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 764K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 45K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Buddhism, Struggling, and Meditation. Product recommendations often mention books.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +45K members
Growth: +6.3% / 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: 27K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • 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: 3K members

Topics

  • Buddhism
    200 posts in the past month
    #1
    Buddhism
    200
  • Struggling
    67 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    67
  • Meditation
    47 posts in the past month
    #3
    Meditation
    47
  • Looking For A
    29 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A
    29
  • Peace
    23 posts in the past month
    #5
    Peace
    23

Flair

  • Question
    73 posts in the past month
    1. I saw this image on social media. What is meant by “there are no sentient beings to be saved”? Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of the bodhisattva path?
    2. does anyone know who this buddha is?
    3. How do I pursue Buddhism?
    #1
    Question
    I saw this image on social media. What is meant by “there are no sentient beings to be saved”? Wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of the bodhisattva path? · does anyone know who this buddha is? · How do I pursue Buddhism?
    73
  • Sūtra/Sutta
    19 posts in the past month
    1. “All phenomena are impermanent; when one understands this with wisdom, one is freed from suffering. This is the path to liberation.” - Dhammapada, 277
    2. On enjoying sensual pleasures in moderation.
    3. Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
    #2
    Sūtra/Sutta
    “All phenomena are impermanent; when one understands this with wisdom, one is freed from suffering. This is the path to liberation.” - Dhammapada, 277 · On enjoying sensual pleasures in moderation. · Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
    19
  • Dharma Talk
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Thic Nhath Hanh: “Life is so short. It cannot be wasted on endless metaphysical arguments that do not bring us any closer to the truth.”
    2. A beekeeper allows a honey bee to remain on his arm as it unwinds its stinger until it flies away
    3. The Law of Impermanence
    #3
    Dharma Talk
    Thic Nhath Hanh: “Life is so short. It cannot be wasted on endless metaphysical arguments that do not bring us any closer to the truth.” · A beekeeper allows a honey bee to remain on his arm as it unwinds its stinger until it flies away · The Law of Impermanence
    18
  • News
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Breaking: Robert Thurman, Leading American Voice on Tibetan Buddhism, Dies
    2. We made this Green Tara today So happy with the result.
    3. Went for a meeting and randomly stopped at this temple
    #4
    News
    Breaking: Robert Thurman, Leading American Voice on Tibetan Buddhism, Dies · We made this Green Tara today So happy with the result. · Went for a meeting and randomly stopped at this temple
    14
  • Iconography
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Amitabha🙏🙏🙏
    2. Kşitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered for his boundless compassion and unwavering determination to help all beings. His name can be translated as “Earth Treasury,” symbolizing a heart as vast, stable, and nurturing as the earth itself.
    3. Qianfo'an Monastery
    #5
    Iconography
    Amitabha🙏🙏🙏 · Kşitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered for his boundless compassion and unwavering determination to help all beings. His name can be translated as “Earth Treasury,” symbolizing a heart as vast, stable, and nurturing as the earth itself. · Qianfo'an Monastery
    13

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 764K 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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