Best Buddhist Podcasts (2024)

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Andrea Castillo: Enthusiasm, Clear Knowing, and Contentment in our Practice 43:24

2d ago43:24

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(Cambridge Insight Meditation Center) This talk will focus on enthusiasm, clear knowing, and contentment, three beautiful qualities originating from the Satipatthana refrain. We'll explore how to cultivate them as part of the body contemplations.By Andrea Castillo

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Ayya Santacitta: Attunement ~ Becoming Like an Antenna 24:56

2d ago24:56

24:56

(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-MorningsBy Ayya Santacitta

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Brian Lesage: Honoring Eric Kolvig: Stars in the Night Sky; I am Here Because of Others 23:40

3d ago23:40

23:40

(Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community)By Brian Lesage

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Donald Rothberg: Connecting Wisdom and the Awakened Heart 1:02:29

4d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A central way to describe our practice is to say that we aim to touch and deepen in wisdom and in the awakened heart (particularly through cultivating the “divine abodes”: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity), and to live and act increasingly from wisdom and the awakened heart. This is like the well-known…

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Donald Rothberg: Guided Meditation: Connecting Wisdom and the Awakened Heart in Concentration, Mindfulness, Metta, and Radiating Metta Practices 42:33

4d ago42:33

42:33

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)By Donald Rothberg

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Keizan’s Compassion 35:16

4d ago35:16

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In this beautiful talk, Zenshin Florence Caplow introduces us to Keizan Zenji, particularly the deep love between Keizan and his mother, and his subsequent dedication to including women in the Soto tradition as both teachers and lay practitioners. She closes with a quote from Keizan’s Transmission of the Light about the two types of home leavers, t…

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Love and Compassion 15:53

5d ago15:53

15:53

Dharma talk given by Daniel Scharpenburg, June 30, 2024. Music by Barefoot Bran Music.

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Castles of Sand and Cloud 15:34

5d ago15:34

15:34

Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, June 23, 2024. Music by Barefoot Bran Music.

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Ajahn Sucitto: Doing, not-doing – entering causality 35:10

5d ago35:10

35:10

(Dhamma Stream Online Sessions)By Ajahn Sucitto

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Ajahn Sucitto: GM - Tuning into the stream of good will. 14:26

5d ago14:26

14:26

(Dhamma Stream Online Sessions)By Ajahn Sucitto

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Diligence: The Joyful Endeavor (Link #715) 1:06:25

5d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Speaker: Jennifer Shippee. Jennifer speaks about excerpts from Rinpoche's upcoming book on diligence. She investigates both discipline (Tib. tsultrim) and diligence (Tib. tsöndrü), how their meanings differ and overlap, and explains how to harness diligence based on Chapter 4 of Shantideva's ‘Bodhisattvacharyavatara’. The first step in harnessing d…

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Winnie Nazarko: Gladding the mind. 55:28

6d ago55:28

55:28

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Finding inner resources to strengthen the mind/heart when it is challenging. The uses of reflection for self-support.By Winnie Nazarko

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Steve Armstrong: Reflections on Death: Death and the Deathless 57:04

6d ago57:04

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(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Originally recorded on 10.23.97 and replayed for this retreat.By Steve Armstrong

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Nathan Glyde: Sticking to the Plan to Improvise 1:20:15

6d ago1:20:15

1:20:15

(Gaia House) How much we should be spontaneous, and how much more disciplined, feels to be a central question in the development of any skill, meditation included. What do we need more of? How should we go about it? What do we really want? This Online Dharma Hall session includes a Guided Meditation, a Dharma Talk, and responses to unrecorded quest…

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Kamala Masters: Faith, Trusting Our Potential 1:04:05

7d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center)By Kamala Masters

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Deborah Ratner Helzer: Three Functions of Insight 1:00:58

8d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center)By Deborah Ratner Helzer

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Ayya Santacitta: On the Threshold ~ The Sacred Is Not a Destination But an Approach! 54:00

10d ago54:00

54:00

(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-MorningsBy Ayya Santacitta

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Steve Armstrong: Identity, Insight and Comparing Mind originally given 08-18-1999 and replayed for this retreat. 55:36

