1.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 43 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (61%).
r/Buddhism Traffic & Engagement r/Buddhism Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Buddhism Most Active Times When r/Buddhism Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/Buddhism Flair Performance r/Buddhism Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 527 (40.9%) | 11 |
| Dharma Talk | 94 (7.3%) | 42 |
| Life Advice | 84 (6.5%) | 38 |
| Practice | 61 (4.7%) | 47 |
| Sūtra/Sutta | 59 (4.6%) | 17 |
| Academic | 55 (4.3%) | 6 |
| News | 48 (3.7%) | 42 |
| Video | 46 (3.6%) | 14 |
| Opinion | 43 (3.3%) | 33 |
| Misc. | 37 (2.9%) | 55 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/Buddhism Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Buddhism
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| buddhism | 164 (12.7%) | 12 | 19 |
| buddhist | 131 (10.2%) | 23 | 14 |
| buddha | 76 (5.9%) | 20 | 9 |
| practice | 42 (3.3%) | 19 | 22 |
| meditation | 39 (3.0%) | 16 | 7 |
| life | 37 (2.9%) | 8 | 9 |
| help | 31 (2.4%) | 6 | 11 |
| question | 30 (2.3%) | 6 | 15 |
| dharma | 26 (2.0%) | 53 | 14 |
| karma | 26 (2.0%) | 12 | 31 |
r/Buddhism Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Buddhism
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 53 | 6 |
| youtu.be | 42 | 9 |
| buddhistdoor.net | 4 | 19 |
r/Buddhism Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Buddhism
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Sidewalk Chalk
Many small reminders to return to stillness — a newer temple in Jiangsu, China
Monk begins TWELVE-YEAR isolation with absolutely no contact with anyone or any information from the outside world as part of extreme Buddhist training
AI content is an insult to the Dharma
Letting go
Why is Buddhism is Earth-centric if it mentions so many different realms of existence?
I made a little Lego Amida Buddha
The Parade Of Borrowed Goods!
Hello everyone, I just finished this carving made of wood, I hope you like it.
Serious boundary concerns and ethical misconduct: Lama Dawai Gocha
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk Chalk | 1.9K | 19 | image | Sep 18 |
| Many small reminders to return to stillness — a newer temple in Jiangsu, China | 950 | 13 | image | Sep 2 |
| Monk begins TWELVE-YEAR isolation with absolutely no contact with anyone or any information from the outside world as part of extreme Buddhist training | 876 | 136 | link | Sep 29 |
| AI content is an insult to the Dharma | 845 | 294 | image | Sep 16 |
| Letting go | 735 | 11 | image | Sep 7 |
| Why is Buddhism is Earth-centric if it mentions so many different realms of existence? | 445 | 99 | image | Sep 27 |
| I made a little Lego Amida Buddha | 439 | 6 | image | Sep 8 |
| The Parade Of Borrowed Goods! | 434 | 28 | image | Sep 17 |
| Hello everyone, I just finished this carving made of wood, I hope you like it. | 409 | 17 | image | Sep 24 |
| Serious boundary concerns and ethical misconduct: Lama Dawai Gocha | 407 | 220 | image | Sep 8 |
r/Buddhism Audience Overlap r/Buddhism Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Buddhism FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Buddhism
What's the best time to post on r/Buddhism?
Based on posting volume, r/Buddhism is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Buddhism?
r/Buddhism averages 43 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Buddhism get?
Posts on r/Buddhism average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Buddhism get most?
On r/Buddhism, most posts are text posts (61%)