10 Buddhist podcasts you should listen to
"Now, Kalamas, don't go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture, by logical conjecture, by inference, by analogies, by agreement through pondering views, by probability, or by the thought, 'This contemplative is our teacher.' When you know for yourselves that, 'These qualities are skillful; these qualities are blameless; these qualities are praised by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to welfare & to happiness' - then you should enter & remain in them." - Buddha
Podcast are just one of the tools you can use to help grow spiritually. With a bucket load of them out there I thought I would share ten of my favourites with you. Most are from the secular point of view but some are not, and that is totally fine. We don't always need to stay in our own bubble to grow so please explore and find the ones you enjoy most.
I have linked to there sites but pretty much every single podcast app will have them if you just search the name. My favourite podcast app is player.fm but there are tonnes out there to choice from.
Everyday Buddhism
https://www.everyday-buddhism.com
Living in the present moment is what Buddhism is all about. Wendy shinyo haylett takes what she has learnt from Buddhism to give us tips and tricks of living a better life. She is a great teacher and a even better host to this wonderful podcast.
The Secular Buddhism podcast
Integrating modern science with ancient wisdom Noah Rasheta is trying to make the world a better place. By sharing his experiences and knowledge we can all learn more about Buddhist philosophy. Focusing on the secular stand point this is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to better themselves.
Buddhism guide
Clear and concise, karma Yeshe Ragbye shares his knowledge of Buddhism. Inviting us to explore our own minds and experience the teachings. He tells us to never believe it just because he says it instead we need to investigate what is said for our self. A western monk from England Karma Yeshe Ragbye now lives in India, he was trained in the kagyu tradition of Buddhism. He has a contemplative look on life and shares this freely.
Secular Buddhism for skeptical atheist
Funny and factual, both hosts Mike Hoffman and Dougie Robertson know a thing or two about Buddhism. They both are great Friends and have been studying Buddhism for many years. Nothing mystical here, secular and factual, the podcast is aimed at the skeptical and runs down the basics of modern Buddhism.
Sharon salzberg metta hour
https://beherenownetwork.com/category/sharon-salzberg/
A renowned teacher, author and a pioneer of bringing Buddhism to the west, Sharon Salzberg brings you the metta hour. Funny, gentle and easy to listen to the podcast brings the buddhist concepts, meditations and more to the everyday listener. You need not be a scholar or even follow Buddhism to enjoy the metta hour podcast.
Jack kornfield heart wisdom podcast
https://beherenownetwork.com/category/jack-kornfield/
Another podcast by the be here now network is Jack Kornfields heart wisdom podcast. Since 1974 he has been teaching in universities and centres around the world.. He has trained as a monk in monasteries in Thailand, India and Burma. A mix of traditional Buddhism, psychology and other mystical traditions, Jack helps us through life's struggles.
Buddhist bootcamp
https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/podcast
Timber Hawkeye is the author of the best-selling book Buddhist bootcamp and faithfully religionless. Through his experiences of life, from quitting his job and moving to Hawaii, to becoming a monk and then returning to the united states and leaving the robes behind, he has gained a lot of insight on how the world works. Comparable to his book, the podcast is short and uncomplicated. The intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire and this is what he does through his podcast.
Audio Dharma
Gil Fronsdal and Andrea fella are speakers at the insight meditation centre in redwood city California. In these podcasts they share their dharma talks, intending to give out the Buddhas teachings on ending suffering. They are both proficient speakers and are successful in conveying the Buddhas teachings.
Skeptics path to enlightenment
https://www.skepticspath.org/about
Discussions, interviews and meditation are all included on this podcast. Each week the host Scott Snibbe shares a discussion about a Buddhist concept. Followed by a guided analytical meditation. Through science and ancient Buddhism Scott has created these meditations which use imagination, emotions and probing inquiry to help us better understand our self and the world.
Five minute dharma
Each week Dr Forrest shares five minutes of Buddhist wisdom in an aim to help us seek the truth that the buddha shared. Largely based on the Theravada tradition and the Pali cannon, the podcast still appeals to the wider Buddhist community.