Jonathan Foust

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Senior teacher at the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and co-founder of the Meditation Teacher Training Institute, Jonathan Foust share weekly talks, guided meditations and inquiries that explore how to cultivate an awakened heart and mind.

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  • Jon Katz Defense
    In depth talks with compassion
    Jonathan Foust fully resonates with me, starting from the first Dharma talk I experienced with him, live at the 2015 Mindful Leadership conference. Jonathan cuts right to the chase in sharing the Dharma, with compassion to boot. Deeply thanking and bowing to Jonathan Foust.
  • PatiPatati
    Life saver
    This podcast is a life saver. He is just a gem and I am hooked for the rest of my life. Thank you Jonathan!
  • Auntie Allie
    Profound Practices for Modern Life
    Jonathan Foust’s talks are entertaining, insightful and deeply moving. His immense knowledge and experiences combined with his gentle manner create a true gift of story telling that is incredibly powerful. He generously shares profound practices in the most thoughtful way. His ability to weave meditation or a “zen pop quiz” into his themed talks is transformational.
  • Jenn1977!
    Practical & Purposeful
    Jonathan‘s message continues to guide me on my path to awakening. So grateful for his methods & messages.
  • verdedafloresta
    My new favorite podcast!!!
    New ideas beautifully and calmly expressed. Thank you!
  • Nash Kiebler ❤️🙏
    Phenomenal
    Grateful to have found him through his amazing wife,Tara Brach. Both are brilliant.
  • Miranda 3030
    Grateful For These Teachings
    A teacher who’s sacrificed and suffered for the wisdom he so generously shares. Thank you.
  • shortstalkystuff
    Great teacher
    A wise teacher with a great sense of humor. I enjoy tuning in weekly to help me keep my instrument tuned!
  • MaggieBrazin
    Like an old friend
    This podcast is my favorite form of therapy
  • bermie girl
    Thank you
    I love Jonathan’s relatable teachings, his sense of humor and his kindness. Thank you so much Jonathan
  • Sarabara75
    Grateful
    So grateful for all I have learned from Jonathan.
  • striwend
    Masterpiece
    I can’t imagine a more masterful talk than this. Jonathan’s talent in explaining meditation is unparalleled, and I hope others will discover his prowess. I feel immense gratitude to him for sharing his wisdom and insight in his talks and meditations.
  • chrish2ohio
    Top 1% Teacher
    This teacher above so many, just so many, breaks things down into easily digestible tablets. I haven’t found another to possess his wisdom and insight. May him and his many followers find peace and contentment.
  • K. Hoh
    Such a great sharing
    Thanks so much!
  • Mat the Matt
    Grateful
    I’m so grateful for finding this podcast and for the guidance Jonathan provides. It is a balancing force in my life.
  • Liz G6
    Inspiring and insightful
    Jonathans’s podcast episodes and offerings have been so helpful for me over the past year. Whenever I tune in I know I will be learning something new. The recent episodes on sleep were really great for me as well. Thanks Jonathan for all you do ❤️
  • FpgCreative
    Profoundly human, real and practical
    Johnathan‘s teachings have a unique combination of funny, profound, relevant and deeply transformational. In my mind, Johnathan is one of the most accessible meditation teachers on the planet. Thank you for making this available
  • no name for the Cape
    A
    Excellent! I listen everyday. Thank you for sharing your experience.
  • M1A1txtankergoboom
    Excellent and informative
    Informative, well spoken and incredibly insightful. I’m the new guy just dipping my toe into the world of mindfulness, meditation and Buddhism. Life can get a little stressful at times and when i tune into this podcast it always brings me back down to the rest of civilization. We all need a way to “reset” and this my friends is the way.
  • msmuffintop
    Consistently good dharma talk
    Nuts and bolts of a meditation practice. Great for the absolute beginner or anyone seeking to jumpstart their daily meditation. Plenty of food for thought, without getting ever feeling maudlin, trite or silly. I come back and relisten to these podcasts all the time, mining more gold each time
  • flybai
    The best of the best
    I’m a fan of his wife Tara Brach and was curious about him. He’s super calming, smart and funny! I thoroughly enjoy his talks and this podcast. If u seek this type of wisdom Jonathan Faust is a great listen and beautifully spoken.
  • zerowastezen
    Medicine for my patients
    There is no podcast I recommend more to the beautiful humans that come through my door than Jonathan’s. For myself, I find him so easily relatable. Once a week I listen and incorporate the teaching into my life, my time on the cushion, inside and outside my yoga practice. I laugh at myself more. Grateful, Jonathan. Thank you!
  • mishy z
    I love this show!
    Jonathan has taught me so much about how I can manage anxiety & anger. He has a calming and playful approach that puts me at ease. I can start my day in the right state of mind. Thank you Jonathan for all you share with your listeners!
  • Cenandra
    Thank you!
    I’ve been listening to Jonathon’s podcasts since I learned about meditation in 2014. He is the best teacher I’ve listened to and I have many favorites. I hope one day I will be blessed enough to actually find a retreat with him as a teacher, but if I don’t I will continue listening here. Thank you Jonathon for following your heart. God bless 🙏🏻 and namaste 🧘🏻‍♀️
  • DAC Donny
    Best mindfulness podcast out there
    Jonathan’s mindfulness podcasts bring wisdom and peace that transcends just mindfulness. They are teachings on life from a fellow traveler in the journey. These podcasts have helped me through many days of struggling with deep depression.
  • Janer@108
    With gratitude
    Thank you Jonathan for sharing with us your wisdom with such clarity. My mind and heart open up to your teachings. I savor every one of your episodes.
