Best 100 Buddhist Podcasts

Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers. more

The Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack's ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life's predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness. more

Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia more

The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya's diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya's focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas. more

Kusala Bhikshu and his Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala shares his understanding of Buddhism in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights. more

These are the latest Dhamma Talks given mainly in the Amaravati Temple during the Wan Phras . These talks include those given during the Winter Retreat, Rains / Vassa retreat and the rest of the year. more

Welcome to 'Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha'. A Podcast shared by David Roylance.This podcast is dedicated to guiding you to completely eliminate the discontent mind and the suffering it causes by attaining Enlightenment. Learn and practice the teachings of Gotama Buddha that will guide you to fully attain a peaceful, calm, serene, and content mind with joy. more

The Buddhist Centre Online is a Dharma web space from the Triratna (Three Jewels) Buddhist Community. Come join us for an open-hearted engagement! The centre's site features various resources such as blogs, discussions, talks, pictures, video resources, and events. Also, there are posts about new podcast episodes discussing upcoming books on Buddhism, translations of Buddhist precepts into different languages, and job opportunities in Buddhist communities. more

The Buddhist Review is the independent voice of Buddhism in the West. It is to create forums for exploring contemporary and historic Buddhist activity, examine the impact of its new context in the democratic traditions of the West, and introduce fresh views and attainable methods for enlightened living to the culture at large. Tricycle is an independent foundation unaffiliated with any one lineage or sect. more

Wendy Shinyo Haylett, a Buddhist teacher, lay minister, career and mindfulness coach shares the 'tips and tricks' found in Buddhist teachings to make your professional and personal life better everyday. more

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk every day, in every moment. It ain't about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, the founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, and eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked. more

Der tägliche Chan-Buddhistische Podcast von 'Shaolin-Rainer'. Rainer bietet geführte Meditationen und Kurzvorträge an, die die westlichen Standpunkte mit spirituellen asiatischen Praktiken verbinden. more

These talks were given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu during the evening meditation sessions at Metta Forest Monastery.

Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox is a weekly podcast that shares how to put the teachings of Buddhism into practice to be happier, more peaceful, or to become the spiritual warrior this world so desperately needs. JoAnn Fox has been teaching Buddhism for 17 years and does so with kindness and humor. more

Dharma talks by Sokuzan from SokukoJi Buddhist Temple in Battle Creek, Michigan.

These Dharma talks are by Chozen Bays, Roshi and Hogen Bays, Roshi, teachers with Zen Community of Oregon. The talks were given at Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, Oregon, and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon. more

The goal of the Rime Shedra is to make accessible the vast treasures of Buddhist wisdom to those who wish to progress further in their understanding of the profound principles presented in these advanced Buddhist texts. The understanding of the ultimate nature of reality is the key to liberation. For practitioners this program provides an opportunity to develop a more sophisticated understanding of the nature of reality. The program is based upon the traditional Shedra, or monastic college, curriculum which is the cornerstone of Buddhist education in all of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. more

Common Ground is a community meditation center based in Minneapolis, Minnesota dedicated to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is the practice of waking up to the present moment and learning to be open and at ease with the unfolding conditions of life. With practice, mindfulness reveals deep wisdom, compassion, and intimacy with all things. more

Translations of Dhamma talks were given by Ajahn Anan, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and abbot of Wat Marp Jan Monastery in Thailand. more

Pith instructions and practical inquiries into Buddhist view and meditation

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel is a Western woman Buddhist teacher, author, and practitioner who helps demystify some of the most common misconceptions about Buddhist teachings and practice. more

Dharma from Deer Park Monastery, a meditation practice center in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. At Deer Park, the resident monks, nuns and lay sangha practice engaged Buddhism and mindfulness in everyday life for the nourishment and development of our spiritual and mental health. Each week, we post a selection of activities of the Deer Park Sangha so that others may share in the realization of awareness and freedom. Deer Park is located in the mountains near Escondido, California and hosts regular Days of Mindfulness open to the public. more

Dhammatalks, Chanting, Precepts, and Meditation with Ajahn Dhammasiha and other Experienced Senior Buddhist Monks in the Theravada Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. Recorded at Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage, Brisbane, Australia. more

