video of our classes from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown New Jersey is available here: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-stream-videos/
Here is the archive for all of my Dhamma articles and talks: https://becoming-buddha.com/dhamma-articles-and-talks-archive/
If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation: https://becoming-buddha.com/support-john-and-becoming-buddha-com/
Thank You. Peace.
May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016
1hr 13 min
This is a talk on the use and meaning of metaphor in the Pali Canon.
May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016
1hr 28 min
This is a dhamma talk on the Arahant Sutta, a concise teaching on awakening.
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
49 min
This is a dhamma talk on the meaning of samadhi and developing a non-distracted mind.
Apr 30, 2016
Apr 30, 2016
1hr 19 min
In the Alagaddupama Sutta - The Water Snake Sutta, the Buddha uses the simile of a water snake to teach the nature of clinging maintained by a mind conditioned by confused and deluded views.
Apr 28, 2016
Apr 28, 2016
1hr 21 sec
This is a recording of our Saturday morning sangha discussion on Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha.
Apr 28, 2016
Apr 28, 2016
34 min
This is a recording of our Tuesday evening sangha discussion on Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha.
Apr 28, 2016
Apr 28, 2016
47 min
This is a dhamma talk on Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha - impermanence, not-self, and suffering.
Apr 27, 2016
Apr 27, 2016
33 min
This is a recording of our Sangha Discussion on The Four Noble Truths from our winter 2016 Truth of Happiness Dhamma Study.
Apr 27, 2016
Apr 27, 2016
55 min
This is a Dhamma talk on The Four Noble Truths presented at our winter 2016 Truth of Happiness Dhamma Study. Information on the Truth of Happiness Dhamma Study is here.
Apr 26, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
28 min
This is a talk on the meaning of awakening as awakening relates to The Four Noble Truths.
Apr 26, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
41 min
The Buddha describes Awakening to the Third Noble Truth as experiencing the cessation of suffering (Dukkha).
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
1hr 31 min
This is a talk on the meaning of awakening in the context of The Four Noble Truths.
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
1hr 29 min
This talk is on the meaning of awakening in the Context of The First Noble Truth.
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
1hr 23 min
This is a talk on the virtuous factors of The Eightfold Path.
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
15 min
This is a talk on the wisdom factors, the first two factors of the Eightfold Path.
Apr 21, 2016
Apr 21, 2016
23 min
This is a guided twenty minute Shamatha-Vipassana meditation with five minute callbacks.
Apr 4, 2016
Apr 4, 2016
1hr 22 min
This is a dhamma talk on the meaning of Going Forth.
Apr 4, 2016
Apr 4, 2016
1hr 28 min
This is a talk on the intention to recognize and abandon individual contributions to suffering.
Apr 1, 2016
Apr 1, 2016
44 min
This is a Dhamma talk on the Buddha's life and his awakening. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Mar 20, 2016
Mar 20, 2016
2hr 18 min
This is the second of two talks on Dependent Origination and the myth of non-duality. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Mar 20, 2016
Mar 20, 2016
3hr 42 min
This is the first of two talks on Dependent Origination and the myth of non-duality. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Mar 5, 2016
Mar 5, 2016
1hr 30 min
This is a dhamma talk on the Fire Discourse. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Feb 14, 2016
Feb 14, 2016
27 min
This is a recording of our Saturday Sangha discussion on The Five Hindrances.Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Feb 14, 2016
Feb 14, 2016
46 min
This is a recording of our Tuesday Sangha discussion on The Five Hindrances. A related article is here: The Five Hindrances To Dhamma Practice
Feb 14, 2016
Feb 14, 2016
14 min
This is a dhamma talk on The Five Hindrances. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Feb 8, 2016
Feb 8, 2016
2 min
This is a dhamma talk on The Karaniya Metta Sutta - The Buddha's Words on Metta. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Jan 31, 2016
Jan 31, 2016
41 min
This is a dhamma talk on the Five Clinging Aggregates. Related articles by John Haspel to all Dhamma talks are at CrossRiverMeditation.com. If you find benefit from this talk please consider a donation. Peace.
Jan 17, 2016
Jan 17, 2016
1hr 21 min
This is a recording of the Cross River Meditation Center Sangha discussion on our class on Dependent Origination And The Five Clinging Aggregates. A related article is here: Dependent Origination And The Five Clinging Aggregates