Channels Like Buddhism

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Buddhism
Subscribers 2.9M
Videos 541
Views 239.3M

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.

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.

Similar Channels

We found 48 YouTube channels similar to Buddhism

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#1 Buddhism Podcast

89% relevance

Subscribers 60.5K
Videos 222
Views 6.2M
Appearances 30
SERP 100%
Similarity 81%
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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).

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#2 SEEKER TO SEEKER

81% relevance

Subscribers 117K
Videos 112
Views 6.1M
Appearances 19
SERP 87%
Similarity 77%
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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.

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#3 Doug's Dharma

79% relevance

Subscribers 130K
Videos 773
Views 8.9M
Appearances 20
SERP 73%
Similarity 84%
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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).

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#4 Glimpse Of Wisdom

71% relevance

Subscribers 65.9K
Videos 467
Views 6.3M
Appearances 16
SERP 56%
Similarity 81%
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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%).

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#5 Ego (buddhism podcast)

67% relevance

Subscribers 63.8K
Videos 595
Views 6.5M
Appearances 16
SERP 42%
Similarity 84%
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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.

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#6 Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

64% relevance

Subscribers 733K
Videos 412
Views 50.2M
Appearances 17
SERP 49%
Similarity 74%
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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%).

Didn't Make the Cut

42 additional channels that were close

Rank Relevance Channel Similarity Subscribers SERP Appearances
#7 63% Buddha's Wisdom 81% 155K 36% 12
#8 63% Plum Village App 78% 291K 39% 11
#9 61% Buddha's Footsteps 80% 40.3K 33% 8
#10 61% MINDFULNESS 78% 55.2K 36% 10
#11 60% Moon Mind Temple 82% 88.5K 27% 12
#12 59% Study Buddhism 82% 80.7K 25% 9
#13 56% Wisdom Diaries 74% 131K 31% 9
#14 55% Buddha Motivation 80% 73K 19% 6
#15 55% Einzelgänger 74% 2.4M 26% 7
#16 55% Buddhist PSY 79% 27.3K 18% 3
#17 54% CrashCourse 64% 16.9M 38% 10
#18 53% Buddhism Insight 81% 35.2K 12% 4
#19 53% Nick Keomahavong 80% 440K 14% 6
#20 52% Alan Peto 81% 11.1K 8% 4
#21 52% Tara Brach 74% 361K 19% 3
#22 52% Buddha’s Eternal Wisdom 80% 22.2K 9% 3
#23 52% TEDx Talks 67% 44.2M 29% 6
#24 51% furhhdl 78% 6.1K 12% 1
#25 51% Ajahn Tri Dao 78% 39.2K 10% 1
#26 51% Plum Village 75% 476K 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% 57.6K 10% 1
#31 49% Buddhist Society of Western Australia 74% 217K 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% 542K 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% 14K 21% 3
#42 45% Berkley Center 67% 23.3K 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

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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.

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