r/EngagedBuddhism
6k members
r/EngagedBuddhism is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses buddhism, engaged, peace, climate, and social.
A subreddit for discussing socially engaged Buddhism, including but not limited to the movement started by Thich Nhat Hanh and spread throughout the West. Instances of social engagement from all over the world throughout time are encouraged for inspiration and discussion.
Popular Themes in r/EngagedBuddhism
#1
News
: "Buddhist Leader in Russia Sentenced to Eight Years for Anti-War Post, Citing Religious Convictions"
22 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Buddhist temple in Louisville offering free after school tutoring for students"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Buddhist monk sets up protest camp in London, urging end to US support for Israel"
5 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Gaza: Calling For A Dharma Response"
3 posts
#5
Solution Requests
: "Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Refurbishes Rural School for the Underprivileged in India"
2 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "Should Buddhists Invest in the Stock Market? Views from Contemporary Taiwanese Buddhists"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/EngagedBuddhism
#1
Buddhism
: "What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’"
278 posts
#2
Engaged
: "Engaged Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path to Gender Equality in Thailand"
176 posts
#3
Peace
: "Buddhist monks resume 2,300-mile walk for Peace after accident near Houston"
68 posts
#4
Climate
: "Climate Change as a Moral Call to Social Transformation - Bhikkhu Bodhi"
51 posts
#5
Social
: "Burning Refuge: Buddhism and Social-Spiritual Liberation Conference"
43 posts
#6
Activism
: "Mandala of Socially Engaged Buddhism: A Tool for Sustainable Activism"
34 posts
#7
Compassion
: "Opinion: Buddhists have Compassion for transgender people"
34 posts
#8
Buddhist
: "Buddhist Leader in Russia Sentenced to Eight Years for Anti-War Post, Citing Religious Convictions"
28 posts
#9
Relief
: "Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi USA Mobilizes Global Expertise to Support California Wildfire Relief"
25 posts
#10
Mindfulness
: "Practicing Mindfulness in Divisive Times - Kaira Jewel Lingo"
21 posts
Flair Used in r/EngagedBuddhism
#1
Article
: "I drove hours to see the monks walking for peace. Five minutes with them was the gift of a lifetime"
140 posts
#2
News
: "Buddhist monks pass halfway mark on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace through US"
17 posts
#3
Interview
: "Buddhist Ethics for a World in Crisis - An Interview with Bhikkhu Bodhi"
6 posts
#4
Video
: "Monks arrive for ‘Walk for Peace’ in Sri Lanka ❤️"
3 posts
#5
Dharma Talk
: "What is an Engaged Buddhist Response to Suffering? | Brother Phap Linh (Br. Spirit)"
3 posts
#6
Question
: "Ethics of Substance Abuse Harm Reduction"
2 posts
#7
Event
: "Engaged Buddhism / Plum Village and Our Art of Saving the Planet"
2 posts
#8
Audio
: "AudioDharma - Buddhist Practice for Building Bridges to Peace and Justice"
1 post
Member Growth in r/EngagedBuddhism
Yearly
+580 members(10.7%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026