Buddhism

The Sharon Salzberg Metta Hour features Buddhist philosophy in a practical, common sense vernacular. Sharon’s natural wisdom, sense of humor and the ease with which she translates these teachings forge an intimate connection with the listener. From everyday experiences to pithy revelations, each podcast is a journey on the path of self-discovery. For Episode 109 […]

“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji

The Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO) is a Western Zen Buddhist lineage established by the late John Daido Loori Roshi and dedicated to sharing the dharma as it has been passed down, generation to generation, since the time of Shakyamuni Buddha. Zen Mountain Monastery, the main house of the Mountains and Rivers Order, is one […]

Deeper Dharma lectures on methods of meditation, Buddhist values and more, presented by the International Buddhist Society from Richmond, BC, Canada. Follow our other Podcast “International Buddhist Society” for Q&A on Buddhism. For more resources, visit our website at www.buddhisttemple.ca. Dharma talk series on the Buddhist teaching of meditation, following the Samatha (concentration or stillness) […]

Dharma Talks given at Muddy Water Zen Center in Royal Oak, Michigan. This Dharma talk entitled Judy Collins Said It Best is offered by Bup Il Bup Sanim  and was recorded on September 29th, 2019 Episode #356 Thank you for listening to the Muddy Water Zen Podcast. These talks are given at Muddy Water Zen […]

A dharma talk given by Peter Doobinin offered weekly on Sunday. The dharma student, as the Buddha often noted, is “mindful, alert, and ardent.”  The cultivation of these three qualities is integral to dharma practice.  In this talk, Peter Doobinin discusses the quality of ardency, what it is and how we develop it.  The talk […]

Sunday morning messages, and various mid-week teachings from City on a Hill Community Church in Middle Island, NY.

Learn about traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history through episodes recorded specifically for podcast listeners. Host Domyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and teacher. Every few weeks or so, I get an email from a listener who feels they need a Zen teacher. Some people have asked whether I might be able […]

Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs.

This Podcast covers topics from Law of Attraction, Zen, Psychology, Taoism, and Reality Transurfing. This podcast combines knowledge from these sources to bring you a revolutionary new way of looking at life. I’m dedicated to helping you manifest dreams, achieve higher levels of peace, and just be an overall happier person. I have been consciously […]

The Imperfect Buddha podcast explores the world of contemporary Western Buddhism mixing in banter with analysis, no holds barred discussion, and guest interviews. We shun Ted style talks in favour of in-depth discussion and interviews that have room to breathe. The podcast is run in conjunction with the Post-Traditional Buddhism site which features articles and […]

Dharma talks by Koun Franz at Zen Nova Scotia in Halifax, NS. If you find these talks beneficial, please consider joining Zen Nova Scotia or making a donation at zennovascotia.com/support. Your support makes the practice and teachings available to others. On the stories we carry with us and don’t know how to let go.

Dharma Talks from Boundless Way Temple in Worcester MA Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Roshi on August 22, 2019

Wild Heart Meditation Center’s podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart’s guiding teacher, Andrew Chapman, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives. “People have suffered in one place, so they […]

The Jack Kornfield Heart Wisdom hour celebrates Jack’s ability to mash up his long established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness. Fellow teacher Mark Coleman joins Jack Kornfield for an exploration of ways that we can harmonize […]

This podcast is pragmatic, secular and makes complicated Buddhist principles easy to understand. Yeshe is a Buddhist monk. He is from England and teaches meditation, Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness. Yeshe spent several years in a monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas teaching young monks basic Buddhist philosophy and meditation. He now offers teachings freely […]

Interviews with Scholars of Buddhism about their New Books Jolyon Baraka Thomas’s Faking Liberties: Religious Freedom in American-Occupied Japan (University of Chicago Press, 2019) challenges the commonsensical notion that the Japanese empire granted its subjects no religious freedom—that, despite the legal provision in the Meiji Constitution of 1890 affirming freedom of worship, “State Shinto” was […]

Dharma Talks from the Everyday Zen Foundation Jaune Evans gives the sixth talk in the Wold Could Be Otherwise series on "Imagination Saves Lives" Read More

Nick Meinhardt and John Freese, two former Buddhist monks, discuss all things Dharma. Nick and John talk to Carl Stahmer about his experience being a conscientious objector in the Marines during the first Gulf War, karma, volition, and the importance of daily practice.

Bodhi is a conscious community that supports personal transformation and collective awakening. A trailer for And This Is Bodhi with Lola Wright featuring a clip from our first episode and words from your host, Lola Wright.

