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 777K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Religion topic page.

Roughly 51K 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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777K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +51K members
Growth: +7.0% / 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: 40K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Oct: 128 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

Flair

  • Question
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Is it negative karma to kill parasites?
    2. 30-year-old software engineer preparing for ordination. Looking for advice from those who've walked this path
    3. How to control the anger
    #1
    Question
    Is it negative karma to kill parasites? · 30-year-old software engineer preparing for ordination. Looking for advice from those who've walked this path · How to control the anger
    30
  • Misc.
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Where I meditate when outside
    2. Nothing, can make you happy
    3. ¤¤¤ Weekly /r/Buddhism General Discussion ¤¤¤ - September 29, 2026 - New to Buddhism? Read this first!
    #2
    Misc.
    Where I meditate when outside · Nothing, can make you happy · ¤¤¤ Weekly /r/Buddhism General Discussion ¤¤¤ - September 29, 2026 - New to Buddhism? Read this first!
    9
  • Dharma Talk
    7 posts in the past month
    1. The present moment
    2. Day 112 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron This precious human life is short, so cherish it by cultivating Dharma, compassion, wisdom, and Bodhicitta. When we know what truly matters, confusion fades and life becomes meaningful. 😁👍
    3. Amitabha or Guanyin? What Happens at the End of Life? | Ven. Heng Sure
    #3
    Dharma Talk
    The present moment · Day 112 of 365 daily quotes by Thubten Chodron This precious human life is short, so cherish it by cultivating Dharma, compassion, wisdom, and Bodhicitta. When we know what truly matters, confusion fades and life becomes meaningful. 😁👍 · Amitabha or Guanyin? What Happens at the End of Life? | Ven. Heng Sure
    7
  • Sūtra/Sutta
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Karandavyuha Sutra : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
    2. The way out of birth and death
    3. Sixty Songs Of Milarepa : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
    #4
    Sūtra/Sutta
    Karandavyuha Sutra : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive · The way out of birth and death · Sixty Songs Of Milarepa : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
    6
  • Life Advice
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I'm having an existential crisis and I need help
    2. Meaningfull vision/dream about green Tara.
    3. Mental health section on Reddit
    #5
    Life Advice
    I'm having an existential crisis and I need help · Meaningfull vision/dream about green Tara. · Mental health section on Reddit
    5

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 777K 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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