Best 40 Monk Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Monk podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Buddhist Society of Western Australia
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Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of

Host

Ajahn Brahm (Male)

Producer/Network

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Social Worker

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 263

Avg Length

61 mins
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2. Buddhism Guide

Buddhism Guide
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This podcast is pragmatic, secular and makes complicated Buddhist principles easy to understand. Yeshe is a

Host

Yeshe Rabgye (Male)

Producer/Network

Yeshe Rabgye

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Mindfulness Practitioners

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 498

Avg Length

12 mins

3. Amaravati Podcast | Latest Dhamma Talks

Amaravati Podcast | Latest Dhamma Talks
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Popular podcast with the latest Dhamma talks from Amaravati Buddhist Monastery located in the UK. These talks

Producer/Network

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Email

****@amaravati.org

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Religious Scholars

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 66

Avg Length

48 mins

4. Yokoji Zen Dharma Talks

Yokoji Zen Dharma Talks
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Monthly Dharma talks by Tenshin Fletcher Roshi at Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center. Yokoji is a year-round Zen

Host

Charles Tenshin Fletcher Roshi (Male)

Producer/Network

Tenshin Fletcher Roshi

Email

****@zmc.org

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Wellness Advocates, Philosophers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 52

Avg Length

62 mins

5. The Chant of Le Barroux

The Chant of Le Barroux
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The monks of the Abbaye Sainte-Madeleine du Barroux stream their chanted Office each day. For those of us who

Producer/Network

Abbaye Sainte-Madeleine du Barroux

Email

****@barrouxchant.com

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Cultural Historians

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 114

6. Urban Dharma Podcast

Urban Dharma Podcast
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Kusala Bhikshu's Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala

Host

Kusala Bhikshu

Producer/Network

Kusala Bhikshu

Email

****@urbandharma.org

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Mindfulness Practitioners

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 360

Avg Length

28 mins

7. The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast

The Zen Mountain Monastery Podcast
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The Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO) is a Western Zen Buddhist lineage established by the late John Daido

Producer/Network

Zen Mountain Monastery

Email

****@dharma.net

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Community Builder

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 285

Avg Length

45 mins

8. Abhayagiri Talks

Abhayagiri Talks
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Abhayagiri Talks

Host

Ajahn Nyaniko (Male)

Producer/Network

Unknown

Email

****@abhayagiri.org

Listener Type

Investors, Startup Founders, Business Executive

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 50

9. Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati

Ajahn Sumedho Podcast by Amaravati
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This podcast includes the last 300 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of

Host

Luang Por Sumedho (Male)

Producer/Network

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery

Email

****@amaravati.org

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Community Leaders

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 67

Avg Length

43 mins

10. The Tattooed Buddha

The Tattooed Buddha

An Evolved Dialogue

Hosts

Dana Gornall (Female), Ty H. Phillips (Male), Daniel Scharpenburg (Male), John Pendall (Male)

Producer/Network

The Tattooed Buddha

Email

****@thetattooedbuddha.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

11. Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings
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This podcast brings to you the teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in full length. Our current focus for

Producer/Network

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

166 mins

12. Duchovny Dom Monastery

Duchovny Dom Monastery
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Duchovny Dom Byzantine Catholic Men's Monastic Community is nestled in the Blue Mountains of Eastern

Host

John Stephen Pazak (Male)

Producer/Network

Duchovny Dom Monastery

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

27 mins

13. Chan Audiobooks

Chan Audiobooks
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Audio book of Tea Words, an archived edition of Master Sheng Yen's early teachings in the West. It contains

Host

Yingshyan Ku (Male)

Producer/Network

Chan Meditation Center

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

7 mins

14. Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein

Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
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Joseph Goldstein has been a leading light for the practice of Insight and Loving Kindness meditation since

Host

Joseph Goldstein (Male)

Producer/Network

Be Here Now Network

Email

****@dharma.org

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Wellness Coaches

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 819

Avg Length

53 mins

15. The Zen Studies Podcast

The Zen Studies Podcast
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Learn about traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history through episodes recorded

Host

Domyo Burk (Male)

Producer/Network

Domyo Burk

Email

****@zenstudiespodcast.com

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Wellness Advocates, Life Coache

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 359

Avg Length

35 mins

16. The Urban Monk podcast with Dr. Pedram Shojai

The Urban Monk podcast with Dr. Pedram Shojai
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Join Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed filmmaker, for deep conversations

Host

Pedram Shojai (Male)

Producer/Network

Pedram Shojai

Email

****@theurbanmonk.com

Listener Type

CEOs, Spiritual Seekers, Health Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 178

Avg Length

33 mins

17. Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
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Dharma talks by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede and others. Roshi Kjolhede is abbot of the Rochester Zen Center and

Hosts

Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede (Male), Sensei John Pulleyn (Male), Sensei Dhara Kowal (Female), Philip Kapleau (Male)

Producer/Network

Rochester Zen Center

Email

****@rzc.org

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Mental Health Professionals, Community Leaders

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 67

Avg Length

42 mins

18. SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery

SokukoJi Buddhist Temple Monastery
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A Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple. Visit: SokukoJi.org If you would like these talks to continue PLEASE VISIT OUR

Host

Sokuzan (Male)

Producer/Network

Sokuzan

Email

****@sokukoji.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 20

Avg Length

63 mins

19. Deeper Dhamma

Deeper Dhamma
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Dhamma teachings from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Western Australian Buddhist Sangha for those