  • Michele Lyman
    Transformative
    Each episode is a special gift from Jonathan to the listener. It’s as if he can understand my struggle, put it into a context that is clear and pointed and help me see how to shift my perspective so that I can begin to feel more free. I look forward to my time with these podcasts and thank Jonathan for taking the time to record them. They have changed my life!
  • sophiepeace
    A true gift
    Jonathan has a wealth of personal experience as a student and teacher on the spiritual path. He shares those freely with humor, humility and compassion. I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to his podcast since I live in another state and can’t attend his lectures. His calm presence and wisdom truly are a gift and blessing. Thank you Jonathan!!!
  • masterpants422
    Insightful and relatable
    I like how Jonathan has experience with a range of spiritual paths and has carefully watched the results of his practice with each of them. He provides insights that are relatable to my every day life.
  • Rayna Reina
    A lighthouse for all of us at sea
    At a time of tumult and anxiety, Jonathan's is a calm, steady and compassionate voice. He offers guidance on challenges, both day-to-day and existential, with a wry sense of humor and immense personal warmth. His podcast is like a lighthouse in a stormy sea -- I know I can count on him even when everything else is uncertain. Thanks, Jonathan, for being there!
  • Tantyana vinnikova
    conscious eating
    dear Jonathan! It was a great podcast about conscious eating! i want to share it with my Katie Byron school family. I am doing now conscious eating following Mark David book, which reminded me your podcast, and I think you mentioned him in the podcast. Thank you my dear Sudhir, see you in the fall. Love and light to you!
  • Grounded Woman
    Such a blessing
    Jonathan's talks are an important part of my life and my practice. I'm lucky that I live close enough to attend the Monday talks in person, but I'm not always able to attend, so having the recordings is such a blessing. I like to listen on my morning walks, and many talks I listen to repeatedly. I get something new out of each listen. I especially appreciate Jonathan's gentle and down-to-earth approach.
  • SuzanneGM
    Highly Recommended
    Jonathan is a very gifted teacher. He's able to elucidate sometimes difficult concepts through great stories, examples and humor. He has a humility and compassion that is very appealing and makes you feel welcome no matter where you are in your journey. I find inspiration in each podcast.
  • Vumphre
    Jonathan
    Look forward to your podcasts every week. This particular one hit so close to home. Keep doing what you do. Thank you.
  • alcth
    A Calming Voice in a Sometimes Chaotic World
    Jonathan mixes humor with compassion in his weekly dharma podcast. I find both his voice and messages comforting and look forward to each new episode. I often listen to episodes multiple times as things come up in my life that are addressed in his talks. I’m always thankful for Jonathan’s candid take on life’s difficulties and blessings. Highly recommend.
  • Hflgreen
    BEST talks EVER (right up there with Tara's)!!
    I cannot say how grateful I am to have found Jonathan Foust and Tara Brach. I do feel that they are my "friends" with all the guidance and knowledge they have both shared with me over the past five plus years. Jonathan's talks are witty, hit home and help keep me on track. Very generous of both Tara and Jonathan. Highly recommend their podcasts and researching their community if you are interested in calming the mind and seeing clear through the crazy times in life that we all encounter (at least I do).
  • 2arrows
    Mindfully Provocative
    In simple and firm terms, Jonathan brings home the dharma. Provocative in a gentle and non-confrontational way; practical wisdom to make everyday life our substitute monastic practice.
  • Pinkypie73
    Compassion
    I've only been listening to Jonathan for a couple weeks and I've already consciously established my desire to become the most compassionate person I can be. I feel truly blessed to be able to listen to his podcasts. He speaks of topics I've always believed but have never heard so eloquently verbalized. I also love Jonathan speaks with humor as I believe humor can help heal wounds. Thank you Jonathan!
  • Tx43214321
    Spoke to my heart
    This podcast is perfect for me as I deal with loss and going on with life.
  • P. Terry
    Outstanding
    Restful, depth of honesty and yet laughter all rolled into one.
  • Longtones
    Rare is the genuine "healer" spirit!
    ...and Foust is the real deal. He has obviously put a great deal of effort into his ability to connect willing seekers to themselves and "the other".
  • Matilde Beisso
    Thank you, jonathan
    I am not always able to attend his talks on Monday nights, so this is a really, really wonderful resource to have. Thank you so much, jonathan, for always communicating so much hope, love, patience, and so much wisdom.
  • yogabootcampgirl
    The Power of Questions
    This was a great podcast, as well as Mindfullness and Work and the Three Realities. Jonathan and his wife Tara Brach, are enlightened, down to earth, funny teachers who manage to combine buddhist philosophy, humor and common sense to create enlightening, funny, essential talks. Thank you very much!
  • Lookin4newhome
    ActualMiracle8/5/2011
    Jonathan has been a huge part of my life. No, I don't know him. No, I don't know his wife. But...they BOTH are amazing. I was so excited that Jonathan got a podcast! Yeah! I am physically unable to attend his talks so when I found out from newsletter that he has this now, well, I was totally happy. Anyway, Jonathan is a true teacher of mindfulness. He has taught me to accept my life as it is, and to realize...it's actually not that bad! I am all "zenned" out after I listen to him. All of these episodes are worth downloading...oh....only if you want to become a better you though. If not, then don't bother. ; )
  • Tony_Mayo
    A generous offering to a harried, seeking world
    Thank you, Jonathan, for making yourself and your insights available in this convenient format. You've done so much work and journeyed so far to become the gift that you are that I hope many, many people use these podcasts to support and enhance their own experience and growth. Keep them coming, please.
  • SpiritualWarrior2011
    Many Thanks
    Jonathan's teachings are insightful and relevant. I applaud him for sharing this message and freely spreading light and compassion amongst us. Peace.
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