Top 100 Buddhism Podcasts

The top buddhism podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.

Tara Brach

Teaches mindfulness and self-compassion through meditation, blending psychology and Eastern spirituality to ease emotional suffering.

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

Blends Buddhist teachings with mystical traditions to explore emotional freedom and inner peace.

The Way Out Is In

A podcast exploring mindfulness and compassion through Buddhist teachings, hosted by a Zen monk and a transformational coach.

The Way Out Is In

Explores mindfulness and compassion through teachings inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s Zen practice and philosophy.

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Teaches Insight and Loving Kindness meditation through personal stories and practical mindfulness guidance.

AudioDharma

Dharma talks from Gil Fronsdal and guest speakers exploring the Buddha's teachings as a path to end suffering and attain freedom.

Secular Buddhism

Explores Buddhist teachings and mindfulness practices from a secular, non-religious perspective.

AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

Dharma talks by Gil Fronsdal at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California.

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

Explores meditation and Buddhist teachings for cultivating inner peace, happiness, and resilience in everyday life.

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

A meditation teacher explores Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness through practical teachings and conversations with mindfulness leaders.

#10

Tricycle Talks

Buddhist teachers and writers explore life's big questions and how to apply Buddhist practice to daily living.

#11

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Explores practical methods for building resilience, compassion, and lasting happiness through psychological insights and everyday practices.

#12

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Dharma talks and program recordings from a Zen center emphasizing socially engaged Buddhism and compassionate service.

#13

Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks

Teachings and dharma talks by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

#14

The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast

Teachings and practices from a Western Zen Buddhist monastery rooted in traditional monastic training and dharma study.

#15

San Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talks

Dharma Talks given at San Francisco Zen Center explore Zen Buddhist teachings and practice.

#16

Dharmapunx NYC

Buddhist teachings and meditation talks from Josh Korda at a New York City-based mindfulness community.

#17

The Daily Dharma

Draws on Buddhist philosophy and texts to offer practical wisdom for finding peace and improving daily life.

#18

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

A lay Buddhist explains core teachings and practices for beginners exploring Buddhism in a Western context.

#19

Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly

Explores awakening through modern nondual meditation practices that reveal innate calm and clarity.

#20

How to Train a Happy Mind

Meditation techniques based on Tibetan Buddhist practice and modern psychology to develop happiness and meaningful relationships.

#21

Jonathan Foust

A meditation teacher offers weekly talks and guided practices focused on cultivating mindfulness and insight.

#22

Dhammatalks.org Evening Talks

Evening meditation talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.

#23

Zen Mind

Zen dharma talks focused on transformation, wisdom, and bringing Buddhist practice into Western life through embodied meditation and compassionate action.

#24

The Zen Studies Podcast

Explores traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history with a Soto Zen priest and teacher.

#25

The Wisdom Podcast

#26

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Recordings of Theravada Buddhist dharma talks and meditation instruction focused on vipassana and metta practices.

#26

Turning: Everyday Buddhism

Wendy Shinyo Haylett

#27

Clear Mountain Monastery Project

Dharma talks from monastics at a Seattle-area Buddhist Forest monastery following the early disciples' way of life.

#28

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Dharma talks from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Australian Forest Sangha.

#29

Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati

Talks by Ajahn Sumedho, the founding abbot of Amaravati and first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah.

#30

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Recordings of Theravada Buddhist dharma talks and meditation instruction in modern languages, focusing on vipassana and metta practices.

#31

Radical Buddhism: Claiming Asian America's Revolutionary Vision

Explores how Buddhist teachings and Asian American activism intersect to foster social change through conversations with faith leaders.

#32

Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks

Buddhist teachings and meditation talks from teachers in the Zen Community of Oregon, shared from retreats and weekly services.

#33

Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

Offers meditation retreats featuring dharma talks and instruction in vipassana and metta practices for all experience levels.

#34

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Recorded Zen Buddhist lectures from teachers at the Rochester Zen Center, founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau.

#34

Between Qi and Science: My Experience of What Can't Be Measured

A son explores his father’s life as a self-taught healer, bridging Chinese medicine, Buddhism, and the limits of Western science.

#35

Zencare Podcast

A podcast grounded in the Dharma and devoted to contemplative care.

#35

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

Explores Buddhist teachings like the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path through guided meditations and modern applications.

#36

Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

A Buddhist teacher and meditation expert explores the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and sustainable livelihood.

#36

Milwaukee Zen Center Dharma Talks Podcast

Weekly dharma talks by Reirin Gumbel, Resident Priest at Milwaukee Zen Center.

