AudioDharma, hosted by Gil Fronsdal of the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California, presents Buddhist Dharma talks, guided meditations and short stories from teachers. The feed holds 100 episodes, updated almost daily, with episodes typically 15 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $150 to $625 per episode.
Daily Buddhist talks and guided meditations reaching a loyal, highly rated listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,056 ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Recent output includes daily guided meditations and Dharma talks, averaging about 28 minutes.
- Archive of more than 100 episodes dating to 2005 gives sponsor messages a long shelf life.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, guest talk, guided meditation
- Tone
- contemplative, instructive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website carries a Donate link and the feed has no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover meditation, Dharma stories and Buddhist teachings, with no explicit flags or sensitive subject matter.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.audiodharma.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id75519213 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/audiodharma |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dharmette: Stories (5 of 5) Zen and Beyond | 2026-10-16 | 13 min |
| Guided Meditation: Being Present and Compassion | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| Therīgāthā: The Poetry of the Enlightened Nuns (1 of 4) | 2026-10-15 | 56 min |
| Dharmette: Gil Stories (4 of 5) Zen Monastery Life | 2026-10-15 | 15 min |
| Guided Meditation: Beginnings and Endings, Over and Over | 2026-10-15 | 32 min |
| Happy Hour: Embodied Confidence and Trust | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.
Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. The purpose is the same that the Buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. To learn more about the Insight Meditation Center, visit our website at https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/.
About AudioDharma
AudioDharma is a long-running archive of Dharma talks, guided meditations and short teaching stories, produced by the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California. Gil Fronsdal, the Center's teacher, appears throughout the feed, and the website describes the show as freely offered by the Insight Meditation Center. Source: the feed and the AudioDharma website.
The feed holds 100 episodes, updated almost daily, with typical episodes running 15 to 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,056 ratings with a 4.7 average, and the show has been listed there since 2005. Source: Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to skew older and to be mostly American, with an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
The show has no visible sponsors and is funded through donations. Estimated sponsorship rates are $150 to $625 per episode. Brands in wellness, sleep and mindfulness products, and mission-aligned nonprofits, are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. AudioDharma can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about AudioDharma
How much does AudioDharma charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $150 to $625 per episode. The figure is an estimate, not a published rate card.
What is AudioDharma about?
AudioDharma offers Buddhist Dharma talks, guided meditations and teaching stories from Gil Fronsdal and guest teachers at the Insight Meditation Center. Episodes are generally 15 to 50 minutes long.
How do I contact AudioDharma about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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