The Berkeley Zen Center is a Soto Zen Buddhist practice community in Berkeley, California, USA. BZC was founded originally by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi in 1967 and led since that year by Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi. This podcast includes talks given by various teachers at BZC's weekly Saturday public lecture as well as at sesshin and Dharma classes held at the temple throughout the year. more

Dhamma teachings from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Western Australian Buddhist Sangha for those looking for something deeper. more

The Zen Studies Society is a Buddhist community dedicated to realizing and actualizing our true nature. Cultivating an atmosphere of respect, harmony, deep insight, and boundless compassion, we offer the simple yet profound teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism at our mountain monastery and our city temple under the auspices of ZSS. more

DHARMA GLIMPSES is an introduction to The Profound Treasury teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, taught by Judy Lief. In these short, accessible talks, Judy invites listeners to explore the subtleties and delights of the Buddhist path of meditation and insight. She introduces listeners to some of the key ways that mark Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's unique and brilliant exposition of the dharma in the context of contemporary Western society. more

Listen to dharma talks from the teachers and guest teachers of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Buddhist teachings are woven into topics such as contemplative care, engaged Buddhism, social change, meditation and stillness, dealing with addiction, being with suffering, and the arts and challenges of care for the self and others. more

Dharma talks from meditation teacher Mary Stancavage. These focus primarily on the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings and philosophy drawing strongly on wisdom and heart practices. All are viewed through the lens of learning to live with an Undefended Heart. more

The Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney podcast consists of Dharma talks given by Geoff Dawson. He is a Dharma Successor of Charlotte Joko Beck and the teacher of the Ordinary Mind Zen School, Sydney. more

We are here to share Won Buddhism dharma talks. Won Buddhism makes Buddha's teaching relevant and suitable to contemporary society. more

Talks on Buddhist Suttas by Bhante Vimalaramsi - Bhante discusses a variety of suttas and what they mean. He teaches Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) and gives you meditation instruction throughout the talk. He teaches the BrahmaVihara Metta (Lovingkindness) practice with the goal of attaining Nibbana in this very life. more

Weekly teachings on Tibetan Buddhist lamrim texts. Venerable Thubten Chodron teaches texts on the stages of the path to awakening or lamrim, showing clearly how to meditate on them and apply these teachings in our daily lives. more

This podcast includes the last 300 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah. This is published by Amaravati Buddhist Monastery - www.amaravati.org more

Dharma talks and guided meditations at Against The Stream Meditation Center. Against The Stream is an American Buddhist lineage founded by Noah Levine, author of Dharma Punx, Against the Stream, Heart of the Revolution and Refuge Recovery. more

The purpose of Santa Cruz Zen Center is to embody and communicate the teachings of the Buddha. Our understanding of the non-duality of compassion and wisdom, practice and realization, has been conveyed through the Soto School. The focus of our center is on integrating Zen practice and everyday life. more

Abhayagiri Talks

A podcast about the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni from the perspective of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, where we listen to a Dharma teaching, contemplate it through conversation and song, and engage in guided meditation. Discussion with Karma Yeshe Chodron and Tania Israel. Guided meditation by Karma Zopa Jigme. Songs performed by Heather Stevenson. Tibetan singing bowls by Shivnee Ratna. New episodes on full moon days (USA Mountain Time). more

Welcome to the Daily Dharma, a podcast where we draw inspiration from Buddhist philosophy on how to fix and better our lives. Join us as we dig through the archives of Buddhist texts, great teachers and real life to grab an extra hit of wisdom to lift us up from the daily grind and find much-needed peace. more

Buddhist Women on a Path of Spiritual Awakening.

This feed includes all the talks given by Ajahn Amaro published at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. www.amaravati.org more

A Contemporary Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Community For Central Florida

Dhamma talks on the direct teachings of the Buddha as preserved in the Pali Canon

StoneWater Zen Talks is a series of dharma talks by David Keizan Scott Roshi of the StoneWater Zen Sangha in Liverpool, UK. Rev Dr David Keizan Shoji Scott is the founder and leader of the StoneWater Zen Sangha. He is an ordained Buddhist priest and lineage holder in the Soto Zen school, having received Shiho (Dharma transmission) from Tenshin Fletcher Roshi in October 2009 and Inka in 2019. StoneWater Zen Sangha has a traditional, authentic lineage and has been established in Liverpool for over fifteen years. more

Traditional Buddhist teachings that are practical and relevant for everyday life in the modern world.

