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“Welcome to ‘Awakening Streams,’ the One River Zen Podcast, nestled in the serene beauty of Ottawa, IL, near the iconic Starved Rock State Park and just an hour’s drive from Chicago. Here, we invite you to embark on a journey of mindfulness, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening. Join us as we share insightful talks delivered at […]

This is a collection of recordings relating to meditation: guided meditation or talks about meditation. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Dharma talks by Jundo Cohen Roshi & priests from Treeleaf Zendo

Popular podcast with the latest Dhamma talks from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery located in the UK. These talks are given by monks and nuns from the Thai Forest Buddhist tradition. Topics are often about how to meditate, reflections on Buddhist teachings or readings. A more complete audio library can be found on https://www.amaravati.org/audio

IMS’s Forest Refuge has hosted experienced meditators since 2003. Its program is specifically designed to encourage sustained, longer-term retreat practice – a key component in the transmission of Buddhism from Asia to the West. Within a harmonious and secluded environment, meditators can nurture the highest aspiration for liberation. In consultation with visiting insight meditation teachers, […]

IMS’s Forest Refuge has hosted experienced meditators since 2003. Its program is specifically designed to encourage sustained, longer-term retreat practice – a key component in the transmission of Buddhism from Asia to the West. Within a harmonious and secluded environment, meditators can nurture the highest aspiration for liberation. In consultation with visiting insight meditation teachers, […]

Zen Podcast series based on Mountain Cloud Zen Center’s Thursday evening dharma talks that explore classical koans of Zen. The podcasts help us in our mission of offering core Zen training in the lineage of Sanbo Zen to create healthier and kinder lives for all, while also supporting our Three Treasures Prison Project in which […]

Steven Subodha Nuñez is a Dharma Teacher at the International Buddhist Meditation Center. He shares the Kammatthana Forest Tradition of Buddhism through the stories of the Buddha and his disciples and lessons from his own life and experiences, illustrating how the historical lessons of the Buddha are just as relevant today as they were 2,600 […]

This podcast includes the last 300 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah. This is published by Amaravati Buddhist Monastery – www.amaravati.org

Spontaneous Zen talks given in the Rinzai tradition by Ven. Eshu Martin, abbot of the Victoria Zen Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada. www.zenwest.ca If you enjoy this podcast, rate it,review it, and share it with your friends on Twitter, Facebook and face to face. www.zenwest.ca Check out the Living Zen Podcast app on the iTunes […]

StoneWater Zen Talks is a series of dharma talks by David Keizan Scott Roshi of the StoneWater Zen Sangha in Liverpool, UK. Rev Dr David Keizan Shoji Scott is the founder and leader of the StoneWater Zen Sangha. He is an ordained Buddhist priest and lineage holder in the Soto Zen school, having received Shiho […]

A podcast, where I summarise Buddhist suttas.

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Integrating the Dharma teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni from the perspective of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, by cultivating familiarity with prajna, or precise knowing, in progressively subtle degrees. Timely and accessible to contemporary seekers of any spiritual tradition, or none at all. Full episodes on new and full moon days. Contemplation interludes on the […]

linktree https://www.linktr.ee/alphamalebuddhistpod . Follower of Jesus, , Student of Knowledge, Eastern Philosophy, History, Conspiracy, Leadership, Truth, Self Realization -Strategy – Knowledge is liberation. The whole world is in a state of fear and mind control. The only way to overcome Fear is Love. The Family and the Tribe are now under assault. Divide and conquer […]

Kusala is an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. In his book ‘Urban Dharma’ (MonkLA.net) and Dharma talks, Kusala shares his understanding in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights.

Diggin’ the Dharma with Jon Aaron and Doug Smith is a relaxed discussion of the Buddhist dharma between friends. Jon’s interest centers around practice, while Doug’s centers around scholarship of the early material, so their approaches balance practice with study. Their discussions will be approachable to a broad audience of Buddhists and those curious about […]

Reflections on Buddhist teachings and the intersection of Buddhism and Recovery hoantaishin.substack.com

Two Phish kids ended up in the same Tibetan Buddhist three- year retreat. Now lamas, they discuss common lessons from the meditation cushion to summer tour.

