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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Sublime Attitudes: Equanimity Brian 06212025
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32:06On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to j…
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Sublime Attitudes: Empathetic Joy Brian 06142025
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25:32On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If y…
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Sublime Attitudes: Compassion Jen 05312025
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30:32On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Contact us via our website. If you are subscri…
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Sublime Attitudes: Goodwill Brian 05312025
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31:11On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to …
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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…
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TOH Week Fifteen - Aflame Matt 05/24/2025
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55:07On 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 Should you have any questions…
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TOH Week Fourteen - Ratana Sutta / Precepts Matt 05/10/2025
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42:39On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please C…
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TOH Week Thirteen - Effluents Brian 05/03/2025
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48:46On 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 Should you have any questi…
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TOH Week Twelve - Hindrances Jen 04/26/2025
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32:35On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join us via Zoom, please Conta…
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TOH Week Eleven - Kamma and Rebirth Brian 04/19/2025
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40:31On 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 Should …
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TOH Week Ten - Dependent Origination Jen 04/12/2025
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47:47On 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 Should…
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TOH Week Nine - The Five Clinging Aggregates Brian 04/05/2025
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35:03On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to jo…
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TOH Week Eight - Three Perceptions Jen 03/29/2025
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55:36On 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 Should you have any questions, or wish to join u…
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TOH Week Seven - 8FP - Wisdom Brian 03/22/2025
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24:39On 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 Please join us for mediation and discus…
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Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Part 3 Jen - 03/16/2025
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40:50On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https…
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Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Part 2 Matt - 03/15/2025
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31:52On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in …
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Spring Hybrid Retreat - Sacca-Vibhanga Sutta Part 1 Brian - 03/15/2025
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39:38On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoo…
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TOH Week Six - 8FP - Concentration Matt 03/08/2025
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30:10On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings…
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TOH Week Five - 8FP - Virtue Brian 03/01/2025
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31:25On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am easter…
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TOH Week Four - Fabrications Matt 02/22/2025
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38:04On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am ea…
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TOH Week Three - Four Noble Truths Brian 02/15/2025
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45:24On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both…
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TOH Week Two - Mindfulness Jen 02/08/2025
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44:11On 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 Please join us for mediation and discussions on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eas…
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TOH Week One - Meditation Brian 02/01/2025
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43:06On 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…
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TOH Introduction / Expectations Matt & Brian 01/25/2025
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56:12On 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 a…
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Dhammapada Chapter 25 Monks Brian 01/18/2025
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22:38On 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes,…
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Dhammapada Chapter 24 Craving Matt 01/14/2025
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37:09On 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes…
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Dhammapada Chapter 23 Elephants Jen 01/11/2025
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24:13On 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTune…
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Dhammapada Chapter 22 Hell Matt 01/07/2025
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26:38On 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, o…
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Dhammapada Chapter 21 Miscellany Matt 01/04/2025
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35:26On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 21: Miscellany. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTu…
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Dhammapada Chapter 20 The Path Brian 12/28/2024
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17:18On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 20: The Path. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTun…
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Dhammapada Chapter 19 The Judge Tom 12/21/2024
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31:59On this episode, Tom continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 19: The Judge. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTune…
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Dhammapada Chapter 18 Impurities Ram 12/17/2024
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32:05On this episode, Ram continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 18: Impurities. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTun…
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Dhammapada Chapter 17 Anger Brian 12/14/2024
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26:41On this episode, Brian continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 17: Anger. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes,…
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Dhammapada Chapter 16 Dear Ones DTMatt 12/10/2024
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20:12On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 16: Dear Ones. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTun…
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Dhammapada Chapter 15 Happy Jen 12/07/2024
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37:05On this episode, Jen continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 15: Happy. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, o…
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Dhammapada Chapter 14 Awakened Matt 12/03/2024
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29:27On this episode, Matt continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 14: Awakened. 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 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTune…
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Dhammapada Chapter 13 Worlds DTBrian 11/30/2024
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26:20This week Brian continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 13: Worlds. Please join us for group meditations on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or classes on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTune…
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Dhammapada Chapter 12 Self Jen 11/23/2024
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47:45This week Jen continues our review of the Dhammapada (as translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu) with Chapter 12: Self. Please join us for group meditations on Tuesdays at 7:15pm eastern or classes on Saturday mornings at 8:30am eastern, both in person and via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbean, iTunes, o…
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Dhammapada Chapter 11 Aging DTBrian 11/16/2024
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26:12Our Dhamma classes are streamed live via Zoom on Tuesday (meditation only) at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 8:30 am Eastern US Time. Join Live Through your web browser: https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 Join Live Through your Android device here: Zoom Android App Join Live Through your IOS device here: Zoom IOS Ap If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbe…
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Dhammapada Chatper 8 Thousands DTJen 10/26/2024
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29:04Our Dhamma classes are streamed live via Zoom on Tuesday (meditation only) at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 8:30 am Eastern US Time. Join Live Through your web browser: https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 Join Live Through your Android device here: Zoom Android App Join Live Through your IOS device here: Zoom IOS Ap If you are subscribed to our Podcast on Podbe…
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Dhammapada Chapter 7 Arahants DTBrian 10/19/2024
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Dhammapada Chapter 6 The Wise DTMatt 10/12/2024
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38:15This is a recording from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Our Dhamma classes are streamed live via Zoom on Tuesday (meditation only) at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 8:30 am Eastern US Time. Join Live Through your web browser: https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 Join Live Through your Android device here: Zoom Android App Join Live Throu…
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Sati Retreat - Mindfulness of In and Out Breath - 60 Minute Meditation - DT Brian 10/05/2024
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1:15:59The following Dhamma talk was taken from our recent Sati (Mindfulness) retreat. The talk is followed by a 60-minute, guided meditation, with a chance to stretch every 20 minutes. We encourage you to listen and integrate this into your individual practice. As always, please reach out with any questions or comments. Our Dhamma classes are streamed li…
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Dhammapada Chapter 5 Fools DTTom 09/28/2024
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Dhammapada Chapter 4 Blossoms DTBrian 09/21/2024
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Dhammapada Chapter 3 The Mind DTBrian 09/14/2024
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Dhammapada Chapter 2 Heedfulness DTMatt 09/07/2024
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Dhammapada Chapter 1 Pairs DTBrian 08/31/2024
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Wise Restraint - Understanding Dispassion - Cula-Vedalla Sutta - DT Brian 08242024
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27:59This is a recording from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Our Dhamma classes are streamed live via Zoom on Tuesday (meditation only) at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 8:30 am Eastern Us Time. Join Live Through your web browse: https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 Join Live Through your Android device here: Zoom Android App Join Live Throug…
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Wise Restraint - Understanding Dispassion - Cula-Vedalla Sutta - DT Mary 08202024
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37:55This is a recording from Cross River Meditation Center in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Our Dhamma classes are streamed live via Zoom on Tuesday at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 8:30 am Eastern Us Time. Join Live Through your web browse: https://zoom.us/j/9083919079 Join Live Through your Android device here: Zoom Android App Join Live Through your IOS device …
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