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Top 6 Buddhist Podcasts

Jan 21, 2025

The Best Buddhist Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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Tara Brach

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Tara Brach
Top 10 Best Tara Brach Episodes

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Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Top 10 Best Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction Episodes

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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.
Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast
Top 10 Best Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast Episodes

170 Episodes

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The intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire. Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless, offers a secular approach to being at peace with the world, both within and around us. As the Dalai Lama says, "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist, use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are."

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Zencast

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Zencast
Top 10 Best Zencast Episodes

397 Episodes

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Avg Length 51m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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Zencast is a weekly podcast of inspiring Buddhist Dharma talks for all people. Keywords: Zen, Buddhism, Buddhist, Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, Mindfulness, Meditation, Wisdom, Love, Peace, Stillness,Compassion.
AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks
Top 10 Best AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 6 hours ago

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Talks by Gil Fronsdal at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA

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Free Buddhist Audio

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Free Buddhist Audio
Top 10 Best Free Buddhist Audio Episodes

704 Episodes

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Avg Length 52m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Free Buddhist Audio has been serving free recordings of high quality, full-length Dharma talks since 2006. Over 3 million downloads and counting... Get our free weekly Dharma talk podcast with inspiring speakers on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness. Tune in, be inspired!

Buddhist Podcasts

Buddhist is a spiritual practice that originated in ancient India and has since spread to different parts of the world. Its teachings and practices center around achieving inner peace and happiness through the cultivation of mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. In recent years, podcasts have become a popular medium for people to explore and learn about Buddhist. Buddhist podcasts offer a diverse range of topics, including teachings from renowned Buddhist teachers, discussions on Buddhist philosophy and practices, and personal stories of how Buddhist has impacted people's lives.

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Check out these Buddhist Podcasts

Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox
Top 10 Best Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox Episodes

199 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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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.
Saloeurm Savath
Top 10 Best Saloeurm Savath Episodes

9 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 8 years ago

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This podcast is created for sharing the Khmer Dhamma Books Audio to all people who desire to learn Buddhism by listening.
Urban Dharma NC Podcast
Top 10 Best Urban Dharma NC Podcast Episodes

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Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis
Top 10 Best Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis Episodes

269 Episodes

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Avg Length 20m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk—every day, in every moment. It ain’t about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked.
Dhamma Talks in English
Top 10 Best Dhamma Talks in English Episodes

155 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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Dhamma Talks in English

RKINA - Rissho Kosei-kai International of North America is an online Dharma Center and the North American office of Rissho Kosei-Kai Buddhism from Japan. We are a Sangha of lay believers, turning everyday life into Buddhist practice. By studying basic buddhist concepts and the Threefold Lotus Sutra, we cultivate our hearts and mind, practicing the bodhisattva way to bring peace to our families, communities, countries, and to the world. Please check our local Dharma Center listing at www.rkina.org

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health
Top 10 Best Ancient Wisdom, Modern Health Episodes

53 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Here I share and explain how to get and stay healthy with Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu. Mixing interviews with incredible people, and my own insights and experiences, we look for timeless wisdom and proven practices to be healthy and happy today.
karmamind's podcast
Top 10 Best karmamind's podcast Episodes

30 Episodes

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Avg Length 8m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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A meditation podcast rooted in Buddha's beautiful teachings.
โอวาทโอกาสอื่นๆ
Top 10 Best โอวาทโอกาสอื่นๆ Episodes

395 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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A Buddhist Life with Geshe Tashi Tsering
Top 10 Best A Buddhist Life with Geshe Tashi Tsering Episodes

6 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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In this series of A Buddhist Life, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering, in his typically humorous, warm-hearted and accessible style, chooses topics from His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Daily Inspirations for discussion and reflection. Geshe Tashi has a Masters degree from SOAS and has taught in the west for twenty five years. He is currently Abbot of Sera Mey Monastery as well as Spiritual Director of Foundations of Buddhist Thought CIC, home of the Foundation of Buddhist Thought on-line course. Geshe Tashi is the author of a six book series by the same name published by Wisdom Publications, the first in the series being The Four NobleTruths. https://geshetashi.org/ https://foundationsofbuddhistthought.org/
The Aloka Vihara sisters are a community of bhikkhunis (fully-ordained nuns) and samaneris (novices) dedicated to practicing the Buddha’s teaching in the style of the Theravada Forest Tradition. Their practice emphasizes simplicity, renunciation, service and an orientation towards learning from the natural world, all held within the context of the Buddha’s teachings. The sisters are committed to embracing and integrating the realities and challenges of contemporary society into their practice.
SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery
Top 10 Best SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery Episodes

