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Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmachakra
Buddhism
Dharma
Meditation
Mindfulness
Compassion
Enlightenment
Bodhicitta
Sangharakshita
Death
Wheel Of Life
Sangha
Karma
Suffering
Dukkha
Tantric Buddhism
Padmasambhava
Human Realm
Siddhartha Gautama
Awareness
Impermanence

Free Buddhist Audio has been serving free recordings of high quality, full-length Dharma talks since 2006. Over 3 million downloads and counting... Get our free weekly Dharma talk podcast with inspiring speakers on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness. Tune in, be inspired!

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Latest Episodes

The Dharma meets androcentricity and culture wars. Maitrisiddhi explores how we can relate to views on gender without polarising. She asks, how do we bring the Dharma to bear on our and others' deeply-held views? And how do we hold some of Sangharaks... more

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Nagavajri gracefully introduces some points one may find helpful before studying any Mahayana sutra, giving some context to this rich vein of the Dharma. Excerpted from the talk What Do I Need to Know Before Reading a Mahayana Sutra? Given as an intr... more

Akasaraja explores the nature of presence and absence in encounters between people and concludes that we can only be truly present when we are "absent", i.e. when we get out of the way. And the Buddha embodies this "presence" through "absence" in a w... more

There's a story about the Buddha bowing to the tree under which he has just gained Enlightenment. Inspired by this this story, Vajragupta sees the whole path to Awakening in terms of gratitude. The grasping mind cannot feel grateful. But the Awakened... more

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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Spit lord emperor of saliva.

    Can we get less slop and slurp in the microphone for gods sake. Its impossible for this man to pronounce a syllable without slurping.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sir Carl of Bob!
    United States3 years ago
  • Thanks

    I learnt a lot about Buddhism thanks to you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    framore27
    South Korea5 years ago
  • All episodes restored

    Hi Pixel5by5. Sorry to hear you lost access to old episodes of the podcast! It's not that we changed things just for the sake of it - we had to in relation to issues with our podcast provider and a need to separate out the two feeds for our two podcasts. We can see that witin iTunes access does indeed seem to be limited to the last 300 episodes. However, all are accessible under ‘See all episodes’ within the iOS version of Apple’s Podcast app - and in other podcast apps. We'll look into the iTun... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Free Buddhist Audio
    United States7 years ago
  • Impermanence sure, but argh! Where are the eps?

    I absolutely adore this podcast, but someone just got the bright idea to “update” it, and killed 164 episodes worth that I had saved to my phone, that I listen to with regularity. I lost classic dharma teachings like “We have wine, but no cups” that repeatedly made me laugh, inspired me, made me think deeply, produced real moments of insight, and gave me comfort in hard times. I appreciate all these new eps, but why on the Buddha’s green Earth would you delete all the others going back as far as... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixels5by5
    United States7 years ago
  • Very insightful

    This podcast is very insightful and helpful for my daily Buddhist teachings. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linsey!
    United States9 years ago

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Some listeners express frustration with app changes and loss of older episodes.
Overall, content is viewed as insightful, practical, and spiritually uplifting.
Quality of talks and meditation guidance is frequently highlighted as a strength.
Listeners praise accessible, deep Dharma talks with clear guidance and diverse speakers.

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Vajrasana, the Tree of Life and the Revolution of Consciousness
Q: Does that help you understand how relationality moves from a concept to practical perception in daily life?
The host and speaker discuss that recognizing relationality shifts attention from isolated self-centering to a broader awareness, enabling a more integrated practice of ethics, meditation, and compassion.
On War
Q: How do we approach finding peace and resolving conflicts?
The discussion emphasizes the need for reflection, examining motivations, and working from a place of care and concern for others.
On War
Q: What do you think are the causes of conflict and war?
Participants mention power, greed, fear of being attacked, and lack of acceptance of impermanence as main causes.
An Example of Sanity and Compassion in the World
Q: Is a better world possible?
This question is posed as a reflection on whether we should strive to improve the world despite the ongoing cycles of greed and violence.
An Example of Sanity and Compassion in the World
Q: Is there a particular Buddhist response to any particular conflict?
The discussion raises whether Buddhists should take a specific side in conflicts or simply promote general love and compassion.

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The show offers long-form Dharma talks spanning Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness, with a strong emphasis on practical application, Western adaptation of Buddhist teachings, and a reverent, community-based approach. Episodes frequently explore enlightenment, impermanence, ethics, and the relationship between guru, sangha, and practitioner, often weaving personal narrative with instructional guidance. A standout feature is the breadth of speakers and a clear commitment to accessible, in-depth teaching that appeals to both newcomers and dedicated practitioners, making it a valuable resource for deepening practice and understanding of Buddhist concepts in daily life.

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Free Buddhist Audio launched 21 years ago and published 781 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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