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Top 6 Buddhist Podcasts

Apr 27, 2024

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

1383 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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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.
Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast

162 Episodes

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Avg Length 6m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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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."
AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

1451 Episodes

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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 19 hours ago

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Talks by Gil Fronsdal at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA
Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

3034 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 11 hours ago

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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.

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Free Buddhist Audio

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Free Buddhist Audio

666 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 5 hours 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!

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Zencast

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Zencast

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.

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

Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery: dharma talks and meditation instruction

113 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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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.

Beyond the News

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Beyond the News

11 Episodes

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Avg Length 10m

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Latest episode 8 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.

Do Better Podcast

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Do Better Podcast

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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A new podcast about social justice, current events, mindfulness, and doing better.
Interfaith Voices Podcast (hour-long version)

442 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 9 days 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.
Buddhism for Everyone with JoAnn Fox

193 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 1 day 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.
Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

410 Episodes

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Avg Length 49m

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Latest episode 11 hours ago

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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.
Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist

129 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 14 days ago

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Indie Spiritualist host Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, recovering addict, spiritual director, and author. Through commentary, interviews and ragged truth-telling, the Indie Spiritualist podcast offers raw and real experiences and insights from an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, yogis, skateboarders, actors, spiritual teachers and more. A come as you are invitation to spiritual exploration.
SoulFeed with Shannon Algeo

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.

AudioDharma

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AudioDharma

915 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 19 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/.
Understanding Buddhism in America

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Latest episode 11 years ago

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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.
The Soul Anarchist Podcast

103 Episodes

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Avg Length 68m

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Latest episode 1 year 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
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center - Sunday Talk Archive

135 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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Sunday Talk Archive
The Improvised Life with Katie Goodman | How To Create A Courageous, Adventurous, Meaningful Life, Driven By Purpose

31 Episodes

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Avg Length 18m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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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.
The Modern Spirituality Show

51 Episodes

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Avg Length 58m

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Latest episode 8 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 meditation teacher and best selling author, Ben Decker, Modern Spirituality explores the spiritual practices and perspectives of some of today's leading spiritual savants, avant-garde artists, and thought leaders. Hear about the religious and spiritual climate of their childhood, the spiritual awakenings that expanded their minds and opened their hearts, and the vision they see for the world.

Things Unseen

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Things Unseen

208 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 12 days ago

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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.

Against the Stream

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Against the Stream

643 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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Dharma talks by teachers at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society in Los Angeles, San Francisco and elsewhere.
Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

237 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 16 hours 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.
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center - The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive

42 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 35 years ago

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The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
RKINA - Buddhism For Today - Rissho Kosei-Kai International of North America

52 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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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