These talks are readings by our teachers from different books. We have compiled them here to show the latest 300 readings that are available from our online audio catalogue. https://www.amaravati.org/category/teachings/audio/readings/

This feed includes all the talks given by Ajahn Amaro published at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery. www.amaravati.org

This podcast shares dhamma talks and guided meditations given at Portland Friends of the Dhamma by our Spiritual Director, Sakula, visiting Buddhist monastics such as Luang Por Pasanno, Ajahn Thanissaro, and Ajahn Sudanto, and by others. Teachings are from the Theravada Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition in the lineage of Ajahn Chah and similar.

The talks are recordings of weekly Chan lectures addressed to the Riverside Chan Meditation Group in Riverside, California. Gilbert Gutierrez is one of five lay practitioners who have received Dharma transmission from Venerable Chan Master Sheng Yen.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators […]

Everyday Americans tell their own stories in narratives and documentaries produced by award-winners Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister. As heard on NPR and public radio stations nationwide.

Pariyatti exists to bring people into contact with the teachings of the Buddha. We provide resources in the Theravāda tradition, and support Pāli language students and Vipassana meditators, in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by S.N. Goenka. We serve meditators, scholars, educators and the public by providing ready access to hard-to-find […]

A transformative podcast that delves into the extraordinary life of Lama Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Lama, healer and humanitarian. Join host Lelia O’Connor and her guests as they share remarkable stories of what is was like to live, work and travel with a living Buddha. You’ll hear first hand accounts of healings, how […]

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.

Welcome to Zen Bites, a series of discussions on Zen Buddhism, mindfulness, comparative spirituality and psychology. Zen Bites features Zen Buddhist teacher Martin Goodson and mindfulness-based psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia.

Guided meditations for the Williams College community (and anyone else who might be interested!).

Contemporary voices, specially commissioned in-depth interviews and conversations from members of the Triratna Buddhist Order around the world, exploring the Buddha’s teaching in modern times for modern lives! Check out our other podcasts! The Buddhist Centre Podcast (https://audioboom.com/channels/4929068) | Free Buddhist Audio Talks (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/free-buddhist-audio-community/id75081757) (iTunes) | FBA Dharmabytes (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist/id416832097) (iTunes) https://thebuddhistcentre.com/Visit the Fifty Years, Fifty […]

This podcast is all about transformation-mindfulness and mental health, community and sharing. Real people, real stories…..and loads of other lovely stuff. Hosted by Danny Hill, the Monk on a Motorbike. Inspire, empower, transform.

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The Won Buddhism community of North Carolina shares what it means to practice modern-day Buddhism through dharma talks, healing chants, QiGong, etc., things that help one get to the heart of practice.

Weekly tales of wisdom for mindful people on the go. Host: Venerable Miao Guang Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodhilighttales Twitter: https://twitter.com/BodhiLightTales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodhi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNLj4Na5-xtN4O5wksBGvg Blogspot: https://bodhilightfgs.blogspot.com/ Acknowledgments: 1. All stories of Bodhi Light Tales are based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s works. 2. Logo Design by Sedona Garcia 3. Music by Nicholas Ng (Australia) […]

Talks, Teishos, and Teachings by Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi, Chigan Roshi Roland Jaeckel, Hokuto Daniel Diffin Osho, 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, […]

After Awakening is a show about meditation and enlightenment where masters and meditation teachers share their wisdom and realizations on the spiritual path. The aim of this show is to help seekers on their journey through stories, advice, and instruction from teachers who’ve dedicated their lives to dharma and practice. Here you’ll find a variety […]

Buddhism for here and now. The Wisdom and Compassion podcast is an offering of Dekeling, a Buddhist community in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to sharing the principles and practices of Buddhism in an accessible and inclusive way, to human beings everywhere. We support your right to awaken to your spiritual potential in whatever way inspires you.

