Buddhism

Subscribers 2.9M

Videos 541

Views 239.3M

Channels Like Buddhism

Buddhism covers topics related to Buddhist teachings, meditation, and philosophy, including four noble truths, mindfulness, karma, nirvana, and meditation practices. The channel features English-language sermons and talks, with content that ranges from introductory guides to deeper explorations of Buddhist concepts, and often includes discussions suitable for a general audience. It posts content presented as tutorials and sermons, with a focus on English-language accessibility, and averages about 136.4K views per video, reflecting a steady publishing pace since joining in 2013, with total views around 239.3M across 541 videos.

Results last updated 3 months ago.

Similar Channels

We found 48 YouTube channels similar to Buddhism

#1

Buddhism Podcast

89% relevance

Subscribers 60.5K

Videos 222

Views 6.2M

Appearances 30

SERP 100%

Similarity 81%

buddhism teachings four noble truths karmic law buddhism

Both target audiences seek core Buddhist teachings such as the four noble truths and karmic concepts, with strong search overlap (100% for queries like buddhism teachings and four noble truths) and content closely aligned in exploring doctrinal topics (81% content match).

#2

SEEKER TO SEEKER

81% relevance

Subscribers 120K

Videos 123

Views 6.3M

Appearances 19

SERP 87%

Similarity 77%

buddhism teachings buddhist philosophy four noble truths

Shares emphasis on Buddhism teachings and Buddhist philosophy, including four noble truths, with broad search interest (87%) and content that mirrors philosophical exploration (77%), indicating a similar thematic focus and audience.

#3

Doug's Dharma

79% relevance

Subscribers 132K

Videos 785

Views 9.1M

Appearances 20

SERP 73%

Similarity 84%

four noble truths buddhism history buddhist ethics

Covers four noble truths, Buddhism history, and Buddhist ethics, aligning with Buddhist doctrinal study and historical context; strong content overlap (84%), though slightly varied in delivery beyond main search interests (73% search).

#4

Glimpse Of Wisdom

71% relevance

Subscribers 72.8K

Videos 539

Views 7.2M

Appearances 16

SERP 56%

Similarity 81%

buddhism teachings buddhist philosophy buddha philosophy

Explores Buddhist teachings and Buddhist philosophy, including mention of Buddha philosophy, matching the doctrinal and philosophical angle with high content similarity (81%) and substantial search alignment (56%).

#5

Ego (buddhism podcast)

67% relevance

Subscribers 65.4K

Videos 631

Views 6.9M

Appearances 16

SERP 42%

Similarity 84%

four noble truths buddha philosophy karmic law buddhism

Focuses on four noble truths and Buddha philosophy with emphasis on karmic concepts, yielding deep content similarity (84%) and notable search alignment (42%), indicating a clear but more niche doctrinal emphasis.

#6

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

64% relevance

Subscribers 733K

Videos 412

Views 50.2M

Appearances 17

SERP 49%

Similarity 74%

buddhism meditation dukkha suffering buddhism mindfulness buddhism

Centers on Buddhism meditation and mindfulness along with dukkha/suffering, aligning with practice-oriented Buddhism and mindfulness traditions; content overlap is strong (74%), supported by moderate search overlap (49%).

Content Landscape

Discovered competitors include Buddhism Podcast (89% match, 60.5K subscribers) and SEEKER TO SEEKER (81% match, 117K subscribers) as the top two. They overlap on queries such as buddhism teachings and four noble truths, indicating shared focus on core doctrine. Doug's Dharma (79% match, 130K subscribers) and Glimpse Of Wisdom (71% match, 65.9K subscribers) also compete on topics like four noble truths and buddhist ethics. Ego (buddhism podcast) (67% match, 63.8K subscribers) similarly targets four noble truths and buddha philosophy. Buddhism has a larger subscriber base (2.9M) than these competitors, signaling stronger overall reach, while all competitors converge on central search queries around Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and core doctrines.

