r/Buddhism

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A reddit for all kinds of Buddhist teachings

The community at a glance

r/Buddhism is a Subreddit for Religion with roughly 772K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 49K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Looking For A, and Buddhism. Product recommendations often mention books.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +6.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 22K members
  • 2014: 19K members
  • 2015: 11K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 23K members
  • 2018: 35K members
  • 2019: 60K members
  • 2020: 98K members
  • 2021: 203K members
  • 2023: 156K members
  • 2024: 26K members
  • 2025: 34K members
  • 2026: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 3K members

Topics

  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    36
  • Looking For A
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    20
  • Buddhism
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Buddhism
    8
  • Looking For A Sutra
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Sutra
    4
  • Looking For A Teacher
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For A Teacher
    4

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  • Question
    82 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for recommendations on basic books on Buddhism
    2. Is the desire to enter Pureland reflects an attachment to worldly pleasures?
    3. "Peace in motion" — 8x10 watercolor of a monk on a peace walk. Can a person maintain true inner solitude while walking in the middle of a crowd?
    #1
    Question
    Looking for recommendations on basic books on Buddhism · Is the desire to enter Pureland reflects an attachment to worldly pleasures? · "Peace in motion" — 8x10 watercolor of a monk on a peace walk. Can a person maintain true inner solitude while walking in the middle of a crowd?
    82
  • News
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Buddhist nun Sarah Hudson has joined local opposition to the proposed construction of a massive data center next to her monastery, Wat Buddharatanaram. Despite the strong objections, local authorities approved the project.
    2. Activist jailed for showing photo of Dalia Lama
    3. A NY physician who claimed to be guided by the Holy Spirit and God's love deliberately attacked a Buddhist temple, resulting in the suspension of his medical license and a prison sentence.
    #2
    News
    Buddhist nun Sarah Hudson has joined local opposition to the proposed construction of a massive data center next to her monastery, Wat Buddharatanaram. Despite the strong objections, local authorities approved the project. · Activist jailed for showing photo of Dalia Lama · A NY physician who claimed to be guided by the Holy Spirit and God's love deliberately attacked a Buddhist temple, resulting in the suspension of his medical license and a prison sentence.
    13
  • Dharma Talk
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone know this?
    2. Escaping samsara doesn't sound good
    3. Yup
    #3
    Dharma Talk
    Anyone know this? · Escaping samsara doesn't sound good · Yup
    11
  • Sūtra/Sutta
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Metta sutta
    2. Lotus-Enthroned Buddha Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha, Bangladesh, c. 8th - 9th century CE
    3. Diary of Sakulā the nun, who is the foremost in clairvoyance
    #4
    Sūtra/Sutta
    Metta sutta · Lotus-Enthroned Buddha Akshobhya, the Transcendent Buddha, Bangladesh, c. 8th - 9th century CE · Diary of Sakulā the nun, who is the foremost in clairvoyance
    9
  • Life Advice
    9 posts in the past month
    1. “My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.”
    2. Help me understand: what’s the purpose/ goal of meditation? To acknowledge thoughts and emotions without owning them and let go hem pass by? To control thoughts and emotions? To empty the mind thoughts and emotions as best you can?
    3. Struggling with doubt and the Buddha's apparent misogyny
    #5
    Life Advice
    “My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” · Help me understand: what’s the purpose/ goal of meditation? To acknowledge thoughts and emotions without owning them and let go hem pass by? To control thoughts and emotions? To empty the mind thoughts and emotions as best you can? · Struggling with doubt and the Buddha's apparent misogyny
    9

Product recommendations

  • books
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Best books on Chan Buddhism by Modern Chan Masters (not historical works)
    2. Best books to understand core philosophy?
    3. Best books on Theravada Buddhism
    #1
    books
    Best books on Chan Buddhism by Modern Chan Masters (not historical works) · Best books to understand core philosophy? · Best books on Theravada Buddhism
    26
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Buddhism for?
Best for Religion enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Buddhism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Buddhism have?
Roughly 772K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Buddhism on?
r/Buddhism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Buddhism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Buddhism is organized under Religion.
How do I join r/Buddhism?
You can join r/Buddhism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Religion communities like?
Communities for people exploring faith, theology, and religious practice across traditions. Discord hosts large communities for Christianity and interfaith debate, while Facebook groups cover everything from specific faith traditions to cross-religious discussion spaces.
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