Alan Peto

3.3k Followers

Alan is a Buddhist layperson and author that explains Buddhism to beginners and Westerners. He creates graphics, YouTube videos, writes articles and books, and has his own podcast, to help everyone in the way that works best for them. His audio on Insight Timer helps you learn and practice Buddhism wherever you are! Certified Meditation Teacher.

Reviews

Erik

Apr 26, 2026

This is excellent!

Erik

Apr 25, 2026

This is a great podcast or discussion on an introduction to the practice!

Jen

Apr 3, 2026

Thanks for the overview. I’m still a work in progress 😊

Lisa

Jan 25, 2026

A very understandable and valuable teaching. Thank you, Alan 🙏

Nell Riekert

Jan 15, 2026

Thank you for this explanation. It was very insightful.

Rachel

Dec 18, 2025

🙏

Ala Gialla

Dec 14, 2025

Thank you 🙏🏻

Rachel

Dec 13, 2025

🙏

Jean

Sep 5, 2025

Well described.

Kate Spoelstra-Cronen

Aug 27, 2025

Thanks Alan. That was a very helpful and detailed explanation of the heart sutra.

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Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in January 2021


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