r/zenbuddhism is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses zen, buddhism, meditation, practice, and enlightenment.
A community for those interested in the Buddhist tradition of Zen, in which we can share, discuss and practise the teachings as well as support each other.
Popular Themes in r/zenbuddhism
#1
Advice Requests
: "Just finished! What else would you recommend?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/zenbuddhism
#1
Zen
: "As a Zen practitioner living in Chicago...."
211 posts
#2
Buddhism
: "What is the place of protest against government in Zen Buddhism?"
60 posts
#3
Meditation
: "Santideva on Meditation and the equality between self and others - powerful stuff!"
59 posts
#4
Practice
: "The present is already complete so what is the aim of Zen Practice?"
52 posts
#5
Enlightenment
: "We meditate not to attain Enlightenment, we meditate because we are enlightened already. Its devotional."
13 posts
#6
Looking For
11 posts
#7
Teaching
: "Looking for suggestions"
10 posts
#8
Anxiety
10 posts
#9
Buddhist
9 posts
#10
Attachment
9 posts
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+5k members(19.6%)
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Last updated: June 29, 2026