10 Best Buddhism Podcasts For Beginners

1. Secular Buddhism

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Don't use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist. Use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Noah Rasheta
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Devon Hase, Nico Hase +2 more
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2. Buddhism Guide

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This podcast is pragmatic, secular and makes complicated Buddhist principles easy to understand. Yeshe is a Buddhist Monk from England, and teaches Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness and mental well-being in various countries around the world. He offers teachings freely to all in a manner that is unpretentious and clear. He does not demand students to blindly accept what he says, but instead invites them to examine their own minds and experiences to discover the validity of Gautama Buddha's teachings. You can find his guided meditations at 'Buddhism Guide Meditations.'more Host Yeshe Rabgye
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 942Facebook 18.3KInstagram 29.7K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto

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Alan Peto hosts an informative and helpful podcast for anyone who is interested in Buddhism and beginning a Buddhist practice. Alan is a Buddhist layperson who explains Buddhism and Buddhist teachings for beginners and Westerners on his website, https://alanpeto.com. This podcast is aimed at helping those exploring Buddhism or new to Buddhism understand Buddhist teachings and practices.Contact Alan: https://alanpeto.com/contactPodcast Homepage: https://alanpeto.com/podcastPodcast Disclaimer: https://alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer/more Host Alan Peto
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Sanathavihari Bhikkhu
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 338Facebook 1.5KTwitter 807Instagram 3.6K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Buddhism for Beginners

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The Buddhism for Beginners Podcast is brought to you by Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC). KPC was founded by Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo Rinpoche to uphold the Palyul lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. KPC is a hub of compassionate activity with a mission to inspire people to improve the world and end suffering for the benefit of all beings. The Buddhism for Beginners podcast draws from a wealth of teachings by Jetsunma and other great masters from around the world...more Host Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
Producer/Network Kunzang Palyul Choling - Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 5.1KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Buddhism Beyond Belief with Susan Piver

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Buddhism Beyond Belief is a podcast from Susan Piver, a 30 year student of Tibetan Buddhism and founder of the Open Heart Project, an online meditation community with close to 20000 members. With Susan as a friend and guide, we will look at traditional teachings like the four noble truths and the six paramitas but not from an academic standpoint. Rather, we will talk about how to make it all personal and relevant in everyday life. This podcast is not about Buddhist doctrine...more Producer/Network Susan Piver
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 62 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Rowdy Buddhist Podcast

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This a podcast of short lectures by Kanjin Cederman Shonin of the Enkyoji Buddhist Network. Here we study the basics of Buddhism and give more in depth of these concepts within a modern and easy way to understand and implement the teachings of the Buddha. It is my hope to support those that are interested and practice Buddhism. 'Learning is doing!' Let us live our lives in the spirit of enlightenment and work towards creating a Pure Land here and now in our lives...more Producer/Network Rev. Kanjin Cederman
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Rev. Kanjin Cederman
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Bright On Buddhism

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Welcome to Bright on Buddhism, a podcast where we discuss and explain topics of Buddhism in a casual, conversational, question and answer setting. My name is Nick Bright, scholar of East Asian Buddhism. I am currently studying for my Master's degree in Religion at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, where I am specializing in pre-modern Japanese Buddhist architecture history. I have researched topics such as Japanese Buddhist responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, Buddhist Haiku poetry, and the Japanese history of science and religion. I will be joined by my friend Proven Paradox.more Hosts Nicholas Bright Haight, Proven Paradox
Producer/Network Nicholas Bright Haight
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 13Twitter 25 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Why Buddhism Works (Without Dogma)

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Not into blind faith? Skeptical of organized religion? Not a fan of dogma? Then Buddhism might be just right for you. As an existential counselor who specializes in highly rational skeptics, I've found that many of my clients are curious about Buddhism. But when they've asked me for a beginner's book recommendation, I've struggled to find one that truly speaks their language. So, I decided to write my own. This book is short and to the point, with as little fluff as possible...more Producer/Network Michael Caloz
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9. BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS

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WHAT IS BUDDHISM? There are many religions in the world, and Buddhism is one of the major ones. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. It originated in India around the 5th-6th century BCE and later spread to many countries. Buddhism has a detailed, logical, and rich system of doctrine (dharma) based on the teachings of the Buddha. It also has a monastic community (sangha) responsible for preserving, spreading the Buddha's teachings (dharma), and guiding Buddhists to practice according to those teachings. Additionally, Buddhism features its unique religious...more Producer/Network JANNA
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Buddhism

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Buddhism is a contemplative podcast dedicated to exploring the timeless wisdom of Buddhist philosophy and its practical application in modern life.Designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, this podcast offers a calm and reflective space to understand the core teachings of Buddhism and how they can be integrated into everyday experiences.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/buddhism--6483088/support.more Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact