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Top 100 Buddhism Podcasts

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

#1

Tara Brach

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

#2

The Way Out Is In

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

#2

The Way Out Is In

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

#3

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

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

#4

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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

#5

AudioDharma

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

#6

Secular Buddhism

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

#7

AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

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

#8

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

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

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The Wisdom Podcast

The Wisdom Podcast

#10

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

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

#11

Tricycle Talks

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

#12

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

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

#13

San Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talks

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

#14

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

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

#15

The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast

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

#16

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

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

#17
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Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks

Teachings and dharma talks by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

#18

Everyday Zen Podcast

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

#19

Dharmapunx NYC

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

#20

How to Train a Happy Mind

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

#21

The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern

Explores Buddhist teachings and mindfulness through conversations on psychology, culture, and politics.

#22

Dhammatalks.org Evening Talks

Evening meditation talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.

#23

Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati

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

#24

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.

#25

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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

#26

Clear Mountain Monastery Project

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

#26

Turning: Everyday Buddhism

Wendy Shinyo Haylett

#27

The Daily Dharma

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

#28

The Zen Studies Podcast

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

#29

Zen Mind

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

#30

Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly

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

#31

Jonathan Foust

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

#32

Pali audio

English translations of suttas from the Pali canon are professionally read and recorded.

#33

Buddhism for Beginners

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

#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.

#34

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.

#35

EveryBodhi Podcast

A Buddhist teacher examines life's profound questions through the lens of spiritual practice and mindful living.

#35

Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

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

#36

Milwaukee Zen Center Dharma Talks Podcast

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

#36

Buddhism Beyond Belief with Susan Piver

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

#37

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.

#37

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#38

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

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

#39

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

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

#40

หลวงปู่ปราโมทย์ ปาโมชฺโช วัดสวนสันติธรรม

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

#41

Recovery Dharma Audiobook

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

#42

Zencare Podcast

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

#43

What's This Tao All About?

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

#44

The Collected Teachings of Ajahn Chah - Audiobook

Recordings of English-translated talks by Buddhist teacher Ajahn Chah, read by Ajahn Amaro.

#45

Legacy MC Podcast

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

#45

The Jizo-an Zen Community Podcast

Jizo-an Zen Community

#46

Hardcore Zen

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

#47

Dharma Talks and Sangha Shares

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

#47

Guided Meditations & Talks

Guided meditations and Buddhist-inspired dharma talks focused on mindfulness and meditation practice.

#48

Simplicity Zen Podcast

Explores Zen practice, Buddhist history, and the relationship between mindfulness and science through interviews and thoughtful inquiry.

#49

Seattle Soto Zen

Dharma talks from Seattle Soto Zen.

#49

Deer Park Dharmacast

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#50

Wild Heart Meditation Center

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

#50

Pristine Awareness

Pristine Awareness Podcast

#51

Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

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

#52

Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

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

#53

James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings

Teachings on dzogchen Buddhism and practical applications of dharma in daily life.

#54

Ajahn Sona

Ajahn Sona

#55

Buddhist Geeks

Vince Fakhoury Horn

#55

Lion’s Roar Talk Openly

Lion’s Roar Dharma Center

#56

Ajahn Amaro Podcast by Amaravati

Talks by Ajahn Amaro at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

#56

Secular Buddhism for Skeptical Atheists

Pod Pond

#57

Pháp Thoại Thích Pháp Hòa

Thầy Thích Pháp Hòa

#58

Dhammarato Dhamma

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

#58

Tea with Mara

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

#59

Paramita

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

#60

The Forest Path Podcast

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

#60

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.

#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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#61

Hoa Nghiêm Thủ Nhãn

Loạt bài giảng về phương pháp tu tập Hoa Nghiêm Thủ Nhãn, kết nối giáo lý với thực hành đời sống hằng ngày.

#61

Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu and students

#62

Muddy Water Zen

Dharma talks from Muddy Water Zen Temple in Royal Oak, Michigan, part of the Korean Taego Buddhist Order.

#62

Open Air with Cheri Huber

support@livingcompassion.org (Cheri Huber)

#62

Kinh Địa Tạng Huyền Nghĩa

Namo A Di Đà Phật

#63

Deeper Dhamma Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Buddhist teachings rooted in Ajahn Brahm’s tradition, focusing on deepening meditation and mindfulness practice.

#63

Beyond the News

The Lotus Institute

#63

Buddha Teachings

AllrounDer Man

#64

New Horizons in Engaged Buddhism

Explores how Buddhist principles guide social activism through conversations with engaged Buddhist leaders.

#64

佛教通史(新佛学金刚经)

Traces the history and evolution of Buddhist philosophy from early schools to modern times.

#64

Secular Buddhism

Saul

#65

Angel City Zen Center - Beginners Only Podcast

Weekly public talks from the Angel City Zen Center focused on beginner-friendly Zen practice.

#65

Buddhist Wisdom Podcast with Scott Tusa

A meditation teacher shares guided practices and Buddhist teachings to help build mindfulness, clarity, and inner wisdom.

#65

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive

Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche

#65

Uplifting Black Nichiren Buddhist Voices

Black practitioners in the U.S. share how they integrate African diasporic culture and experiences into their Nichiren Buddhist practice.

#65

Zenways guided Zen meditations

Julian Daizan Skinner

#66

Boundless Way Zen Temple Dharmacast

Dharma talks from a Zen temple in Worcester, Massachusetts.

#66

Free Buddhist Audio

Free Buddhist teachings and meditation talks from experienced practitioners on mindfulness and the Dharma.

#66

Open Question

A Buddhist teacher explores Mahayana concepts through storytelling and inquiry to support practical understanding in daily life.

#66

Tara Brach

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