Sally in the Zen is a bi-weekly podcast of a Chinese Zen Buddhist Caregiver in pursuit to find Zen moments in everyday living. Sally cares for her elderly Asian mother and father, who’s also her actual Zen Master as well as a stroke survivor. Hear personal stories as Sally chronicles life, love and the Zen […]

The Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney podcast consists of Dharma talks given by Geoff Dawson. “Holding And Rejecting, These Are But Skilfull Lies” by Ordinary Mind Zen School

An anthology of Buddhist scriptures, appropriate as an introduction to its vast literature, or as a sampler for those who want to better understand Buddhism. The selections in this anthology are primarily from the Theravada school of Buddhism. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

Dharma Time focuses on the spiritual side of life & how to use it to achieve long lasting happiness & enlightenment. Listen to The Dharma Guy as he shares the wisdom he’s gained from his own journey in life & into the philosophy of Buddhism. As a one man show, this hour promises to be […]

Official podcast channel of http://studybuddhism.com. Lectures, guided meditations and other audio materials on Buddhist science of mind. Refuge: Putting a Safe Direction And Meaning in Our Lives – Part 1 by Study Buddhism

Clouds in Water Zen Center – Awakening the Heart of Great Wisdom and Compassion Dharma Talk by Onryu Kennedy on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

The Practice is an experimental gathering at Willow Creek Community Church where we immerse ourselves in God’s dream for humanity, practice the historic disciplines that align us with His dream, and carry each other along the way. We are learning to live out Jesus’ teachings in the world. This is the abiding practice guided by […]

The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas. What does “no-self” really […]

Dhamma teachings from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Western Australian Buddhist Sangha for those looking for something deeper. Ajahn Brahm discusses sutta 29 from the Digha Nikaya: The Pasadika Sutta, “The Delightful Discourse”. Also known as “An Impressive Discourse” and “The Delectable Discourse”.  “Following the death of Nigantha Nataputta, the leader of the […]

These Dharma talks are by Chozen Bays, Roshi and Hogen Bays, Roshi, teachers with Zen Community of Oregon. The talks were given at Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, Oregon, and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon. Zen Community of Oregon’s purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of […]

Dharma Ocean presents compelling talks by Reggie Ray, a unique and dynamic teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Reggie has a special gift for applying the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism to the unique problems, inspirations, and spiritual imperatives of modern people. As spiritual director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, Reggie mentors a […]

Glimpse into Buddhism, meditation and science of happiness. Reach us at : buddhismbits@gmail.com What is Buddhist Heaven? How to get there?

The Dhammapada is is a Buddhist scripture, containing 423 verses in 26 categories. According to tradition, these are verses spoken by the Buddha on various occasions, most of which deal with ethics. It is is considered one of the most important pieces of Theravada literature. Despite this, the Dhammapada is read by many Mahayana Buddhists […]

This podcast is a recording of the weekly message at First Presbyterian Church located on 902 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Every Sunday a new message will be uploaded. You can find this podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio, and on our website at http://www.firstprescf.org/podcasts.html Here is this weeks “Grow in Faith […]

A podcast for secular-minded people interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy and teachings. In this podcast episode, I will discuss the Zen Koan titled “The Real Miracle”. I will also share the story/teaching of Milarepa and the Demons he resisted in his cave and how that story can help us with our own demons. I […]

Dharma talks from the Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. One of the best known and most respected Zen masters in the world today, poet, and peace and human rights activist, Thich Nhat Hanh has led an extraordinary life. This is a 78-minute dharma talk from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in Hanoi during the “Engaged […]

Professor Robert A.F. “Bob” Thurman’s official podcast covers diverse topics including Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist Studies, spirituality, Tibetan Culture, Asian history, philosophy, Eastern Ideas, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this episode Robert A.F. Thurman gives an introduction to the Buddhist system of higher trainings using the “Heart Sutra” as a portal to unpacking the […]

Dharma from Deer Park Monastery, a meditation practice center in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. At Deer Park, the resident monks, nuns and lay sangha practice engaged Buddhism and mindfulness in everyday life for the nourishment and development of our spiritual and mental health. Each week, we post a selection […]

Weekly Dharma Talks with Rev. Koyo S. Kubose and Glimpses by Bright Dawn Center Lay Ministers and guests. Dharma Glimpse by Lay Minister Kyle Kaiyo and Dharma Talk by Rev Koyo Kubose

A podcast about the practical, real-life, day-to-day application of mindfulness. What if the path to contentment, purpose, and inner peace is right in front of us, but we just can’t see it yet? In this first part (of 10) of Zen in the Art of Monday Morning, we explore Zen’s origins over 2500 years ago in northern […]

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 […]

Dharma Talks from Cedar Rapids Zen Center

Recent Dharma talks given at Seattle Soto Zen by senior teachers. Find more at https://seattlesotozen.org. John concludes his two part talk about American Sutra.

Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North. *** Improve your meditation practice *** Enhance the quality of your life *** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts *** Acknowledge and deal with anger, anxiety, pain, and fear Recorded on October 5, 2019, at the Meditation Center in Chaska, […]

Mostly Dhamma talks given by Ajahns Munindo, Abhinando, Punnyo at Aruna Ratanagiri, Harnham Buddhist Monastery – a monastery of the Theravada Buddhist Forest Tradition – in Northumberland, UK. (keywords) – Dhammapada verse 258, wisdom, peace, fear, listening, restraint, strength, vulnerable, suffering, overwhelm, challenges, loss, ageing, muscle tone, heavy lifting, saddha, parami, blaming, upaya, punnya, goodness, […]

Insight Meditation teacher, Shell Fischer, founder of Mindful Shenandoah Valley, offers her 25+ years of study and experience in these weekly talks about meditation practice, and how it can help us nurture more compassion, kindness, joy, and calm in our lives. There are many definitions of the word “dharma,” which includes natural phenomena, as well […]

Dharma talks, guided meditations, and more, recorded at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple. Annual Precepts Ceremony, 2019 – Bhantes Sujatha and San, and Bhikkhuni Vimala lead the annual Precepts Ceremony.

Dharma talks presented by the International Buddhist Society from Richmond, BC, Canada, featuring talks given by Venerable Guan Cheng and Venerable Hong Ci. Follow our other podcast “Dharma Talks at International Buddhist Society” for themed and deeper talks. Visit the temple’s website https://buddhisttemple.ca for articles, videos, and more resources on Buddhism. In this episode, the […]

Official podcast channel of http://studybuddhism.com. Lectures, guided meditations and other audio materials on Buddhist science of mind. Elaboration of Dependent Arising of the Self in Terms of Others – Part 1 by Study Buddhism

The Secular Buddhist is the official podcast of the Secular Buddhist Association, focusing on early Buddhist teaching and practice from a secular point of view. http://secularbuddhism.org

Rinzan Osho is a priest and teacher at No-Rank Zendo, a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Community in Portland, Oregon. His Dharma talks explore various aspects of Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice, spirituality and religion. He emphases practice as a means to develop and cultivate a tender open-heartedness that allows a deep engagement with a troubled world. http://www.norankzendo.org […]

Talks, Teishos, and Teachings by Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi, Dokuro Osho Roland Jaeckel, senior students, and guest teachers of the Zen Studies Society. The Zen Studies Society is a Buddhist community dedicated to realizing and actualizing our true nature. Cultivating an atmosphere of respect, harmony, deep insight, and boundless compassion, we offer the simple […]

Dharma talks from meditation teacher Mary Stancavage. These focus primarily on the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings and philosophy drawing strongly on wisdom and heart practices. All are viewed through the lens of learning to live with an Undefended Heart. Greed, hatred, delusion, the hindrances and so many other unskillful and harmful behaviors can be […]

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 […]

Kusala Bhikshu and his Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala shares his understanding of Buddhism in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights. My talk at ‘Against the Stream / Buddhist Meditation Society’ on becoming a Buddhist and what I learned along the way. I […]

Uplifting talks and guided meditations from Steven S. Sadleir and the Self Awareness Institute, including Shaktipat Transmissions, guided meditations in Kundalini, Kriya, Tantra, Satsangs on Vedanta, Questions and Answers from students and all things enlightenment. Plus, Steven interviews such luminaries as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Sadguru Jaggi Vasudeva, Gurudev Shree Amrit Desai, His Holiness Chetsang […]

Dhamma talks by Ajahn Viradhammo at Tisarana Buddhist Monastery. In the Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Sumedho, and Amaravati Monastery. Tan Khemako explains that everything that we can experience happens in the present moment, whereas the past and the future are merely mental representations. He shows how investigating the mind in the present moment […]

Listen to dharma talks from the teachers and guest teachers of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Buddhist teachings are woven into topics such as contemplative care, engaged Buddhism, social change, meditation and stillness, dealing with addiction, being with suffering, and the arts and challenges of care for the self and others. A […]

The House of Inner Tranquillity is a Buddhist Insight meditation centre located in south-west England. The centre was established in 1980 for those in search of a practical approach to the Buddha’s teaching. Stripped of ritual and cultural accretions, the path is presented in a manner ideally suited to the needs of the modern westerner. […]

I am a lay Buddhist who relies on Amida but also appreciates broader Mahayana teachings. Herein I informally share my perspectives on the Pure Land path. I will try to add a new podcast each week on Friday by 12:00 EST. Additionally, you may wish to know that I have a Buddhist YouTube channel called […]