Best 32 Monk Podcasts in the US

This podcast series is aimed at helping us to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion.Thich Nhat Hanh's calligraphy 'The Way Out Is In' highlights that the way out of any difficulty is to look deeply within, gain insights and then put them into practice. 'The Way Out is In' is co-hosted by Brother Phap Huu, Thich Nhat Hanh's personal attendant for 17 years and the abbot of Plum Village's Upper Hamlet, and Jo Confino, who works at the intersection of personal transformation and systems change.The podcast is co-produced by the Plum Village App and Global Optimism, with support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation. more

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

Kusala Bhikshu and his Urban Dharma; an American born Buddhist monk living in Los Angeles, California. Kusala shares his understanding of Buddhism in a simple, non-technical way through stories, humor and personal insights. more

Learn about traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history through episodes recorded specifically for podcast listeners. Host Domyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and teacher. more

The Mountains and Rivers Order (MRO) is a Western Zen Buddhist lineage established by the late John Daido Loori Roshi and dedicated to sharing the dharma as it has been passed down, generation to generation, since the time of Shakyamuni Buddha. Zen Mountain Monastery, the main house of the Mountains and Rivers Order, is one of the West's most respected Zen Buddhist monasteries and training centers. Nestled in New York's beautiful Catskill Mountains, the Monastery draws its strength from the ancient tradition of Buddhist monasticism. Since 1980, the Monastery has offered spiritual practitioners traditional and innovative ways to engage the dharma through a wide range of retreats and residential programs that unfold within the context of authentic, full-time Zen monastic training. The Zen Center of New York City: Fire Lotus Temple is the city branch of Zen Mountain Monastery. Supporting home practitioners in the metropolitan area, ZCNYC offers varied practice opportunities within the Eight Gates training matrix. more

Dharma talks from the tradition of Buddhist meditation master Ajahn Brahm and Australian Forest Sangha of monks and nuns presented by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia more

These talks were given by Thanissaro Bhikkhu during the evening meditation sessions at Metta Forest Monastery.

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

These are the latest Dhamma Talks given mainly in the Amaravati Temple during the Wan Phras (moon/observance days). These talks include those given during the Winter Retreat, Rains / Vassa retreat and the rest of the year. A complete audio library can be found on https://www.amaravati.org more

Dharma from Deer Park Monastery, a meditation practice center in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. At Deer Park, the resident monks, nuns and lay sangha practice engaged Buddhism and mindfulness in everyday life for the nourishment and development of our spiritual and mental health. Each week, we post a selection of activities of the Deer Park Sangha so that others may share in the realization of awareness and freedom. Deer Park is located in the mountains near Escondido, California and hosts regular Days of Mindfulness open to the public on Sundays beginning at 8:30 a.m. To learn more, visit www.deerparkmonastery.org more

This podcast includes the last 888 talks by our founding abbot Ajahn Sumedho, the first Western disciple of Ajahn Chah. more

Dhamma talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sona, the Abbot of Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery, Canada.

Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen. more

Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://www.clearmountain.org. more

Abhayagiri Talks

Monthly Dharma talks by Tenshin Fletcher Roshi at Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center. Yokoji is a year-round Zen Buddhist Training Center in the Southern Californian mountains. more

This is BodhiHeart, a podcast with in depth teachings on meditation and Tibetan Buddhism with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo. Our teacher, Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, is a monk and professor in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He trained with some of the greatest meditation masters of Tibet, starting when he was seven years old. In addition to mastering many profound teachings of the Buddhist path, he spent several years meditating in solitary retreat. He travels the world teaching at monasteries in Tibet and Nepal, as well as at meditation centers in Asia and Europe.BodhiHeart is produced by Bodhicitta Sangha | Heart of Enlightenment Institute in Minneapolis. more

These short Dhamma talks by Thanissaro Bhikkhu were given at Metta Forest Monastery most mornings in both English and Thai. The English portion has been excerpted and offered here for streaming and downloading. The talks last about 3 to 5 minutes. more

Dhamma teachings from the tradition of Ajahn Brahm and the Western Australian Buddhist Sangha for those looking for something deeper. more