9d ago55:36

55:36

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center)By Steve Armstrong

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Donald Rothberg: Toward Freedom and Awakening--Individually and as a Society: A Fourth of July Talk 1:02:10

10d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A day before the Fourth of July and two days after Canada Day, commemorating establishing Canada, we explore the possibility of connecting the vision of individual awakening and freedom and the vision of social freedom and justice. We look at the "shadows" of these visions, of how greed, hatred, and delusion, whether…

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Kamala Masters: Five Faculties 1:04:52

11d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center)By Kamala Masters

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From Anatomy Lab to Dharma Lab 33:13

11d ago33:13

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Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, a Zen priest and emergency medicine physician and addiction specialist, shares her unique journey from software engineering, to working in some of the busiest emergency rooms in New York City, and into the priesthood. Dainin discusses her encounters with the “divine messengers” of suffering, old age, and death in medical pract…

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Gathering Dharma With Matthew Kozan Palevsky: Only A Buddha And A Buddha 1:34:43

12d ago1:34:43

1:34:43

In this installment of Gathering Dharma, Roshi Joan sets the stage by reminding us “the terrible impact of war” and reminds the group the importance of our resolve to face this deep suffering through compassionate and wise action. Sensei Kozan continues the discussion with a focus on equanimity and reflects on Bernie Glassman Roshi’s Three Tenents …

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Joyfully Embracing Life for a Greater Purpose: Awakened Attitude of Mind (Link #714) 56:04

12d ago56:04

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Speaker: Katsutoshi Okabayashi. Oka-san shares his thoughts on the importance of establishing a daily reflection on the precepts of Bodhicitta. He has been examining how he might engage with his world each day versus how he might habitually engage with a world full of stressful, confusing or annoying situations. Although difficult because of years …

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Liberation – Always Being, Always Becoming 39:18

19d ago39:18

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On the anniversary of the emancipation of black slaves in the United States, Sensei Kodo and Sensei Kozan inquire into the meaning of freedom. For black people and many others in this country, freedom is not an event, but a continuous project. The work is never finished. Likewise, our personal liberation is never finished, we continuously practice …

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Reflections on the Invisible (Link #713) 1:01:19

19d ago1:01:19

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Speaker: Christine Anisko. Christine addresses the ways in which our preoccupations with material reality and the fast-paced nature of our lives block our awareness of an expansive spiritual realm. When Christine's parents recently passed away, she experienced firsthand how the animation of being alive suddenly ceases. To avoid the pain of becoming…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (11 of 11) 54:09

23d ago54:09

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In this final gathering of Planting Life 2024, Roshi Joan leads an open circle of sharing with the community who participated virtually in this program. The group shares their commit to personal growth and discuss the importance of truth, generosity, and indigenous traditions. Intentions are set to honor life, deepen generosity, and connect with an…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (10 of 11) 58:29

23d ago58:29

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In this talk Melissa Nelson shares her deep passion and understanding of economies of wellbeing, regenerative practices, environmental justice movements, and decolonizing philanthropy. Dr. Nelson connects the dots, identifying the importance of ancestral seeds, diverse foodways, and their role in cultural affirmation and healing in our modern syste…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (9 of 11) 1:18:04

23d ago1:18:04

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In this talk Roxanne Swentzell discusses her work in cultural continuity and the founder of Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute. She speaks to the importance of preserving traditional crops and maintaining traditional foodways. Roxanne also discusses community involvement in land restoration, gardening, and adobe building projects including her o…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8B of 11) 19:46

23d ago19:46

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This is the 2nd half of the session where Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses the persistence of Pueblo culture, the transformation of architecture, and the adoption of corn agriculture. Porter also brings up contemporary challenges f…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8A of 11) 1:20:18

23d ago1:20:18

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In this talk Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses the persistence of Pueblo culture, the transformation of architecture, and the adoption of corn agriculture. Porter also brings up contemporary challenges faced by Pueblo communities in…

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (5 of 11) 1:06:50

23d ago1:06:50

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The Upaya garden ceremony begins with Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez preparing elements of fire, incense, seeds, water, and flowers while discussing their significance and importance in ceremony. The session moves to the practical planting of corn, squash, and other plants. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking …

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (4b of 11) 52:31

24d ago52:31

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This is a continuation of the May31st afternoon session, where Alonso Méndez explores the intriguing history and relationship between plants, particularly corn, and celestial forces. He delves into the significance of […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (4A of 11) 1:14:39

24d ago1:14:39

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In this session, Alonso Méndez explores the intriguing history and relationship between plants, particularly corn, and celestial forces. He delves into the significance of corn as a life-sustainer, its domestication process, and […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (3B of 11) 43:47

24d ago43:47

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This is a continuation of the May31st session with Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez where they delve into the symbolism and significance of various elements in indigenous communities of growers and creators. […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (3A of 11) 1:10:19

24d ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez delve into the symbolism and significance of various elements in indigenous communities of growers and creators. They highlight the importance of caves, prayers, ceremonies, and the three friends […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (2 of 11) 59:31

24d ago59:31

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Roshi Joan, Wendy Johnson, and Alonso Méndez open this program by sharing their sincere appreciation and commitment to the value of land and ancestors and the importance of bring that value into our […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Shoshin: Beginner’s Mind 36:36

26d ago36:36

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At the opening of Upaya’s Young Adult retreat, Sensei Shinzan speaks on the practice of beginner’s mind. In our culture, we are deeply conditioned to know, to think linearly, and […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Tangtong Gyalpo: King of the Empty Plain (Link #712) 54:52

26d ago54:52

54:52

Speaker: Michaela Ledesma. The Outer, Inner and Secret Refuge Prayer of Tangtong Gyalpo and the power of its tremendous blessings is the focus of this talk. Michaela shares stories about her personal connection to the prayer and her continuing relationship with Tangtong Gyalpo in her own life. Drawing on the namthar, or spiritual biography by Cyrus…

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Jhāna Drama with Vince F. Horn 35:39

1M ago35:39

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In this episode of Buddhist Geeks, Vince Fakhoury Horn shares his experience of working with the meditation startup Jhourney, and raises concerns about their insufficient training and appropriation of Buddhist meditation practices, advocating for a more responsible and deeply informed approach to secularizing Jhāna meditation. Episode Links: 📝 The …

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Mountains Are Mountains, Rivers Are Rivers 40:52

1M ago40:52

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In this dharma talk, Sensei Kozan dives into Dogen’s “Mountains and Rivers Sutra”. In this esoteric fascicle, Dogen engages in the impossible task of naming the unnamable – the fundamental […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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The Kālāmas - The People With Doubts 18:50

1M ago18:50

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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, June 9, 2024. Music by Barefoot Bran Music.

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Discipline, Enjoyment and Creativity (Link #711) 55:55

1M ago55:55

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Speaker: Susan Walp. Following Rinpoche's advice, Susan shares her personal journey in learning to practice the Dharma from a place of enjoyment, rather than discipline. Discipline is important for the practitioner, but there are two kinds of discipline: one that comes from a feeling of obligation, competitiveness and wanting to be a good student, …

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6B of 6) 1:35:47

1M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

This is John’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6A of 6) 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

This is Richard’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (5 of 6) 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

In this lecture physicist Adam Frank delves into the blind spot in science, a concept that has led to a crisis in physics and issues in quantum mechanics. The discussion explores quantum […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4B of 6) 1:05:47

1M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

This is Kristin’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4A of 6) 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

This is Evan’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (3B of 6) 1:03:36

1M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

This is the 2nd part of the lecture featuring Molly Crockett and Luc Steels, we dive deep into complex systems of science, interdependence, and knowing. The speakers discuss the shift from in-person […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (3A of 6) 1:19:41

1M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

This is the 1st part of the lecture featuring Molly Crockett and Luc Steels, we dive deep into complex systems of science, interdependence, and knowing. The speakers discuss the shift from in-person […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence: AI, the More-Than-Human, and Us (2 of 6) 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

The opening of this Varela Symposium focuses on welcoming participants both onsite and online, highlighting access to a vast repository of wisdom through virtual means. The symposium, originally named Zen […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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