/r/zenbuddhism/

r/zenbuddhism

33k members
r/zenbuddhism is a subreddit with 33k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and news, 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?"
7 posts
#2
News
: "Director of Moscow Zen Centre Sentenced to Eight Years for Anti-War Post, Citing Religious Convictions"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Help Sozui Roshi evacuate in case of a fire - the center urgently needs a car after a fire."
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Just realized how central posture is in zazen"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/zenbuddhism

#1

Zen

: "What the hell is wrong with r/Zen ? Their subreddit rejects almost everything that constitutes the core of Zen..."
211 posts
#2

Buddhism

: "Thich Nhat Hahn's Zen Buddhism?"
60 posts
#3

Meditation

: "Over 100 people attended the "Hyakujōgan Zendo Open Day" on the Hohe Wand nature park! The new Meditation hall was presented and Abbot Kigen Oshō gave an introduction to Zazen."
59 posts
#4

Practice

: "Let me tell you about my journey through 35 years of Zen Practice | Aeon Essays"
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

: "Over 100 people attended the "Hyakujōgan Zendo Open Day" on the Hohe Wand nature park! The new meditation hall was presented and Abbot Kigen Oshō gave an introduction to Zazen."
10 posts
#8

Anxiety

: "Over 100 people attended the "Hyakujōgan Zendo Open Day" on the Hohe Wand nature park! The new meditation hall was presented and Abbot Kigen Oshō gave an introduction to Zazen."
10 posts
#9

Buddhist

: "Zen or Buddhist perspectives on mental health medication?"
9 posts
#10

Attachment

: "Joko Beck on Attachment and Renunciation"
9 posts

Member Growth in r/zenbuddhism

Yearly
+5k members(19.3%)

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Last updated: June 15, 2026