Scott Tusa, a meditation teacher and Buddhism mentor shares practical tips, guided meditations, and Buddhist wisdom to help you develop more confidence, inner wisdom, and joy in your meditation practice. Scott has spent the last 23 years exploring how to embody and live meaningfully through the Buddhist path, including nine years as a Buddhist monk. Since 2008, he has been teaching Buddhist meditation in group and one-to-one settings in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and online, bringing Buddhist wisdom to modern meditators, helping them to cultivate a transformative meditation practice and live with more clarity, love, and purpose. Learn more at: https://scotttusa.com more

Listen to teachings from great Tibetan Buddhist masters Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Interviews with Scholars of Buddhism about their New Books.

Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented path to freedom from addiction. This is an approach to recovery that understands: 'All individuals have the power and potential to free themselves from the suffering that is caused by addiction.' We feel confident in the power of the Dharma, if applied, to relieve the suffering of all kinds, including the suffering of addiction. This is a process that cultivates a path of awakening, the path of recovering from the addictions and delusions that have created so much suffering in our lives and in this world. more

Buddhism for Liberation and Social Action. GBF invites teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspectives on the dharma and its application in modern times, especially for LGBTQIA audiences. more

Welcome to Bright on Buddhism, a podcast where we discuss and explain topics of Buddhism in a casual, conversational, question and answer setting. My name is Nick Bright, scholar of East Asian Buddhism. I am currently studying for my Master's degree in Religion at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, where I am specializing in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture history. more

Buddhist Recovery Podcast brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery lineages and approaches. Themes like addiction, mindfulness, sobriety, gratitude, compassion, stinking thinking and compulsive behaviors will be explored. more

Diggin' the Dharma with Jon Aaron and Doug Smith is a relaxed discussion of the Buddhist dharma between friends. Jon's interest centers around practice, while Doug's centers around scholarship of the early material, so their approaches balance practice with study. Jon is a teacher at Space2Meditate and NY Insight Meditation Center and a well known teacher and trainer of teachers of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Doug has a PhD in Philosophy and runs Doug's Dharma on YouTube and the Online Dharma Institute, where he gives courses on early Buddhism. more

The Tattooed Buddha strives to be a platform for the spiritual misfits and contemplative rebels. They aim to promote peace and educate through writing, workshops, and community. They offer a dialogue that is aware and awake to the reality of our present day, tackling issues of community, environment, and compassionate living. Read about Buddhism, their teachings, tattoo work, and more in their blog. more

The House of Inner Tranquillity is a Buddhist Insight meditation centre located in southwest England. The centre was established in 1980 for those in search of a practical approach to the Buddha's teaching. more

Learn to navigate your meditation & Buddhism practice with Scott Tusa's semi-monthly writings. Transform your practice with expert guidance. more

Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://wwww.clearmountainmonastery.org. more

A podcast from Wisdom Publications where we interview leading thinkers from the Buddhist world.

Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North.*** Improve your meditation practice *** Enhance the quality of your life*** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts*** Acknowledge and deal with anger, anxiety, pain, and fear more

Delivering practical wisdom for a happier life. A Buddhist podcast that explores how to navigate the daily complexities of life relating to topics such as ambition, personal finance, relationships, etc. more

Steven Subodha Nunez gives Dharma talks at the International Buddhist Meditation Center and other temples and meditation centers throughout Southern California. He shares traditional Buddhism through modern retelling of the lives of the Buddha and his disciples and lessons from his own life and experiences, illustrating how the historical lessons of the Buddha are just as relevant today as they were 2,600 years ago. more

This a podcast of short lectures by Kanjin Cederman Shonin of the Enkyoji Buddhist Network. Here we study the basics of Buddhism and give more in depth of these concepts within a modern and easy way to understand and implement the teachings of the Buddha. It is my hope to support those that are interested and practice Buddhism. 'Learning is doing!' Let us live our lives in the spirit of enlightenment and work towards creating a Pure Land here and now in our lives... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enkyoji-network/support more