u awake? is hosted by Nalanda Robson and Khema Chan — two besties who chronically send each other deep, unhinged and accidentally insightful voice notes and figured… why not hit record? What started as our therapy-adjacent debriefs turned into deeper explorations about healing, heartbreak, figuring sh*t out together and accidentally becoming wiser. Think of it […]

News, event coverage, mantras and rituals, Dharma conversations among diverse voices from the Triratna Buddhist Community around the world, keeping you up-to-date with the latest in our sangha. Check out our other podcasts! Buddhist Voices | Free Buddhist Audio (iTunes) | Dharmabytes (iTunes)

Ordinary Mind Zendo’s podcast will play Dharma talks from Zen teacher and psychoanalyst Barry Magid. Barry Magid is a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck. These talks address a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of their everyday lives. Though much of the material here is […]

A monthly podcast from Zen teacher, Jokai Blackwell Sensei.

Evolving Dharma in the Age of the Network

given at the Zen Buddhist Temples of the Buddhist Society for Compassionate Wisdom (BSCW). The BSCW is a North American Buddhist order founded by Ven. Samu Sunim, a Korean Zen master. The Society’s Dharma work promotes the non-dual gate of awakening in everyday life. For more information, visit www.ZenBuddhistTemple.org.

Bringing the wisdom of Buddhist sutras to life through recitation, translation, humor, and storytelling.

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.

Introducing “I’M POSSIBLE: The Odyssey Within,” a transformative podcast meticulously crafted to elevate individuals across the three essential pillars of Mind, Body, and Soul. This comprehensive program is designed to guide listeners in an enlightening expedition, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a profound sense of well-being.

The mind is like a garden. If you want a beautiful garden you need to know a bit about botany: which are the weeds and which are the flowers. These podcasts will help you explore the botany of the mind: discovering which mental states to cultivate, and which ones to weed out. Engage with the […]

The Zen Group of Western Australia was founded in 1983 and is affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Talks by our Zen teachers and Sangha-members can be found here. If you are curious about the Zen Group be sure to visit our home page in the first link below. If you find the podcast useful and […]

The Buddhist tradition began over 2,500 years ago, and its roots are even older. Over the centuries, countless people have benefited from these teachings. But are the beliefs and practices of Buddhism still relevant? Absolutely! If anything, we need this wisdom more now than ever as our world speeds up. In this podcast you’ll find […]

Saraswati Bhawan is a non-profit Buddhist organization founded by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang. We offer an ongoing selection of archival audio teachings by the late Lama Dawa Rinpoche, as well as regular podcasts by Khandro Kunzang.

Our passion is to introduce Buddhist Values and Japanese culture. We will have interviews with authors, scholars, ministers, and artists. There will also be discussions and, to liven things up, we will have live performances.

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 […]

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.

An experimental podcast exploring the healing and life-sustaining potential of Zen insight, meditation and mindfulness in a modern world of existential challenges to health, happiness and our very survival. The author has over 50 years training in Zen practice, studying under roshis Philip Kapleau, Joshu Sasaki and Richard Clarke, his root teacher whom he succeeded […]

These are talks given during a meditation retreat uploaded to the Amaravati online audio collection. These talks are dhamma talks or guided meditation that were given during these retreats.

Welcome to Merkaba Chakras, where we talk Buddhism in the 5th dimension and beyond. Each enlightened episode is dedicated to helping you level up the energy field of your Merkabah. You can manifest the parallel reality that fits the best version of you. Popular topics are Buddhism, Wheel of Dharma, Nirvana, Samsara, Reincarnation. Starseed, Tulku, […]

Welcome to the Heart Space podcast – sharing simple, practical wisdom teachings for modern times. We discuss various wisdom teachings – with a focus on Buddhism (although not exclusively) – and how we can relate them to our everyday, modern lives. We’ll also explore a host of nature based connection and meditation practices. Host, Nicola […]