#37

Open Air with Cheri Huber

support@livingcompassion.org (Cheri Huber)

#37

How to Stream Full Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism & Eastern Religions

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#38

Everyday Zen Podcast

Dharma talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation explore Buddhist teachings and mindfulness practices.

#39

Pháp Thoại Thích Pháp Hòa

Thầy Thích Pháp Hòa

#40

What's This Tao All About?

A lighthearted exploration of Taoism hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.

#41

Wild Heart Meditation Center

Buddhist teachers and facilitators share practical meditation teachings and insights for integrating mindfulness into daily life.

#42

The Forest Path Podcast

Features narrated translations of teachings by meditation masters from the Theravada Buddhist forest tradition.

#43

หลวงพ่อพระมหาดิเรก พุทธยานันโท Podcast

คำสอนและแนวทางการปฏิบัติธรรมแบบเคลื่อนไหวจากหลวงพ่อเทียน จิตฺตสุโภ ผ่านการถ่ายทอดของพระมหาดิเรก พุทธยานันโท

#44

Hardcore Zen

A Zen teacher explores Zen practice, philosophy, and everyday life with a candid, unconventional approach.

#45

Paramita

Guided meditations and practical courses based on ancient Buddhist philosophy for inner growth and well-being.

#45

The Jizo-an Zen Community Podcast

Jizo-an Zen Community

#46

Buddhism for Beginners

Explores foundational Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to help listeners apply mindfulness and compassion in daily life.

#47

Dharma Talks and Sangha Shares

Dharma talks and guided meditations based on Vipassana practice, focusing on mindfulness, insight, and compassionate living.

#47

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive

Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche

#47

Recovery Dharma Audiobook

A guided audiobook exploring Buddhist practices and principles to support recovery from addiction.

#48

Ajahn Sona

#49

Amaravati Podcast | Latest Dhamma Talks

Dhamma teachings recorded at Amaravati Buddhist monastery during monthly observance days and retreats.

#49

Seattle Soto Zen

Dharma talks from Seattle Soto Zen.

#50

Legacy MC Podcast

Teisho and conversations explore classical Zen koans and the practice of a “pathless path” through teachings from Mountain Cloud Zen Center.

#50

Pristine Awareness

Pristine Awareness Podcast

#51

The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

Teachings of the Buddha are narrated from translations of the Sutta Pitaka.

#51

Dhammatalks.org Short Morning Talks

Short daily Dhamma talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu on Buddhist practice and teachings.

#52

Ajahn Amaro Podcast by Amaravati

Talks by Ajahn Amaro at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

#52

The Secular Buddhist

Ted Meissner

#53

Dhammarato Dhamma

Discussions on the Supra-mundane Dhamma through dialogue, sutta study, and practice guidance focused on noble right view.

#54

Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Examines Taoist teachings and their relevance to alcohol recovery, using ancient philosophy to inform modern sobriety practices.

#55

Lion’s Roar Talk Openly

Lion’s Roar Dharma Center

#55

佛经读诵（心经，佛说阿弥陀经，金刚经，普门品等）

诵读心经、阿弥陀经、金刚经、普门品等佛经，可集中念力，端心正意，帮助灭除烦恼，增长善根与功德。

#56

หลวงปู่ปราโมทย์ ปาโมชฺโช วัดสวนสันติธรรม

Mindfulness and Vipassana teachings by Luangpor Pramote Pamojjo on observing body and mind with a balanced, focused mind.

#56

Secular Buddhism for Skeptical Atheists

Pod Pond

#57

Buddhism Beyond Belief with Susan Piver

Explores how Buddhist teachings and meditation can be applied to everyday life for self-discovery and emotional resilience.

#58

Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

Zen Buddhism lectures, talks, and classes from Shogakuji Temple and Berkeley Zen Center in Berkeley, California.

#58

Tea with Mara

Dharma talks and guided meditations led by Rev. George Beecher for virtual and in-person mindfulness communities.

#59

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

Explores Tibetan Buddhism, Asian philosophy, and spirituality with insights from Buddhist studies and Tibetan culture.

#60

Ordinary Mind Zen School

Dharma talks by Geoff Dawson from the Ordinary Mind Zen School in Sydney.

#60

Bright Way Zen

Zen teachings and talks from a Portland-based community and its global online meditation group.

#60

108 Talks by Ajahn Sumedho

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

#61

Dharma Sunday

Weekly teachings and discussions on Buddhist meditation and diverse spiritual topics led by Natural Dharma Fellowship and guest teachers.

#61

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast

Examines anti-intellectualism and ideological issues in Western Buddhism through critical conversations about modern spiritual practice.

#61

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