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 767K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 46K 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: +46K members
Growth: +6.4% / 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: 29K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Jul: 2K 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
    33 posts in the past month
    1. I want to join Buddhism as an ex christian where do i start?
    2. How to be a member of society when following the dharma?
    3. can i be a Buddhist while also being a Humanist?
    #1
    Question
    I want to join Buddhism as an ex christian where do i start? · How to be a member of society when following the dharma? · can i be a Buddhist while also being a Humanist?
    33
  • Dharma Talk
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Venerable shakyamuni buddha tells how to accumulate passive merits day and night.
    2. Advice from Great Master Yin Guang
    3. Day 81 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron The Dharma is not to please all beings, but to benefit them with compassion and wisdom. When expectations are released, the mind abides in peace.
    #2
    Dharma Talk
    Venerable shakyamuni buddha tells how to accumulate passive merits day and night. · Advice from Great Master Yin Guang · Day 81 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron The Dharma is not to please all beings, but to benefit them with compassion and wisdom. When expectations are released, the mind abides in peace.
    9
  • Life Advice
    5 posts in the past month
    1. How to Stay Positive and Protect Yourself from Negative People
    2. Self-confidence and self-esteem
    3. Is my giving into lust the reason I am so chronically tired?
    #3
    Life Advice
    How to Stay Positive and Protect Yourself from Negative People · Self-confidence and self-esteem · Is my giving into lust the reason I am so chronically tired?
    5
  • Opinion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Question about the beginning of samsara.
    2. I'm a hindu and I think Buddhism is a part of my relegion too
    3. My thoughts on why the non-conceptual-consciousness might be the root of delusion instead of the conceptual consciousness.
    #4
    Opinion
    Question about the beginning of samsara. · I'm a hindu and I think Buddhism is a part of my relegion too · My thoughts on why the non-conceptual-consciousness might be the root of delusion instead of the conceptual consciousness.
    4
  • Sūtra/Sutta
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Dhp 221
    2. Sakyamuni's First Meeting with a Brahmin, Peshawar Museum, c. late 1st century
    3. What is your biggest Enlightenment question?
    #5
    Sūtra/Sutta
    Dhp 221 · Sakyamuni's First Meeting with a Brahmin, Peshawar Museum, c. late 1st century · What is your biggest Enlightenment question?
    3

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 767K 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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