574 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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A Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple. Visit: SokukoJi.org If you would like these talks to continue PLEASE VISIT OUR DONATE PAGE at www.sokukoji.org/donate
Do Better Podcast
Top 10 Best Do Better Podcast Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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A new podcast about social justice, current events, mindfulness, and doing better.
Dhamma Discourse
Top 10 Best Dhamma Discourse Episodes

68 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 13 years ago

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Dhamma Discourse
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
Top 10 Best Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast Episodes

652 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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This podcast presents weekly updates from the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo including talks from Sunday service, sesshin, and other events.
Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)
Top 10 Best Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version) Episodes

454 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

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Interfaith Voices provides engaging and informative discussion on the key public issues of our day through the lenses of many different faith perspectives. We foster religious tolerance and educate our listeners on the broad diversity of religious traditions and viewpoints in the United States. This podcast feed is for the hour-long version of the program.
Against the Stream
Top 10 Best Against the Stream Episodes

643 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 6 years ago

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Dharma talks by teachers at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society in Los Angeles, San Francisco and elsewhere.
Things Unseen
Top 10 Best Things Unseen Episodes

213 Episodes

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Avg Length 17m

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Things Unseen grapples with a spiritual climate that no longer conforms to orderly patterns – with fewer of us attracted to formal religion, but many still believing that there’s more out there than meets the eye. Thought-provoking speech radio for people of faith – and those who just feel intrigued by the spiritual dimension to life.
Buddhistische Podcasts
Top 10 Best Buddhistische Podcasts Episodes

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Westliche buddhistische Nonne der Sotozen Tradition aus Frankreich. Autorin des Buches 'Stille', erschienen im Arkana-Verlag. Website auf Deutsch www.dailyzen.fr
ธรรมละนิด
Top 10 Best ธรรมละนิด Episodes

81 Episodes

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Avg Length 3m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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ปฏิบัติธรรมบ้านบุญ
Top 10 Best ปฏิบัติธรรมบ้านบุญ Episodes

184 Episodes

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Latest episode 6 months ago

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Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist
Top 10 Best Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist Episodes

136 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.

Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with Make It Mean Something Coaching, a service offered through Action Creates Change LLC. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.

From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders.

The Indie Spiritualist podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.

Stay connected with Chris Grosso on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

The Soul Anarchist Podcast
Top 10 Best The Soul Anarchist Podcast Episodes

104 Episodes

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Avg Length 68m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

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A show about living life on your own terms, hosted by Paul Duane - The Crossdressing Mormon Anarchist. Soul / ˈsōl / noun: 1. The spiritual principle embodied in human beings 2. A person’s total self Anarch /ˈanärk’/ noun: 1. a leader or advocate of self ruling. 2. A master of chaos. 3. One self possessed and intent to define themselves as unruled. -ist /‘ist’/ noun suffix: 1. One that adheres to or advocates a doctrine or system or code of behavior 2. Characteristic of. SoulAnarchist.com @SoulAnarchist
How to create a courageous, adventurous, meaningful life, driven by purpose. Comedian, author, speaker and down-to-earth life-coach Katie Goodman will give you the tools to finally get out of your way and create the life and work you love. She shares stories and practices she learned from having a 30-year successful creative entrepreneurial career in comedy and from 20 years of teaching, writing and coaching in the self-help field. Author of Improvisation For The Spirit and founder of Broad Comedy, Katie's comedy can be found on the "Broad Comedy" channel on YouTube and her book, keynotes and live on-line mastermind coaching classes can be found at www.katiegoodmanspeaking.com.
Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings
Top 10 Best Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings Episodes

