Secular Buddhism - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Each episode is powerful in its simplicity, offering practical and deeply thoughtful reflections on mindfulness and Buddhist principles, without any religious overtones. The host’s articulation is exceptional—ideas are shared in a clear, grounded way that makes complex concepts feel accessible and relevant to daily life. Listening feels like a gentle reminder to be present, to reflect, and to find calm amidst the chaos. This podcast has become a true refuge, and I can’t recommend it enough for anyone seeking a bit of peace and clarity

I wish I found this podcast earlier in my life, it calms me and help me to see life, people and myself with a wider perspective. Noah has the ability to explain deep thoughts and teachings in a way that is so easy to understand, I really appreciate his work!

I found this podcast at a perfect time when my mother passed away and I was dealing with building a relationship with death. I was also going through a divorce at the same time, and listening to each episode and meditating helped me let go of anger.
I plan on listening to the episodes from the beginning again.

I have to be honest, I’m not sure if I’m a secular Buddhist. I attend a Chan Buddhist group here in Taiwan. Many around me probably do have some fairly literal spiritual beliefs (particularly the older and less educated crowd, though by no means exclusively). Yet Buddhism is full of skillful means of conveying its ethical and spiritual insights, and I find taking seriously, if not literally, its notions of rebirth, spiritual realms, etc., transforms my relationship with nature and others. It provides an imaginative (and, in some sense, true) framework for thinking about how my actions live on, the connection between all living beings, and so on. I bow and prostrate myself before bodhisattvas. I even pray. Is this secular? Perhaps, perhaps not. If asked, I might say it’s because I honor what these figures and teachings represent, and prayer and prostrations are means of orienting myself toward the Dharma. The question of secular/not-secular simply doesn’t arise in my practice that often. All this is a long-winded way of saying that I’m glad this exists for others who need it and for myself. It feels neither more nor less appropriate than more “spiritualized” or mythic Buddhist content out there, but I appreciate the multiple means we all have of arriving at the same destination. Namo Guanshiyin Pusa.