Talks on Buddhism and meditation. Live recordings from the London Buddhist Centre exploring the Buddha's teaching (Dharma) in a way that is relevant to contemporary life. more

The European Buddha Podcast addresses all curious people who want to find out how the wisdom of Buddhism is lived and practiced in the West. The podcast deals with core topics of Buddhism based on direct experiences from different traditions and life stories. Diverse and close up, it is an introduction for everyone who is interested in spirituality, Buddhism, and a good society. It was initiated by the European Buddhist Union (EBU) an umbrella organization that is open to all Buddhist schools and movements. more

Zen Buddhist teachings point to a profound view of reality--one of deep interconnection and non-separation. Awakening is a word used to describe the freedom, creativity and love of our original nature. This podcast explores the profound liberating teachings of Zen Buddhism at the intersection of dreamwork and the soul. Amy Kisei is a Zen Buddhist Teacher with 12 years of monastic training. She currently studies the intersection of Zen Buddhism, Jungian Dream-work, Archetypal Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mythology, astrology, art and creativity. more

Buddhist Meditations with Gen Namgyel-laCover all essential topics including compassion, karma and emptiness. With Gen Namgyel-la's clear and expert guidance, we can develop our skills of concentration, thought transformation and visualisation…With thoughtful attention to these inspiring meditations, gain knowledge of the Dharma and develop your mind into compassion and wisdom. Analyse yourself and reflect on others, visualise taking away others' pain and sending love to all beings, and various other mind-training practices.Suitable for beginners to more advanced students of Buddhism. more

PATRIA adalah singkatan dari Pemuda Therav?da Indonesia. Sebuah organisasi nasional pemuda pemudi Buddhis Therav?da, bagian dari Keluarga Buddhis Therav?da Indonesia (KBTI) more

Welcome to The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center The Blue Lotus is a community temple located just off the town square in Woodstock, Illinois, an hour north-west of Chicago! We welcome all people and faith traditions to practice meditation, learn about Buddhism and share in community together. more

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Talks with Meditation Teacher Daniel Scharpenburg. Daniel is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Talks on Mahayana Buddhism, mind training, the way of the Bodhisattva, koans, Chan and Zen Buddhism, and mindfulness. A heart-centered meditation podcast. more

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The Puget Sound Zen Center is a community dedicated to practicing Zen, to teaching and living Buddhist principles, to supporting a vibrant sangha, and to serving our wider community. more

David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. David hosts in-depth conversations with artists, musicians, comedians, authors, and thought leaders about life, creative pursuits, meditation, and how to build a sustainable business doing what you love. more

Manchester Buddhist Centre welcomes everyone to explore Buddhism, learn meditation and much more. The Centre also houses Body­wise, Breath­works and Earth Cafe, provid­ing ser­vices that feed body and mind. more

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Audio book of Tea Words, an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen's early teachings in the West. It contains 50 selected articles published in two volumes. It speaks of the attitude one should have to practice Chan correctly. more

Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs.

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Rev. Dr. John Freese (Dhammabodhi) and friends discuss all things Dharma.

Official podcast channel of http://studybuddhism.com. Lectures, guided meditations and other audio materials on the Buddhist science of the mind. more

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Karma Yeshe Rabgye is a Western Monk in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Originally from England, he now teaches Buddhism, mindfulness and meditation to people all over the world. more

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Conexões Auspiciosas.Tendrel é a palavra tibetana para 'interdependência'. Aqui Padma Dorje trata de todo tipo de assuntos ligados ao budismo, bem como responde perguntas. more

Awareness is your refuge: Awareness of the changingness of feelings, of attitudes, of moods, of material change and emotional change: Stay with that, because it's a refuge that is indestructible. It's not something that changes. It's a refuge you can trust in. This refuge is not something that you create. It's not a creation. It's not an ideal. It's very practical and very simple, but easily overlooked or not noticed. When you're mindful, you're beginning to notice, it's like this. - Ajahn Sumedho, Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. www.amaravati.org more

The Lifetimes of Learning Podcast is a production of the Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia. The Buddhist Discussion Centre Australia is a home-grown non-sectarian Australian Buddhist Temple, founded in 1978.Our vision and mission is to spread the Dhamma to foster more wisdom and reduce suffering, to support the Sangha and to help those who wish to learn and practice the Buddhist Path. more