Host

Ajahn Brahm (Male)

Producer/Network

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Email

****@bswa.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 38

Avg Length

105 mins

20. Ignorance Is the Cause of Suffering

Ignorance Is the Cause of Suffering
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The goal of the Rime Shedra is to make accessible the vast treasures of Buddhist wisdom to those who wish to

Host

Derek Kolleeny (Male)

Producer/Network

Derek Kolleeny

Email

****@rimeshedra.nyc

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

98 mins

21. Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link

Mangala Shri Bhuti - The Link
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Pith instructions and practical inquiries into Buddhist view and meditation

Producer/Network

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu and students

Email

****@mangalashribhuti.org

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Personal Development Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 54

Avg Length

60 mins

22. Rime Buddhist Center Dharma Talks

Rime Buddhist Center Dharma Talks
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Past Dharma talks given at the Rime Buddhist Center.

Producer/Network

Rime Buddhist Center

Email

****@rimecenter.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

17 mins

23. Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast Archives - Thubten Chodron

Stages of the Path to Awakening Podcast Archives - Thubten Chodron
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Tune in on Apple Podcasts or TuneIn Radio.

Host

Thubten Chodron (Female)

Producer/Network

Thubten Chodron

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

92 mins

24. Buddhist Wisdom Podcast with Scott Tusa

Buddhist Wisdom Podcast with Scott Tusa
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Scott Tusa, a meditation teacher and Buddhism mentor, shares practical tips, guided meditations, and Buddhist

Host

Scott Tusa (Male)

Producer/Network

Scott Tusa

Email

****@scotttusa.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

21 mins

25. Clear Mountain Monastery Project

Clear Mountain Monastery Project
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Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle

Hosts

Ajahn Kovilo (Male), Ajahn Nisabho (Male)

Producer/Network

Clear Mountain Monastery

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 28

Avg Length

47 mins

26. Triple Gem of the North

Triple Gem of the North
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Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North.*** Improve your meditation

Producer/Network

Sathi

Email

****@triplegem.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

23 mins

27. Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
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Listen to teachings from great Tibetan Buddhist masters Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Visit our

Producer/Network

Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Email

****@lamayeshe.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

28 mins

28. Eiryu-ji Zen Center Dharma Talks

Eiryu-ji Zen Center Dharma Talks
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Dharma talks (teisho) from Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey

Producer/Network

Eiryu-ji Zen Center

Email

****@eiryuji.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

57 mins

29. UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud

UnMind: Zen Moments With Great Cloud
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A podcast of original teachings and music by Zenkai Taiun Michael Elliston Roshi, guiding teacher of the

Host

Michael Elliston Roshi (Male)

Producer/Network

Silent Thunder Order

Email

****@icloud.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

15 mins

30. ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas

ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas
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We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life

Producer/Network

Zaltho Foundation

Email

****@zaltho.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

40 mins

31. Inspiration and Transformation

Inspiration and Transformation
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Inspiration and Transformation from the Banks of the Ganges - The Musings of an American Sanyasi with Host

Host

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati (Female)

Producer/Network

iOM Radio Network - OMTimes

Email

****@omtimes.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

58 mins

32. Through a Monk's Eyes

Through a Monk's Eyes
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Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through a monk's eyes?

Host

Seraphim Aldea (Male)

Producer/Network

Fr. Seraphim Aldea, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Email

****@ancientfaith.com

Listener Type

Spiritual Seekers, Community Builder, Entrepreneurs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 98

33. Deer Park Dharmacast

Deer Park Dharmacast
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Dharma from Deer Park Monastery, a meditation practice center in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master

Host

Chan Phap Khu1edfi (Male)

Producer/Network

Deer Park Monks and Nuns

Email

****@deerparkmonastery.org

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Mindfulness Practitioners

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 73

Avg Length

43 mins

34. Lectio Divina Today

Lectio Divina Today
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Lectio Divina, or Divine Reading, is a traditional monastic practice for experiencing scripture as a 'Living

Host

Fred Haas (Male)

Producer/Network

Fred Haas

Email

****@guidedlifestyle.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

3.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

19 mins

35. Vedanta - The River of Wisdom

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom
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Can one be free from sorrow and inadequacy and live a life of fullness? Yes. Just like our Rishis did. How?

Host

Brahmaprajnananda Saraswati (Female)

Producer/Network

Swamini Brahmaprajnananda

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

29 mins

36. Everyday Buddhism: Making Everyday Better

Everyday Buddhism: Making Everyday Better
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Wendy Shinyo Haylett, an author, Buddhist teacher, lay minister, behavioral and spiritual coach shares the

Host

Wendy Shinyo Haylett (Female)

Producer/Network

Wendy Shinyo Haylett

Email

****@everydaybuddhism.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Spiritual Seekers, Personal Development Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 251

Avg Length

58 mins

37. Ajahn Anan Podcast

Ajahn Anan Podcast
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Translations of Dhamma talks given by Ajahn Anan, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and abbot of Wat Marp Jan

Host

Ajahn Anan (Male)

Producer/Network

Ajahn Anan Akiñcano

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

21 mins

38. Suburban Dharma

Suburban Dharma
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Steven Subodha Nuñez is a Dharma Teacher at the International Buddhist Meditation Center. He shares the

Host

Steven Subodha Nunez

Producer/Network

Steven Subodha Nuñez

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

28 mins