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"
31 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "‘Honey-child, listen to me’: a radical Buddhist nun on how to be happy in a crazy world"
12 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I’d like to bring some awareness and allow for one of our fallen brothers to be remembered in your meditations today. His name was Wynn Bruce and he was the man who self-immolated on the steps of the Supreme Court on 4/22."
3 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Donates Oxygen Equipment to India amid COVID-19 Crisis"
2 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Gaza: Calling For A Dharma Response"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/EngagedBuddhism
#1
Buddhism
: "Thich Nhat Hanh believed that Buddhism should be a force for change"
278 posts
#2
Engaged
: "The birth of Engaged Buddhism"
176 posts
#3
Peace
: "A Buddhist Prayer for Peace in Kyiv"
68 posts
#4
Climate
: "Buddhist Voices in the Climate Crisis: Welcome to the Anthropocene"
51 posts
#5
Social
: "Social Dukkha"
43 posts
#6
Activism
: "Eco-Activism as Buddhist Practice - Buddhistdoor Global"
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
: "Engaged Buddhism Has Lost One of Its Preeminent Leaders"
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"
116 posts
#2
News
: "Unitarian and Buddhist ministers are joining a rabbi's legal fight against Florida's new abortion law"
33 posts
#3
Video
: "Buddhist around the world call for greater action to fight climate change - a Buddhistdoor global video."
5 posts
#4
Dharma Talk
: "Thich Nhat Hanh on understanding and compassion"
4 posts
#5
Question
: "Isn't Capitalism a major source of suffering?"
3 posts
#6
Book
: "Thich Nhat Hanh on expansionism and imperialism"
3 posts
#7
Event
: "Buddhist Global Relief Announces Upcoming “Walk to Feed the Hungry”"
3 posts
#8
Interview
: "Buddhist Ethics for a World in Crisis - An Interview with Bhikkhu Bodhi"
2 posts
#9
Practice
: "Thich Nhat Hanh on Nonviolence"
1 post
#10
Audio
: "Buddhist anarcho-punk music: MY BUDDHA IS PUNK, by THE REBEL RIOT"
1 post
Member Growth in r/EngagedBuddhism
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+566 members(10.5%)
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Last updated: June 9, 2026