Buddhism Podcasts

Explore 2,727 Buddhism podcasts, representing 0.1% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

2.7K Buddhism Podcasts

Representing 0.1% of all podcasts

39.6% Active Rate

1.1K shows actively publishing

English Leads (44.2%)

Largest language in Buddhism

Total Podcasts 2,727
Active Rate 39.6% 1,081 shows
Avg Episodes 99.8 per podcast
Market Share 0.1% of all podcasts

Overview

Buddhism represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.1% market share and a moderate library of 2,727 podcasts. The 39.6% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 8+ languages. English, Chinese, and Thai account for 72.8% of all Buddhism podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (490 new shows). Recent average: ~298 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Hourly is the most common schedule (21% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

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Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Buddhism Podcasts

1 Tara Brach
Tara Brach

Tara Brach

4.8 (10,149) 1570 eps
2 Secular Buddhism
Secular Buddhism

Noah Rasheta

4.8 (2,590) 219 eps
3 The One You Feed
The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

4.5 (2,439) 980 eps
4 Heart Wisdom with Jack Kornfield
4.7 (1,402) 317 eps
5 The Way Out Is In
The Way Out Is In

Plum Village

4.9 (1,333) 105 eps
7 AudioDharma
AudioDharma

www.audiodharma.org

4.7 (1,049) 100 eps
8 Insight Hour with Joseph Goldstein
4.8 (911) 260 eps
9 Dharmapunx NYC
Dharmapunx NYC

josh korda

4.8 (858) 500 eps
10 Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
4.6 (662) 282 eps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buddhism podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 2,727 Buddhism podcasts indexed in our database, with 1,081 (39.6%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Buddhism podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Buddhism podcasts is Hourly, with 572 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Buddhism podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated Buddhism podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.

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