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Translations of Dhamma talks given by Ajahn Anan, a disciple of Ajahn Chah and abbot of Wat Marp Jan Monastery in Thailand. For more information, visit www.watmarpjan.org/en. To join the daily sessions of chanting and meditation held on 'Zoom', 7.15pm - 9.00pm Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7), you may register at https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/ for a unique access link. more

A Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple. Visit: SokukoJi.org If you would like these talks to continue PLEASE VISIT OUR DONATE PAGE at www.sokukoji.org/donate more

Scott Tusa, a meditation teacher and Buddhism mentor, shares practical tips, guided meditations, and Buddhist wisdom. With over 25 years of experience, including nine years as a Buddhist monk, he's taught worldwide since 2008, helping modern meditators build confidence, inner wisdom, and joy in their mindfulness practice, while living with clarity, love, and purpose. Subscribe for weekly content on meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist teachings. Learn more at https://scotttusa.com. more

Listen to teachings from great Tibetan Buddhist masters Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Visit our website (www.LamaYeshe.com) to read teachings from many of the greatest teachers of our time and to order our free books. more

Can one be free from sorrow and inadequacy and live a life of fullness? Yes. Just like our Rishis did. How? Because you can see what they saw! You are the limitless having a limited human experience. Join me to learn this ancient flowing wisdom by which you will live a life of purpose, connection and see your oneness with all. I am Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda) Ph. D, a happy teacher of Vedanta, writer and a Hindu monk. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@arshavidyanandaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/arshavidyanandaTwitter - https://twitter.com/@arshvidyanandawww.arshavidyananda.in more

We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow.This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, ****@zaltho.org more

A podcast of original teachings and music by Zenkai Taiun Michael Elliston Roshi, guiding teacher of the Atlanta Soto Zen Center and abbot of the Silent Thunder Order. more

Welcome to O GENTLE LIGHT, a local radio outreach, by monks for monks and for the spiritual benefit of every listener. First broadcast in 1994 by monastics in northern California, the weekly radio ministry brought the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the riches of the Orthodox Christian faith to the local community, through readings, prayers, chant, spiritual songs and powerful personal testimonies. Today, this witness to the light of Jesus Christ returns to the airwaves, as the available original broadcasts are shared monthly for believers and seekers of Truth everywhere. more

Buddhist teachings and meditations from the teachers at Triple Gem of the North.*** Improve your meditation practice *** Enhance the quality of your life*** Gain greater insight into your mind and thoughts*** Acknowledge and deal with anger, anxiety, pain, and fear more

Duchovny Dom Byzantine Catholic Men's Monastic Community is nestled in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon above the Walla Walla Valley, between Walla Walla, Washington and Pendleton, Oregon.The monastic community is under the protection of the His Grace Bishop John Stephen Pazak , C.S.s.R. DD, the Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Protection of Mary, Phoenix, Arizona.Inspired by the Apostolic Community of the Acts of the Apostles, the biblical virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience are lived in imitation of the traditional monastic rules of the East. We hold all things in common and we are centered on the one necessity of following Christ in the mystical service of the Most Holy Trinity, the center of the monastic experience. This is the gift of the Holy Spirit to the world.Through a life of ascetism and prayer we hope to acquire the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The monastic life, itself, being a gift of the Holy Spirit. more

This podcast brings to you the teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in full length. Our current focus for new episodes lies on older teachings by Rinpoche that have not been published in video yet as well as major retreats that Rinpoche had led over the years. These episodes are mostly unedited in terms of content but often improved in terms of sound quality. See their video counterparts on our RAN page at fpmt.org/media/streaming/teachings-of-lama-zopa-rinpoche/ more

Inspiration and Transformation from the Banks of the Ganges - The Musings of an American Sanyasi with Host Sadhvi Bhagawati SaraswatiWelcome to Inspiration and Transformation from the banks of the Ganges with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, an American Sanyasi living at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. Sadhvi is President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, a charitable organization bringing education, vocational training, upliftment and empowerment programs to women and children. Sadhvi is also Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and director of the world famous International Yoga Festival. Join the Musings of an American Sanyasi, as Sadhvi shares the wisdom and teachings of her guru H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji.To send Sadhvi a question for discussion, email ****@omtimes.comListen to Inspiration and Transformation LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM ET on http://omtimes.com/iom more