Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Meditation

Mindfulness

Compassion

Theravada Buddhism

Buddhism

Mudita

Equanimity

Metta

Brahma Vihara

Breath Awareness

Physical Sensations

Emptiness

Vipassana

Muditā

Non-Reactivity

Karuna

Gratitude

Theravada

Good Qualities

Goodwill

Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	292	Founded	17 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism

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Latest Episodes

Ajahn Sucitto: The simple theme of the retreat

(Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa)

Yesterday • 41 min

Kim Allen: Guided Meditation 2: Oceanic Mind

(Uncontrived)

11 Apr 2026 • 44 min

Kim Allen: Intro: Unattainable by Mere Reasoning

(Uncontrived)

11 Apr 2026 • 6 min

Kim Allen: Guided Meditation 1: Calming the Fires

(Uncontrived)

11 Apr 2026 • 39 min

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Recent Guests

Ayya Nanabodhi

Ayya Nanabodhi, arriving during the retreat and present at the bedside of a dying person

Buddhist teacher/abbess (Ayya lineage)

Episode: Ayya Santacitta: Developing the Five Indriya or Spiritual Faculties

Garbanzo Bean

Clown persona and guest appearance

Self-described persona of the speaker

Episode: Donald Rothberg: Talk on Donald's Four-Week March Retreat, Discussion, An Appearance by Guru Garbanzo Bean, and An Honoring of Cyndy Gagne

Ayya Santussika

Buddhist nun and teacher

Episode: Ayya Santussika: How Do I Apply the Dhamma to Disease & Death DN 16.31, 34-36 The Buddha’s Last Words | Ayya Santussikā

Sheryl Petty

CEO and founder of Movement Tapestries; practitioner across Bun, Vajrayana, and African-based traditions

Movement Tapestries

Episode: Kirsten Rudestam: Holding Ground, day #4 | Descent and Belonging: Guest Teacher Sheryl Petty | Kirsten Rudestam, 03/27/2026

Ajahn Sucitto

Theravada meditation teacher

Dharma talks and meditation instruction (session host)

Episode: Ajahn Sucitto: Context and centre - no inner person

Upasakaki Keys

Lay practitioner referenced as a key explainer of inward staying and seclusion

Dharma Seed discussion

Episode: Tuere Sala: Seclusion and the Four Comrades (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

Bhikkhu Panyakara

Head monk and speaker on mindfulness and compassion during the peace walk

Vietnamese Buddhist temple

Episode: Marjolein Janssen: Monks Walking for Peace

Ayya Anandabodhi

A meditation teacher with a focus on Theravada Buddhism and its practices.

Episode: Ayya Anandabodhi: Seven Factors of Awakening Meditation

Kelly Barron

Meditation teacher and guest for the session

Unified Mindfulness

Episode: Diana Winston: Session 4

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 518 ratings

Sublime generosity
Meditations, practice and wisdom on this podcast is excellent. I have been so lucky to be led here. If there were one thing I might prefer to be done differently is improving the quality of recordings. Teach people how to use a microphone correctly, adjust sound levels, address background white noise hum, and apply some noise cancellation. With deepest respect.
Apple Podcasts
4
Ursulala
Australia3 years ago
The wisest and best dharma teachers!!
You won’t regret listening to these talks by some of the best Buddhist insight practitioners and instructors in the world. You can listen to many different teachers and decide which ones speak to you ( or not). Highly recommend. Also: they need our support to keep their centers going and to make a living themselves. Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Apple Podcasts
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Kim🙏🏼
United States3 years ago
The wisest and best dharma teachers!!
You won’t regret listening to these talks by some of the best Buddhist insight practitioners and instructors in the world. You can listen to many different teachers and decide which ones speak to you ( or not). Highly recommend.
Also: they need our support to keep their centers going and to make a living themselves. Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Apple Podcasts
5
Kim🙏🏼
United States4 years ago
Mislabeled
That ain’t Vinny Ferraro jaja
Apple Podcasts
3
SGG8
Canada4 years ago
Great content, unfortunate limitation of episodes available on iTunes
Excellent selection - but limited to the recent 20 episodes or so. Thus, if you download to listen later the episodes might be already gone. I guess it’s an exercise in mindfulness of impermanence.
Apple Podcasts
5
Kirill75
Germany5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many express gratitude for the availability of such a resource, highlighting its positive impact on their meditation practice and spiritual journey.

Overall, feedback reflects a strong appreciation for the community aspect and the substance of the teachings, indicating a supportive listener base.

A few comments mentioned concerns regarding audio quality, suggesting improvements could be made for a more professional listening experience.

Listeners praise the depth and quality of teachings offered by experienced dharma teachers.

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Apple Podcasts	#23	United States/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Apple Podcasts	#13	Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Apple Podcasts	#41	United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Apple Podcasts	#47	Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Apple Podcasts	#51	France/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Apple Podcasts	#59	Australia/Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism

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Donald Rothberg: Talk on Donald's Four-Week March Retreat, Discussion, An Appearance by Guru Garbanzo Bean, and An Honoring of Cyndy Gagne

Q: What was the most challenging part of the retreat and how did you approach it?

The speaker describes listening to what calls him, allowing practices to emerge rather than forcing a fixed schedule, and gradually expanding practice from shorter sessions to longer ones; he also uses grounding in the body and energy practices to stay connected.

Tuere Sala: Monday Night Talk: Cultivating the Eight Fold Path

Q: My question is, how can we get rid of this extra layer of suffering and grumbling without making that reactive part of us feel unloved and pushed away?

The speaker suggests not rejecting reactivity but tuning into it with awareness, recognizing the harm it can cause, and learning to soften the energy around those emotions so they don't spill over onto others; the aim is to diminish the weight of grumbling while staying present with the pain.

Pascal Auclair: Ne s'agripper ni au passé, ni au futur, ni au présent 🫠

Q: Ma question, justement, c'est comment on peut imaginer qu'une émotion soit en même temps refoulée, presque jusque dans nos cellules pour finalement créer des cancers et en même temps, c'est dire, une émotion est pas de nous, je suis passagère, elle est là, mais elle est pas.

La réponse discute du danger de sursimplifier en imputant tout à l'attitude mentale, rappelle qu'il y a un jeu de cause à effet complexe et qu il faut éviter les dogmes, tout en reconnaissant que les phénomènes naissent selon les conditions et qu'on peut observer leur apparition sans s'y identifier.

Dawn Neal: Open Awareness, Directed Attention, and Samadhi

Q: If someone naturally gravitates to open awareness while another prefers single-pointed focus, is one approach better or wrong?

Neither is wrong; mindfulness can be developed in either direction, and cross-training between the two forms can strengthen overall mental capacity, with maturity potentially favoring one orientation based on the individual's mind and practice history.

Dawn Neal: Open Awareness, Directed Attention, and Samadhi

Q: What is achieved by letting everything come in during open awareness instead of sticking to one focus like the breath?

Open awareness allows a wider perception of experience, including both common and less frequent mental contents, and over time builds a portable trait of mindful awareness; it is not about losing focus but about expanding the capacity to be present with multiple phenomena as they arise.

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2. Garbanzo Bean
3. Ayya Santussika
4. Sheryl Petty
5. Ajahn Sucitto
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