Dharma Seed

Name: Dharma Seed
Rating: 4.5625 (74 reviews)
Author: Dharma Seed

By: Dharma Seed

Stream dharma talks from the Dharma Seed archive to your Android device.

Features & Capabilities

Dharma Seed is a free Chrome extension that lets you stream dharma talks from the extensive Dharma Seed archive directly to your Android device. It features easy streaming capabilities, up-to-date talk listings, keyword search for titles and descriptions, and filtering by specific teachers. Users can also access detailed information about each teacher.

Dedicated to preserving and sharing spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages, Dharma Seed supports the Vipassana or Insight practice tradition. The extension supports community generosity (dana) by freely offering these teachings and encourages users to support their non-profit efforts. Its source code is openly available on GitHub for bug reports and contributions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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1.9.0 Last updated: 2026-05-25

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Creation date:

2019-02-09

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
org.dharmaseed.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

39.61MB

Email:

an*****@dharmaseed.org

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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# 481,880 ▼ 1,396

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Developed by:

Dharma Seed

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dharmaseed.android

Email:

an*****@dharmaseed.org

Website:

http://dharmaseed.org

User Reviews

Dharma Seed Android app is highly appreciated for its vast free collection of Dharma talks by many respected teachers, with offline downloads and regular updates. Users are thankful for this generous spiritual resource. However, the app suffers from usability issues including poor navigation with limited sorting, playback problems like audio cutting off and unresponsive talks, difficulty managing current playback due to small controls and missing navigation features, and occasional bugs that affect stability. Overall, while the content is excellent, users desire improvements in app design and functionality for a smoother experience.

Pros

Extensive library of free Dharma and meditation talks from various skilled teachers.
Ability to download talks for offline listening, helpful for accessibility.
No ads, providing an uninterrupted listening experience.
Regularly updated content with new talks uploaded weekly.
Gratitude expressed for the generosity and availability of high-quality spiritual content.

Cons

App design is cumbersome with limited sorting and organizational features, making navigation difficult.
Playback issues such as audio cutting out after around 25 minutes and some talks not playing when tapped.
No easy way to return to current playing talk or control its playback while browsing, and control buttons are very small.
Occasional bugs like app crashes when trying to remove downloaded talks.
Lack of access to retreat content requiring codes through the app.

Recent reviews

You've helped me change my life for the better. Thank you Jack Cornfield, Joeseph Goldstein and others .

Ba*****, 2024-06-16

Dharma Seed has a plethora of talks on all aspects of enlightenment. Audio quality varies but hey, the it's a free(!!) service. Even features the option to download talks for offline listening. My gratitude to the people maintaining this library. This is truly a gift.