166 Episodes

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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Mindfulness Insight meditation (Satipatthana Vipassana) and Buddhist teachings/Dhamma Talks as taught through the Theravada Buddhism tradition. Sayar Myat gives Dhamma talks on teachings of the Buddha as well as instructions on Pure Vipassana meditation as prescribed by the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw.
Visit the YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5tPybGb9wm03HdeLIjARA
Website:
www.satipatthana.ca
For Donations and Memberships visit:
https://satipatthana.ca/donation/

Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio
Top 10 Best Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio Episodes

1291 Episodes

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Avg Length 8m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Dharmabytes features bite-sized dharma, three times a week, from the Free Buddhist Audio archives. Themed in conjunction with our weekly full length talk podcast, these are inspiring short extracts from over 5,000 talks on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness! Tune in, be inspired!
Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction
Top 10 Best Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction Episodes

1127 Episodes

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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.
Understanding Buddhism in America
Top 10 Best Understanding Buddhism in America Episodes

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This is a podcast explaining various Buddhist teachings and topics. It is designed for people of all religious backgrounds to understand and enjoy while maintaining the core lessons of Buddhism. It was started as a source for understanding some of the more complex and often misunderstood Buddhist teachings in a quick, easy, and entertaining way.
Beyond the News
Top 10 Best Beyond the News Episodes

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 10m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

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Join host Dr. Larry Ward as he explores current events through the lens of Buddhism and neuroscience, sharing practical skills for how to engage with the information we receive from the wider world. While we cannot ignore the news or modern media, we can learn new ways to shift our perspective from reactivity to reflection, and gain a deeper understanding of our body and mind along the way. Dr. Ward is the author of America’s Racial Karma, a senior teacher in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He brings an interdisciplinary approach to his "Deep Buddhism" teachings, incorporating elements of Buddhist psychology with neuroscience, trauma resiliency and social imagination.

The Modern Spirituality Show
Top 10 Best The Modern Spirituality Show Episodes

52 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 3 months ago

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A spiritual awakening is taking place around the globe - and you can be a part of it. Discover a new expression of faith at the crossroads of world traditions. Hosted by world-renowned modern spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and best selling author Benjamin W. Decker.
Modern Spirituality explores the spiritual practices, perspectives, and personal lives of some of today's leading spiritual savants, avant-garde artists, and thought leaders.

Aathaapi Sinhala Buddhist (සිංහල) Podcast
Top 10 Best Aathaapi Sinhala Buddhist (සිංහල) Podcast Episodes

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 67m

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Latest episode 9 years ago

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Aathaapi Theravada Dhamma Portal to discuss and explore Dhamma for the people seeking the truth of life and their destiny as a guidance to practise Dhamma to seek liberation from this endless process of Samsara and to enjoy the Nibbanic peace within. May all beings be happy and well ! May all attain their supreme goals in this very life ! Saminda Chandranath Ranasinghe
Sac Urban Dharma
Top 10 Best Sac Urban Dharma Episodes

5 Episodes

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Avg Length 49m

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Latest episode 11 years ago

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Dharma talks, discussions, and interviews, presented to, or by, Sacramento Urban Dharma meditation group
SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo
Top 10 Best SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo Episodes

313 Episodes

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Avg Length 41m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Tune into deep and resonant interviews to uplift your spirit and nourish your soul. Hosted by celebrated teacher, writer, and coach Shannon Algeo (Named '35 Under 35 to Watch' by Wanderlust), SoulFeed helps you find the power within you so you can show up in the world as your highest self.
Maitripodden – Viryabodhi
Top 10 Best Maitripodden – Viryabodhi Episodes

13 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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MAITRI är ett sanskritord som betyder kärleksfull vänlighet. I den här podden publicerar jag, till en början, guidade meditationer som jag lett och delat på olika ställen. Se mer här: www.viryabodhi.se. Så småningom hoppas jag att det också blir samtal eller föredrag. Till vardags översätter jag, redigerar och publicerar buddhistisk litteratur till svenska, samt bidrar också på olika sätt på Stockholms Buddhistcenter och Dharmagiri retreatcenter. Se även Bodhi-förlaget: www.bodhiforlaget.se

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AudioDharma
Top 10 Best AudioDharma Episodes

1370 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 6 hours ago

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Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. The purpose is the same that the Buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. To learn more about the Insight Meditation Center, visit our website at https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/.
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