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 Buddhist-inspired podcast exploring mindfulness and compassion as tools for personal and societal transformation.

Secular Buddhism

Explores Buddhist philosophy and teachings for secular-minded listeners.

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

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

The Daily Dharma

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

Tricycle Talks

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

Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

A lay Buddhist teacher explains core teachings and practices for beginners exploring Buddhism in the Western world.

The Modern Buddhism Podcast

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

Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks

Teachings and dharma talks by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

#10

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

A meditation teacher shares practical Buddhist wisdom on mindfulness and lovingkindness for everyday life.

#11

AudioDharma

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

#12

The Zen Studies Podcast

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

#13

Dharmapunx NYC

Blends modern psychology and neuroscience with Buddhist teachings to explore mindfulness and personal growth.

#14

How to Train a Happy Mind

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

#15

The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast

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

#16

Buddhism for Beginners

Teachings on foundational Buddhist principles and meditation practices from the Palyul lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism.

#17

Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

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

#18

Recovery Dharma Audiobook

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

#19

Clear Mountain Monastery Project

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

#20

AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

Dharma talks exploring the Buddha's teachings to guide listeners toward the end of suffering and spiritual freedom.

#21

Zen Mind

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

#22

Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

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

#23

Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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

#24

The Wisdom Podcast

#25

Dhammatalks.org Evening Talks

Evening meditation talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu at Metta Forest Monastery.

#26

Hardcore Zen

A Zen teacher explores Zen practice and everyday life with a raw, unconventional perspective.

#27

San Francisco Zen Center Dharma Talks

Dharma talks and public lectures from San Francisco Zen Center.

#28

Everyday Zen Podcast

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

#29

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.

#30

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

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#31

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Plum Village

#32

Everyday Buddhism: Making Everyday Better

Practical Buddhist teachings for improving daily life and well-being.

#33

Daily Wisdom - Walking The Path with The Buddha

Teachings and practices from Gotama Buddha aimed at ending suffering and attaining a peaceful, enlightened mind.

#34

Ajahn Sona

#35

Jonathan Foust

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

#36

The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern

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

#37

Buddhist Geeks

BuddhistGeeks.org

#38

Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

A Buddhist teacher and meditation expert explores creativity, spirituality, and building a sustainable practice in modern life.

#39

Refuge Recovery

A recovery program using Buddhist principles to treat addiction without requiring belief or prior experience.

#40

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Dharma talks from Ajahn Brahm and teachers of the Australian Buddhist forest sangha.

#41

Wild Heart Meditation Center

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

#42

Edge of Mind Podcast

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

#43

What's This Tao All About?

A podcast exploring Taoist philosophy, its core concepts, and practical applications for finding peace and happiness in modern life.

#44

James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings

Teachings and commentaries on Dzogchen Buddhism, with recorded seminars on applying dharma to daily life.

#45

Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

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

#46

Buddhism Beyond Belief with Susan Piver

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

#47

Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks

Buddhist teachings and meditation talks from teachers in the Zen Community of Oregon’s lineage.

#48

Ajahn Anan Podcast

Dhamma talks by Ajahn Anan, a Thai Forest Tradition monk and disciple of Ajahn Chah, focused on meditation and Buddhist practice.

#49

Buddhism

Explores Buddhist philosophy and its practical application in modern life for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

#50

Living Dharma Podcast

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

#51

Bob Thurman Podcast: Buddhas Have More Fun!

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

#52

The Buddha’s Wisdom Podcast

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

#53

Zencare Podcast

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

#54

Pure Land Buddhism

Teachings on Pure Land Buddhism, including meditation, karma, rebirth, and sutra study to cultivate peace and liberation.

#55

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

A. Thomas Tran (any pronouns)

#56

Legacy MC Podcast

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

#57

Simplicity Zen Podcast

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

#58

Tea with Mara

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

#58

The Secular Buddhist

Ted Meissner

#58

Buddhism Podcast

Michael Cordero

#58

No Doubt: A Shin Buddhist Approach

rdtakam

#59

Open Air with Cheri Huber

A weekly conversation exploring conscious, compassionate awareness through guided discussion and spiritual inquiry.

#59

หลวงพ่อพระมหาดิเรก พุทธยานันโท Podcast

คำสอนและแนวทางปฏิบัติธรรมตามแบบหลวงพ่อเทียนโดยพระมหาดิเรก พุทธยานันโท

#59

Talks by Luangta (English)

Dhamma talks by Luangta

#60

Deeper Dhamma

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

#60

Guided Meditations & Talks

Guided meditations and mindfulness talks aimed at deepening practice and insight.

#61

Against The Stream

Buddhist teachings and guided meditations from the Against The Stream lineage founded by Noah Levine.

#62

Angel City Zen Center - Beginners Only Podcast

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

#62

ReRooted with Francesca Maximé

Be Here Now Network

#62

Kinh Địa Tạng Huyền Nghĩa

Namo A Di Đà Phật

#63

Dhammatalks.org Short Morning Talks

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

#64

Ajahn Amaro Podcast by Amaravati

Talks by Ajahn Amaro at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

#64

Audiobooks Bliss

Saul

#65

Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

Examines Taoist philosophy and its relevance to alcohol recovery, using ancient texts to guide a sober life.

#65

Living Zen

A monthly podcast featuring teachings from Zen teacher Jokai Blackwell Sensei.

#66

The Forest Path Podcast

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

#66

Buddha’s Teachings

Discusses Buddhist teachings on understanding life and overcoming suffering to find peace and happiness.

#66

EveryBodhi Podcast

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

#66

Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati

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

#66

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.

Alex Wilding

#67

Pháp Thoại Thích Pháp Hòa

Thầy Thích Pháp Hòa

#67

Vấn Đáp Thích Pháp Hòa

Thầy Thích Pháp Hòa

#67

Story of Buddha

#67

Secular Buddhism for Skeptical Atheists

Pod Pond

#68

Brooklyn Zen Center

A Zen Buddhist podcast exploring harmony, identity, and social transformation through teachings on impermanence and interdependence.

#68

Wisdom Rising with Lama Tsultrim Allione

Lama Tsultrim Allione

#69

Kevin Griffin: Dharma and Recovery

Explores the intersection of Buddhist meditation and recovery practices for addiction, depression, and anxiety.

#69

Master YongHua's American Mahayana Podcast

Teachings on American Mahayana Buddhism through live Dharma talks and sutra lectures by Master YongHua.

#69

John Wesley 44

#70

Dharmabytes from free buddhist audio

Short extracts from Buddhist talks on meditation, mindfulness, and dharma, released three times a week.

#70

Luangta PodCast

Buddhist sermons by Luangta Maha Bua and meditation teachers in the lineage of Luang Pu Mun.

#70

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.

#70

Blue Collar Zen

Two Zen practitioners discuss spiritual folk-tales in a contemplative setting at the Detroit Zen Center.

#70

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