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Lecture du Livre de Walpola Rahula, 'L'Enseignement du Bouddha, d'après les textes les plus anciens' - 1961Disponible sur YouTube, Itunes , Amazon music, Spotify, Deezer, Google Podcast et toutes les plateformes de podcast. '(...) un exposé lumineux et accessible à tous, des principes fondamentaux de la doctrine bouddhique, tels qu'on les trouve dans les textes les plus anciens, (...)'Paul Demiéville, 1961'Sabbadanam Dhammadanam Jinati' :'Le Don de la Vérité Surpasse tout Autre Don' more

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The Road Home podcast with author and teacher is Ethan Nichtern is a contemporary exploration of Buddhist teachings and conversation with thought leaders interested in Psychology, Art, Culture, and Politics through the lens of mindfulness practice. Since 2002, Ethan has taught meditation and Buddhist psychology classes and workshops around the United States and online. He is the author of multiple books, including The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of The Buddhist Path. He is currently the head of the Yearlong Buddhist Studies Program for Dharmamoon.com. More info at EthanNichtern.com more

These talks by Venerable Ajahn Anan were given during the inaugural opening of the newly-constructed meditation hall at Buddha Bodhivana Monastery in Melbourne, Australia and are skillfully translated by the abbot and Ajahn Anan's long-time student, Ajahn Kalyano. For more information, visit www.watmarpjan.org/en. more

Talks given during the retreat led by Luang Por Sumedho from 12 to 19 May 2017 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. Includes talks by other elders from the Thai Forest Tradition. more

Look! it's the science of sitting, No! it's the science of meditating, No! it's Zen. If you wanted to know anything regarding Zen Buddhism and you did not have the opportunity then here is your chance to listen to the wisdom of a Zen Buddhist Abbot who toured the United States in 1905-6 and most of the sections in this book were lectures that were given to the American Audience, which is why this work is nicknamed as 'Zen for Americans.''The Zen that can be explained is not the Zen' said the second patriarch to Bodhi Dharma but this book tries to explain the basic principles that can help you get started on the journey of experiencing Zen. Some of the essays in this book were used as a reference by Leo Tolstoy in one of his works. (Summary by sidhu177) more

Once regarded as a cult book in the 1960s by the Flower Power generation, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse remains even today a simple and fresh tale of a man's spiritual quest. Penned by a deeply spiritual German author, Siddhartha explores multiple themes of enlightenment, thinking beyond set rules, love and humanity. Siddhartha is a young contemporary of the spiritual master Gautam Buddha who lived in India at some time during the 4th century BC. The story has striking parallels to Buddha's own life story in which he abandons his wealth and status as the young prince of Kapilavastu, his wife and young son and his family to embark on a voyage of self discovery. Siddhartha in the book is the son of a respected Brahmin priest and leaves the comfort and security of his home to seek the meaning of life. His close friend, Govinda, joins him and the two wander as mendicants seeking alms and spiritual guidance. They meet Gautam Buddha and are drawn to his teachings, but whereas Govinda decides to dedicate his life to the spiritual order set up by Buddha, Siddhartha continues his sojourn as he feels he must arrive at enlightenment in his own way. He meets many people from whom he learns valuable lessons about life and death. A ferryman, Vasudeva, teaches him about the river and the flow of life. Kamala a beautiful courtesan teaches him about physical love and how it forms an important foundation of spirituality. Kamaswami, a shrewd businessman shares the secrets of materialism. Siddhartha absorbs important teachings from all these people. The final chapters of this slim volume trace his metaphysical transformation. Hermann Hesse published the novel Siddhartha in 1922. He was the son of a strict and uncompromising Lutheran missionary whose belief that humans are born evil and into sin was rejected by the young Hermann. Having been exposed very early in life to the religions of Asia, Hermann was deeply conflicted. He initially trained to join the church, but was expelled for his rebellious and disruptive behavior. He was schooled at home by tutors, joined various schools which he soon left and was prone to severe depression. He continued his studies on his own and got a job as a bookstore clerk in his hometown of Calw. Siddhartha is a book that adds dimension and depth to today's modern world which is steeped in materialism and consumerism. more

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