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Underrated Buddhist podcasts worth a listen

14 Buddhism podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.

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How this list is made

  • Buddhism shows
  • Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
  • Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
  • Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
  • An episode out in the last month
  • Longest running first

The list

Longest running first

  1. 1. TREELEAF ZENDO PODCAST

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    40 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    337
    Since
    2009

    Dharma talks by Jundo Cohen Roshi & priests from Treeleaf Zendo

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  2. 2. Inspired Action Alchemy

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    32 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    173
    Since
    2018

    Join us on an Alchemical Transformational Journey... this podcast is for anyone interested in creating more balance in life (through the Nine Palaces)…

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  3. 3. Tibetan Buddhism: The Elegant Mind

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    74
    Since
    2018

    This podcast site shares thoughts and perspectives concerning practical notions and methodologies for all -- regardless of level of experience or knowledge…

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  4. 4. Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David Nichtern

    #192 in Buddhism Business, Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    1 hr 9 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    92
    Since
    2019

    David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon , is a senior Buddhist teacher who has been practicing and teaching meditation for over 40 years. He was one of the…

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  5. 5. Intro to Zen Online

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    318
    Since
    2020

    Welcome to "Intro to Zen Online," a podcast that distributes audio recordings of the Williamstown Zen Group's weekly sittings. For more info about the…

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  6. 6. Dharma Glimpses with Judy Lief

    #74 in Buddhism Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    7 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    299
    Since
    2020

    DHARMA GLIMPSES is an introduction to The Profound Treasury teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, taught by Judy Lief. In these short, accessible talks, Judy…

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  7. 7. Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC Teachers & Practitioners

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    27 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    126
    Since
    2022

    Welcome to "Opening Dharma Access," a podcast where we hear stories from BIPOC teachers & practitioners about their Dharma experiences and practice, and how…

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  8. 8. Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    23 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    77
    Since
    2022

    Delivering practical wisdom for a happier life. A Buddhist podcast that explores how to navigate the daily complexities of life relating to topics such as…

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  9. 9. Cross River Meditation Center Podcast

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    31 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    221
    Since
    2023

    Dhamma talks on the direct teachings of the Buddha as preserved in the second book of the Pali Canon, the Sutta Pitaka.

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  10. 10. Denver Dzogchen

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    69
    Since
    2023

    Meditation, Dharma talks, conversations and more from Denver Dzogchen, a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the…

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  11. 11. Wisdom of Impermanence

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    101
    Since
    2023

    Welcome to The Wisdom of Impermanence—a space to explore death, grief, and spiritual awakening through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and lived experience. This…

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  12. 12. Awakening Streams: The One River Zen Podcast

    #80 in Buddhism Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    17 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    70
    Since
    2023

    Awakening Streams features Dharma talks and Zen reflections from Sensei Michael Brunner of One River Zen Center in Ottawa, Illinois. Each episode explores the…

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  13. 13. The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    19 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    64
    Since
    2024

    August 2026: Season 3 of the Double Dorje podcast has begun. The posting schedule is still uncertain. Tips. Travellers’ tales. Perspective. Gossip…

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  14. 14. Rime Buddhist Center Dharma Talks

    Religion & Spirituality

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    103
    Since
    2024

    Past Dharma talks given at the Rime Buddhist Center.

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