Video Highlights

Didn't Make the Cut

42 additional channels that were close

Rank	Relevance	Channel	Similarity	Subscribers	SERP	Appearances
#7	63%	Buddha's Wisdom	81%	179K	36%	12
#8	63%	Plum Village App	78%	296K	39%	11
#9	61%	Buddha's Footsteps	80%	44.6K	33%	8
#10	61%	MINDFULNESS	78%	59.3K	36%	10
#11	60%	Moon Mind Temple	82%	88.5K	27%	12
#12	59%	Study Buddhism	82%	87.1K	25%	9
#13	56%	Wisdom Diaries	74%	135K	31%	9
#14	55%	Buddha Motivation	80%	80.5K	19%	6
#15	55%	Einzelgänger ▶	74%	2.4M	26%	7
#16	55%	Buddhist PSY	79%	27.4K	18%	3
#17	54%	CrashCourse ▶	64%	16.9M	38%	10
#18	53%	Buddhism Insight	81%	41.5K	12%	4
#19	53%	Nick Keomahavong ▶	80%	442K	14%	6
#20	52%	Alan Peto	81%	11.5K	8%	4
#21	52%	Tara Brach	74%	361K	19%	3
#22	52%	Buddha’s Eternal Wisdom	80%	23.6K	9%	3
#23	52%	TEDx Talks ▶	67%	44.2M	29%	6
#24	51%	furhhdl	78%	6.3K	12%	1
#25	51%	Ajahn Tri Dao	78%	39.6K	10%	1
#26	51%	Plum Village	75%	480K	14%	6
#27	51%	SleepNomad	68%	62.1K	24%	4
#28	50%	The School of Life ▶	69%	9.6M	23%	4
#29	50%	Philosophies for Life	73%	1.3M	15%	4
#30	50%	Thanajayo Bhikkhu	76%	58K	10%	1
#31	49%	Buddhist Society of Western Australia	74%	219K	12%	6
#32	48%	ReligionForBreakfast ▶	72%	1.2M	13%	8
#33	48%	PHILO-notes ▶	67%	205K	20%	3
#34	48%	TrueTube	71%	178K	12%	1
#35	46%	Dalai Lama	71%	551K	9%	4
#36	46%	Pursuit of Wonder ▶	71%	3.4M	9%	3
#37	46%	BBC Radio 4	64%	118K	19%	2
#38	46%	Dr. Tracey Marks ▶	69%	2.3M	12%	3
#39	46%	Big Think ▶	70%	8.6M	10%	6
#40	45%	Psych Hub ▶	65%	280K	16%	4
#41	45%	University of Tasmania	61%	14.3K	21%	3
#42	45%	Berkley Center	67%	23.8K	12%	1
#43	44%	exurb1a ▶	67%	3.0M	9%	3
#44	44%	nptelhrd	65%	2.2M	12%	3
#45	44%	5 MINUTES	65%	30.7K	12%	1
#46	43%	Talks at Google	65%	2.4M	10%	3
#47	41%	The Diary Of A CEO ▶	62%	15.1M	10%	6
#48	39%	BBC ▶	59%	15.4M	9%	3

Search Queries Used

buddhism teachings buddhist philosophy four noble truths buddhism meditation buddha philosophy karmic law buddhism dukkha suffering buddhism mindfulness buddhism buddhism history monk life buddhism buddhist ethics buddhism science dialogue how to become buddhist reducing suffering buddhism letting go buddhism buddhist meditation techniques buddhist meditation benefits mindfulness practices for beginners four noble truths explained dukkha meaning explained karma and rebirth basics buddhist ethics guide buddhist philosophy concepts buddhist ethics and morality impermanence buddhism overview chaos and calm in buddhism meditation for compassion bodhisattva path overview emptiness buddhism explained zen vs theravada differences short buddhist teachings buddha's teachings summary suffering and cessation buddhism mindfulness in daily life buddhist chant meanings

Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Buddhism?

Buddhism's biggest competitors on YouTube are Buddhism Podcast — 60.5K subscribers (89% match), SEEKER TO SEEKER — 117K subscribers (81% match), and Doug's Dharma — 130K subscribers (79% match). All three channels focus on Buddhist teachings, philosophy, and practical guidance related to meditation and the Dharma.

What type of content does Buddhism make?

Buddhism creates educational and devotional content centered on Buddhism in English, including sermons, teachings, and discussions, as suggested by video titles like 'What the Buddha really taught?' and 'What the Buddha Taught.' The channel uploads multiple videos per week, with an average video view count around 136.4K.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Buddhism?

We analyze Buddhism's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

Analyze Another Channel

Discover similar channels for any YouTube creator