r/Buddhism

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About r/Buddhism

A reddit for all kinds of Buddhist teachings

The community at a glance

r/Buddhism is a Subreddit for Religion with roughly 774K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 50K 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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774K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +50K members
Growth: +6.9% / 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: 37K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Sep: 1K 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
    81 posts in the past month
    1. What do you guys thinks about cureent Dalai Lama?
    2. Which vows could only a robot take?
    3. what do these images show?
    #1
    Question
    What do you guys thinks about cureent Dalai Lama? · Which vows could only a robot take? · what do these images show?
    81
  • Practice
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Small Acts of Service
    2. Pray for those affected by climate change
    3. My updated altarspace
    #2
    Practice
    Small Acts of Service · Pray for those affected by climate change · My updated altarspace
    15
  • Dharma Talk
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Where do you draw the line with the fifth precept?
    2. Each morning is an opportunity
    3. Day104 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron Bodhicitta begins with the small things we do every day—helping with chores, cleaning up after ourselves, or doing something thoughtful so the next person has an easier time. If we truly wish to benefit all sentient beings, we should practise these first
    #3
    Dharma Talk
    Where do you draw the line with the fifth precept? · Each morning is an opportunity · Day104 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron Bodhicitta begins with the small things we do every day—helping with chores, cleaning up after ourselves, or doing something thoughtful so the next person has an easier time. If we truly wish to benefit all sentient beings, we should practise these first
    14
  • Life Advice
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Many small reminders to return to stillness — a newer temple in Jiangsu, China
    2. Let Nature Teach You
    3. The generosity of nature
    #4
    Life Advice
    Many small reminders to return to stillness — a newer temple in Jiangsu, China · Let Nature Teach You · The generosity of nature
    13
  • Sūtra/Sutta
    9 posts in the past month
    1. "Two monks argue. The Buddha reminds them of how Sakka deals with anger"
    2. A depiction of the Buddha, Hornblende Schist, Gandhara, c. 2nd - 3rd century CE
    3. The Buddha explains how God (Maha Brahma) is born, and why prophets then get born here and teach about him
    #5
    Sūtra/Sutta
    "Two monks argue. The Buddha reminds them of how Sakka deals with anger" · A depiction of the Buddha, Hornblende Schist, Gandhara, c. 2nd - 3rd century CE · The Buddha explains how God (Maha Brahma) is born, and why prophets then get born here and teach about him
    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 774K 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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