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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

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.

#4

Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield

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

#5

Secular Buddhism

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

#6

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

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

#7

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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

#8

Tricycle Talks

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

#9

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

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

#10

AudioDharma

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

#11

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

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

#12
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Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks

Teachings and dharma talks by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

#13

How to Train a Happy Mind

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

#14

Buddhism for Beginners

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

#15

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

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

#16

The Daily Dharma

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

#17

The Zen Studies Podcast

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

#18
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The Wisdom Podcast

The Wisdom Podcast

#19

Recovery Dharma Audiobook

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

#20

The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast

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

#21

AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

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

#22

Buddhism Beyond Belief with Susan Piver

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

#23

Dharmapunx NYC

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

#24

Clear Mountain Monastery Project

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

#25

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.

#26

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

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

#26

Turning: Everyday Buddhism

Wendy Shinyo Haylett

#27

Dhammatalks.org Evening Talks

Evening meditation talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.

#28

What's This Tao All About?

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

#29

Legacy MC Podcast

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

#30

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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

#31

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

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

#32

Buddhist Meditations and Sleep Stories - Sleep Lotus | Buddism Teachings Podcast for Relaxation

Soothing Buddhist meditations and timeless stories designed to calm the mind and guide listeners into restful sleep.

#33

Jonathan Foust

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

#34

Zen Mind

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

#35

San Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talks

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

#36

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#37

Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly

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

#37

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

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#38

Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha

Guided teachings on practicing the Buddha's path to eliminate suffering and attain a peaceful, enlightened mind.

#39

Everyday Zen Podcast

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

#40

Mindfulness Insight Meditation - Buddhist Teachings

Guided mindfulness and insight meditation practices based on Theravada Buddhist teachings, with Dhamma talks and Vipassana instruction.

#41

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.

#42

Recovery Dharma Book 2.0 + Stories (by RD.rocks + RD Bipoc) ❖ 2nd Edition Audiobook

A. Thomas Tran (any pronouns)

#43

Hardcore Zen

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

#44

Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

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

#45

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.

#46

Ajahn Sona

Ajahn Sona

#47

Ajahn Amaro Podcast by Amaravati

Talks by Ajahn Amaro at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

#47

Dharma Talks and Sangha Shares

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

#48

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

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

#49

Edge of Mind Podcast

Explores lucid dreaming and consciousness through conversations with spiritual teachers, scientists, and mind experts.

#50

Kevin Griffin: Dharma and Recovery

Explores the intersection of Buddhist dharma and recovery practices, focusing on mindfulness, addiction, and spiritual growth.

#51

Inspired Action Alchemy

Explores ancient alchemical practices and Five Element energetics to help listeners achieve balance, authenticity, and ease in life.

#52

Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

Weekly Buddhist talks and service updates from the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.

#53

Meet the Monastics

Conversations with monks and nuns about their path to monastic life and ongoing spiritual inspiration.

#54

The Forest Path Podcast

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

#55

Ordinary Zen Sangha - Dharma Talks

Will Rauschenberger

#56

Chobo-Ji's Zen Podcast

Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks from the Seattle Zen Temple and related locations.

#56

Dhamma Kids Podcast

#57

Open Air with Cheri Huber

support@livingcompassion.org (Cheri Huber)

#57

Death and Dying Retreat by Ajahn Amaro

A Buddhist retreat exploring death and dying through meditation, teachings, and reflections led by Ajahn Amaro.

#58

Tea with Mara

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

#58

Buddhism in English

A podcast teaching Buddhism in simple English.

#59

Dhammatalks.org Short Morning Talks

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

#59

Living Dharma Podcast

Teachings from Tibetan Buddhism applied to modern life through dialogue and practice.

#60

佛教哲学(新佛学金刚经)

探讨佛教哲学与金刚经智慧,解析心性、超脱五蕴的修行之道。

#60

Bright Way Zen

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

#61

Wild Heart Meditation Center

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

#61

Dharma Sunday

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

#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.

#62

The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

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

#62

Muddy Water Zen

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

#62

Ordinary Mind Zen School

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

#62

Pháp Thoại Thích Pháp Hòa

Thầy Thích Pháp Hòa

#62

Kinh Địa Tạng Huyền Nghĩa

Namo A Di Đà Phật

#62

108 Talks by Ajahn Sumedho

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

#63

BRN Podcast: Buddhist Recovery Network

Explores recovery from substance and behavioral addictions through mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and diverse recovery traditions.

#63

Brooklyn Zen Center

Brooklyn Zen Center

#63

Guided Meditations & Talks

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

#63

Beyond the News

The Lotus Institute

#63

Buddha Teachings

AllrounDer Man

#64

金刚经的日常|当代解读|结合心理学|化解焦虑抑郁

用《金刚经》片段结合心理学解析焦虑、内疚与自我和解,提供觉察练习促进内在疗愈。

#64

Secular Buddhism

Saul

#64

Dhammapada Part I

Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu

#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

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.

#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

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Vipassana Metta Foundation

Vipassana Metta Foundation

#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.

#66

Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu and students

#66

Thich Nhat Hanh NL

Thich Nhat Hanh NL

#66

The Modern Buddhist

Sharon Ballenger

#66

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Yeyint Aung

#66

Ordinary Mind Zendo

Barry Magid

#67

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast

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

#67

Retreat Talks at Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

Buddhist suttas are explored through teachings on Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation and Lovingkindness to achieve Nibbana.